tms_recalculate_analysis · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tms_recalculate_analysis does on Phrase

AI agents invoke tms_recalculate_analysis to trigger actions in Phrase. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tms_recalculate_analysis needs a policy

This tool triggers a recalculation operation on existing analyses, which is an external async operation/execution rather than a simple read or data write. It runs a computational process via POST, making it an Execute category. Misuse could cause unintended recalculations affecting downstream data, but it is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Recalculate one or more existing analyses... Returns async request objects. (POST /api2/v1/analyses/recalculate)

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Verdict

tms_recalculate_analysis Rate-limited

tms_recalculate_analysis stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_recalculate_analysis": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tms_recalculate_analysis_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tms_recalculate_analysis

What does the tms_recalculate_analysis tool do? +

Recalculate one or more existing analyses in Phrase TMS. Returns async request objects. (POST /api2/v1/analyses/recalculate). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tms_recalculate_analysis? +

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

tms_recalculate_analysis is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit tms_recalculate_analysis? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_recalculate_analysis 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_recalculate_analysis completely? +

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

tms_recalculate_analysis 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.

// THE FULL RECORD

tms_recalculate_analysis is one line of Phrase's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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