add_translation · POEditor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_translation does on POEditor MCP Server

AI agents use add_translation 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_translation needs a policy

This tool creates new translations or updates existing ones, which are reversible operations typical of Write category. While translations are important content, the operation is not destructive (no deletion), not financial, and not code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_translation' and description 'Add or update a translation' indicate creation and modification of translation data without deletion or irreversible changes.

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Verdict

add_translation Rate-limited

add_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": {
    "add_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_translation

What does the add_translation tool do? +

Add or update a translation. 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_translation? +

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

What risk level is add_translation? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_translation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_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 add_translation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_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 add_translation? +

add_translation 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.