tms_create_analyses_by_providers · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tms_create_analyses_by_providers does on Phrase

AI agents use tms_create_analyses_by_providers 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 tms_create_analyses_by_providers needs a policy

This tool creates new data structures (analysis objects) in the Phrase TMS system, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code or delete data (thus not Execute or Destructive), and the blast radius is medium because an agent could create analyses for unintended jobs if given incorrect job UIDs, potentially generating unwanted computational load or cluttering the analysis records.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create analyses for a set of TMS jobs' — this creates new analysis objects via POST endpoint. The tool modifies state by generating analysis records that persist in the system.

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Verdict

tms_create_analyses_by_providers Rate-limited

tms_create_analyses_by_providers 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": {
    "tms_create_analyses_by_providers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tms_create_analyses_by_providers_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tms_create_analyses_by_providers

What does the tms_create_analyses_by_providers tool do? +

Create analyses for a set of TMS jobs, grouped by assigned provider. Accepts 1–100 job UIDs. Returns async analysis objects. (POST /api2/v1/analyses/byProviders). 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 tms_create_analyses_by_providers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tms_create_analyses_by_providers? +

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

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

tms_create_analyses_by_providers 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.