import_translations · Tolgee MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_translations does on Tolgee

AI agents use import_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 import_translations needs a policy

Importing translations creates or updates translation entries in a localization project—a Write operation. It is reversible (translations can be modified or deleted via sibling tools), not destructive. The description is empty, reducing confidence slightly, but the name and context of a translation management server make the Write classification clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_translations' indicates uploading/ingesting translation data into a project. Sibling tools show this server manages translation projects and their content; 'import' typically creates or modifies data reversibly.

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Verdict

import_translations Rate-limited

import_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": {
    "import_translations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_translations_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about import_translations

What does the import_translations tool do? +

import_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 import_translations? +

Register the Tolgee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_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 import_translations? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_translations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_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 import_translations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for import_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 import_translations? +

import_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.