create_or_update_translations · Tolgee MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_or_update_translations does on Tolgee

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_or_update_translations needs a policy

This tool modifies translation content within a localization system. While the operation is reversible (translations can be updated or reverted), it affects live or production translation data that end-users may depend on. The high severity reflects the potential impact of incorrect or malicious translations on application functionality and user experience across multiple languages.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_or_update_translations' and context as part of a localization platform API that manages translation projects. The 'create_or_update' pattern indicates reversible modification of translation data.

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Verdict

create_or_update_translations Rate-limited

create_or_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": {
    "create_or_update_translations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_or_update_translations_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_or_update_translations

What does the create_or_update_translations tool do? +

create_or_update_translations. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tolgee MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_or_update_translations? +

Register the Tolgee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_or_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 Tolgee. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_or_update_translations? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_or_update_translations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_or_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 create_or_update_translations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_or_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 create_or_update_translations? +

create_or_update_translations is provided by the Tolgee MCP server (ytarfa/tolgee-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.