import_keys · Tolgee MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_keys does on Tolgee

AI agents use import_keys 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 import_keys needs a policy

The tool appears to import/create translation keys in bulk based on the name and server purpose. This is a Write operation—it creates or modifies data (translation keys) reversibly. The empty description prevents higher confidence assessment. Severity is medium because importing keys could affect the localization project's integrity, but translation keys can typically be modified or deleted afterward.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_keys' combined with context showing this is a Tolgee localization platform API wrapper. Sibling tools include 'create_key', 'delete_keys', 'create_or_update_translations', indicating data modification operations.

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Verdict

import_keys Rate-limited

import_keys 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": {
    "import_keys": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_keys_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about import_keys

What does the import_keys tool do? +

import_keys. 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 import_keys? +

Register the Tolgee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_keys: 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 import_keys? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_keys? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_keys 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 import_keys completely? +

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

import_keys 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.