set_translations · Tolgee MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_translations does on Tolgee

AI agents use set_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 set_translations needs a policy

The tool creates or updates translation content reversibly within the Tolgee platform. It is a write operation that modifies project data but does not permanently delete or destroy it, nor does it execute arbitrary code or move funds.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'set_translations' and description states it 'Set translation values for an existing key' — this modifies existing data within a localization project.

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Verdict

set_translations Rate-limited

set_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": {
    "set_translations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_translations_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_translations

What does the set_translations tool do? +

Set translation values for an existing key in a Tolgee project. 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 set_translations? +

Register the Tolgee MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_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 set_translations? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_translations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_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 set_translations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_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 set_translations? +

set_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.