AI agents call tms_list_trans_memories 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 retrieves and queries translation memories without side effects. The GET method and 'list' operation are characteristic of Read operations that do not create, modify, or delete data. The blast radius is minimal as it only exposes existing localization data assets.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List translation memories in Phrase TMS' with GET HTTP method, indicating data retrieval with no modification.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List translation memories in Phrase TMS. (GET /api2/v1/transMemories). 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_list_trans_memories: 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_list_trans_memories 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_list_trans_memories 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_list_trans_memories. 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_list_trans_memories 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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