Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Lara

Lara Translate MCP server provides AI access to translation services, glossaries, and translation memories via a standardized Model Context Protocol.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubDocker

Capabilities

readwrite

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.laratranslate.com/v1",
        "--header",
        "x-lara-access-key-id: ${X_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_ID}",
        "--header",
        "x-lara-access-key-secret: ${X_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "X_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "<YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_ID>",
        "X_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "<YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (11)

safe

translate

Translates text between specified languages using the Lara Translate API.

Translation itself is sandboxed; risk comes from potential misuse of the API.

safe

list_glossaries

Lists available glossaries with their details.

Read-only operation; no modification of data.

safe

get_glossary

Retrieves a specific glossary by its ID.

Read-only operation; no modification of data.

safe

list_memories

Lists available translation memories and their details.

Read-only operation; no modification of data.

moderate

create_memory

Creates a new translation memory.

Creates new data, but does not modify existing system configurations.

moderate

update_memory

Updates the name of an existing translation memory.

Modifies existing data, but does not affect system-level settings.

high

delete_memory

Deletes a translation memory.

Deletes data, which could have unintended consequences if not carefully managed.

moderate

add_translation

Adds a translation unit to a translation memory.

Adds data to a translation memory, but does not modify system configurations.

moderate

delete_translation

Deletes a translation unit from a translation memory.

Deletes data from a translation memory, but does not affect system-level settings.

high

import_tmx

Imports a TMX file into a translation memory.

Imports data from an external file, which could contain malicious content if not validated.

safe

check_import_status

Checks the status of a TMX file import.

Read-only operation; no modification of data.

Safety Assessment

The Lara Translate MCP server is relatively safe for single-user or trusted environments. Risks are associated with API key management and potential data exposure if the server is not properly secured. Multi-tenant scenarios require careful credential isolation.

API key authentication protects access to translation services.
Translation operations are generally sandboxed from the underlying system.
The server can be deployed in trusted environments for better control.
Privacy flag allows to disable request tracing/logging

Improper handling of API keys could lead to unauthorized translation usage.
The server relies on external Lara Translate API, introducing a dependency risk.
Running a local HTTP server instance exposes credentials if not properly secured.
Translation Memories tools allow write operations.