update_translation · POEditor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_translation does on POEditor MCP Server

AI agents use update_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 update_translation needs a policy

The tool modifies translation data without deleting or destroying it. Updates are reversible (the previous translation can be restored), distinguishing this from Destructive category. It does not execute arbitrary code, move money, or merely read data. Write category is appropriate for data modification operations that can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_translation' and description 'Update a translation' indicate modification of existing data. Sibling tools include destructive operations (delete_translation, delete_project), but this tool itself performs a reversible update operation.

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Verdict

update_translation Rate-limited

update_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": {
    "update_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_translation

What does the update_translation tool do? +

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 update_translation? +

Register the POEditor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_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 update_translation? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_translation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_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 update_translation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_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 update_translation? +

update_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.