AI agents call tms_export_trans_memory to retrieve information from Phrase without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool uses HTTP GET to export/retrieve translation memory data. Exporting is a read operation that retrieves existing data without modifying or deleting anything. The blast radius is low as it only reads translation memory content.
From the tool's definition Export a Phrase TMS translation memory. (GET /api2/v1/transMemories/{tmUid}/export)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Export a Phrase TMS translation memory. (GET /api2/v1/transMemories/{tmUid}/export). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tms_export_trans_memory: 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.
tms_export_trans_memory is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_export_trans_memory 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tms_export_trans_memory. 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.
tms_export_trans_memory 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.
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