strings_lock_job · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What strings_lock_job does on Phrase

AI agents use strings_lock_job 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 strings_lock_job needs a policy

This tool modifies data (job lock state) reversibly - a job can be unlocked to reverse the action. It does not delete, destroy, execute arbitrary code, or move money. The severity is medium because locking a job could block legitimate workflow operations, but the effect is reversible and localized to a single job entity rather than system-wide.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'strings_lock_job' indicates it modifies job state (locking), and the description states 'Lock a job in a Phrase Strings project' - an action that changes job status/state.

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Verdict

strings_lock_job Rate-limited

strings_lock_job 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": {
    "strings_lock_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "strings_lock_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about strings_lock_job

What does the strings_lock_job tool do? +

Lock a job in a Phrase Strings project. 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 strings_lock_job? +

Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for strings_lock_job: 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 strings_lock_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit strings_lock_job? +

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

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

strings_lock_job 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.