add_translations · POEditor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_translations does on POEditor MCP Server

AI agents use add_translations 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_translations needs a policy

This tool creates new translation entries for existing terms without deleting or overwriting data, which is characteristic of Write operations. It is reversible (translations can be updated or removed), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'add_translations' and description states it 'Add translations for EXISTING terms in a language (does not overwrite)', which creates or modifies translation data reversibly.

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Verdict

add_translations Rate-limited

add_translations 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_translations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_translations_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 POEditor MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_translations

What does the add_translations tool do? +

Add translations for EXISTING terms in a language (does not overwrite). Use this only when terms already exist. If you need to create new terms AND add their translations, prefer using add_terms_with_translations instead. Important: if a term was created with a context, you must provide the same context value to match that term. 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_translations? +

Register the POEditor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_translations: 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_translations? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_translations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_translations 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_translations completely? +

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

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