i1n_add_language · I1n MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What i1n_add_language does on I1n

AI agents use i1n_add_language to create or update resources in I1n — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your I1n environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why i1n_add_language needs a policy

This tool creates new language entries in the localization configuration and modifies existing translation keys by auto-translating them. These are reversible write operations (languages and translations can be removed or re-translated), not destructive or execute actions.

From the tool's definition Tool adds new languages to the project and auto-translates existing keys. The verb 'add' and phrase 'auto-translate existing keys' indicate creation and modification of project configuration and translation data.

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Verdict

i1n_add_language Rate-limited

i1n_add_language stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "i1n_add_language": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "i1n_add_language_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches I1n, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about i1n_add_language

What does the i1n_add_language tool do? +

Add new languages to the project and optionally auto-translate existing keys. It is categorised as a Write tool in the I1n MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on i1n_add_language? +

Register the I1n MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for i1n_add_language: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches I1n. Nothing to install.

What risk level is i1n_add_language? +

i1n_add_language is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit i1n_add_language? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the i1n_add_language rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block i1n_add_language completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for i1n_add_language. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides i1n_add_language? +

i1n_add_language is provided by the I1n MCP server (pakvothe/i1n-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

i1n_add_language is one line of I1n's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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