tms_update_job · Phrase MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tms_update_job does on Phrase

AI agents use tms_update_job 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_update_job needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating an existing job. It is not destructive (does not delete), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions. The 'mutates data' language and PUT semantics clearly indicate a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'This operation mutates data' and uses HTTP PUT method to update a job resource in the Phrase TMS API. The endpoint pattern /api2/v1/projects/{projectUid}/jobs/{jobUid} indicates modification of an existing job entity.

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Verdict

tms_update_job Rate-limited

tms_update_job 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_update_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tms_update_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tms_update_job

What does the tms_update_job tool do? +

Update a Phrase TMS job (PUT /api2/v1/projects/{projectUid}/jobs/{jobUid}). This operation mutates data. 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_update_job? +

Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tms_update_job: 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_update_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit tms_update_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_update_job 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_update_job completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tms_update_job. 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_update_job? +

tms_update_job 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.