strings_start_job · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What strings_start_job does on Phrase

AI agents invoke strings_start_job to trigger actions in Phrase. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why strings_start_job needs a policy

This tool triggers an asynchronous operation (starting a job) in an external system (Phrase Strings localization platform). The effects are not immediately reversible through this single call and depend on the arguments passed. This qualifies as Execute rather than Write because it initiates a background process/workflow rather than directly creating a simple data record.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'strings_start_job' with description 'Start a draft job in a Phrase Strings project' indicates triggering an external operation (job initiation) whose effects depend on which project and job parameters are provided.

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Verdict

strings_start_job Rate-limited

strings_start_job stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_start_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "strings_start_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about strings_start_job

What does the strings_start_job tool do? +

Start a draft job in a Phrase Strings project. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on strings_start_job? +

Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for strings_start_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_start_job? +

strings_start_job is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit strings_start_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the strings_start_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_start_job completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for strings_start_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_start_job? +

strings_start_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.