tms_list_projects

List all Phrase TMS projects you have access to. Use this to discover project UIDs before fetching job lists or project details. Returns an array of project objects, each containing uid, name, status, sourceLang, and targetLangs. (GET /api2/v1/projects)

Server Phrase phrase-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What tms_list_projects does on Phrase

AI agents call tms_list_projects 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.

Why tms_list_projects needs a policy

This tool retrieves project metadata for discovery purposes only. It queries data without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—an AI agent listing projects cannot cause harm, only gain visibility into accessible resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name begins with 'list', description states 'List all Phrase TMS projects' and 'Returns an array of project objects'. Performs a GET request to /api2/v1/projects with no side effects.

Questions about tms_list_projects

What does the tms_list_projects tool do? +

List all Phrase TMS projects you have access to. Use this to discover project UIDs before fetching job lists or project details. Returns an array of project objects, each containing uid, name, status, sourceLang, and targetLangs. (GET /api2/v1/projects). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tms_list_projects? +

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

tms_list_projects is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tms_list_projects? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_list_projects 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_list_projects completely? +

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

tms_list_projects 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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