bqe_create_quality_profile · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bqe_create_quality_profile does on Phrase

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bqe_create_quality_profile needs a policy

This tool creates a new quality profile configuration, which modifies the state of the localization system. It is reversible (the sibling tool bqe_delete_quality_profile can remove it), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition "Create a new Quality Profile" - the tool creates a new resource in Phrase Quality Evaluator. The POST /v1/qualityProfiles endpoint confirms this is a write operation that adds data to the system.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

bqe_create_quality_profile Rate-limited

bqe_create_quality_profile 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": {
    "bqe_create_quality_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bqe_create_quality_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about bqe_create_quality_profile

What does the bqe_create_quality_profile tool do? +

Create a new Quality Profile in Phrase Quality Evaluator containing up to 3 AI Checks. Requires ADMIN or OWNER IDM role. (POST /v1/qualityProfiles). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bqe_create_quality_profile? +

Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bqe_create_quality_profile: 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 Phrase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bqe_create_quality_profile? +

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

Can I rate-limit bqe_create_quality_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bqe_create_quality_profile 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 bqe_create_quality_profile completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bqe_create_quality_profile. 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 bqe_create_quality_profile? +

bqe_create_quality_profile is provided by the Phrase MCP server (phrase-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.