update_translations · POEditor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_translations does on POEditor MCP Server

AI agents use update_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 update_translations needs a policy

This tool modifies translation data but does not delete it permanently. Updates are reversible—previous translations can be overwritten with different values. While overwriting could cause data loss if not carefully managed, the operation itself is not inherently destructive. This places it in the Write category rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "Update/overwrite translations" which are reversible modifications to existing data. The emphasis on context matching indicates updates to specific term translations rather than irreversible deletion.

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Verdict

update_translations Rate-limited

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

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FAQ

Questions about update_translations

What does the update_translations tool do? +

Update/overwrite translations for a language. 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 update_translations? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_translations? +

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

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

update_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.