strings_update_glossary · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What strings_update_glossary does on Phrase

AI agents use strings_update_glossary 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_update_glossary needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly within Phrase's glossary/term base system. Updates can typically be reverted or corrected, making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium because incorrect glossary updates could affect translation quality across projects, but the operation is not irreversible and does not involve financial transactions or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'strings_update_glossary' with description 'Update a term base (previously: glossary) in Phrase Strings' indicates modification of existing data (glossaries/term bases) in a localization system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

strings_update_glossary Rate-limited

strings_update_glossary 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_update_glossary": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "strings_update_glossary_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about strings_update_glossary

What does the strings_update_glossary tool do? +

Update a term base (previously: glossary) in Phrase Strings. 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_update_glossary? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit strings_update_glossary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the strings_update_glossary 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_update_glossary completely? +

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

strings_update_glossary 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.