strings_reopen_job_locale · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What strings_reopen_job_locale does on Phrase

AI agents use strings_reopen_job_locale 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_reopen_job_locale needs a policy

Reopening a job locale modifies the state of a job locale (changing it from closed/completed back to open), which is a reversible state change. This is a Write operation as it updates existing data without being destructive or executing code.

From the tool's definition Reopen a job locale in a Phrase Strings project

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Verdict

strings_reopen_job_locale Rate-limited

strings_reopen_job_locale 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_reopen_job_locale": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "strings_reopen_job_locale_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about strings_reopen_job_locale

What does the strings_reopen_job_locale tool do? +

Reopen a job locale 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_reopen_job_locale? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit strings_reopen_job_locale? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the strings_reopen_job_locale 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_reopen_job_locale completely? +

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

strings_reopen_job_locale 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.