add_term · POEditor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_term does on POEditor MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_term needs a policy

This tool creates new translation terms (source strings) within a POEditor project. While this is reversible (terms can be deleted via delete_term), it modifies the project's content structure. It falls under Write category as it creates/adds data without executing arbitrary code or causing irreversible system changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_term' and description 'Add a term to a project' indicate creation of new data within a translation management system.

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Verdict

add_term Rate-limited

add_term 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": {
    "add_term": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_term_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_term

What does the add_term tool do? +

Add a term to a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the POEditor 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 add_term? +

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

What risk level is add_term? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_term? +

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

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

add_term is provided by the POEditor MCP Server MCP server (r-pedraza/poeditor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.