plone_link_translation · Plone MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What plone_link_translation does on Plone MCP Server

AI agents use plone_link_translation to create or update resources in Plone MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Plone MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why plone_link_translation needs a policy

This tool creates a relationship/association between two existing content items by linking one as a translation of the other. It modifies metadata/relationships in the CMS but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data, nor does it execute code or move money. It is a reversible write operation.

From the tool's definition Links an existing content item as a translation of another. Both items must already exist.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

plone_link_translation Rate-limited

plone_link_translation 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": {
    "plone_link_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "plone_link_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Plone MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about plone_link_translation

What does the plone_link_translation tool do? +

Links an existing content item as a translation of another. Both items must already exist. Passing the. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plone MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on plone_link_translation? +

Register the Plone MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for plone_link_translation: 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 Plone MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is plone_link_translation? +

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

Can I rate-limit plone_link_translation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the plone_link_translation 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 plone_link_translation completely? +

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

plone_link_translation is provided by the Plone MCP Server MCP server (plone/plone-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.