tms_create_project_from_template · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tms_create_project_from_template does on Phrase

AI agents use tms_create_project_from_template 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_project_from_template needs a policy

This tool creates new projects with pre-configured settings (language pairs, translation memory, machine translation, workflow). While reversible via deletion, project creation is a significant modification that establishes new infrastructure and could consume resources or affect organizational structure. The ability to instantiate projects at scale makes this Write-level rather than lower.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new project by applying a template. Description explicitly states 'Create a Phrase TMS project' and uses POST API endpoint /api2/v2/projects/applyTemplate/{templateUid}, which is a creation operation that modifies system state by adding a new…

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Verdict

tms_create_project_from_template Rate-limited

tms_create_project_from_template 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_project_from_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tms_create_project_from_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tms_create_project_from_template

What does the tms_create_project_from_template tool do? +

Create a Phrase TMS project by applying a template. The template pre-configures language pairs, TM, MT, and workflow. You must know the exact template UID, use tms_list_project_templates to find it, or use tms_create_project_from_template_shorthand to match by name automatically. (POST /api2/v2/projects/applyTemplate/{templateUid}). 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_project_from_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tms_create_project_from_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_create_project_from_template 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_project_from_template completely? +

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

tms_create_project_from_template 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.