Lokalise MCP Server
Lokalise translation management platform automation for AI-driven localization workflows.
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Overview
The Lokalise MCP Server allows users to manage translation projects and automate content workflows through conversational AI. By integrating with the Lokalise translation management platform, it enables tasks like bulk key operations, language management, and team orchestration directly from an AI assistant. Developed in TypeScript, this server utilizes the Lokalise Node.js SDK to provide access to localization project data. It is designed to assist product managers, developers, and content teams in streamlining global expansion and translation velocity through automated review pipelines and real-time monitoring.
Our verdict
This server carries a high-risk score of 29/100, primarily because it lacks OAuth support and provides full write access without a read-only mode, which could pose risks to your localization project data. As an unofficial, community-maintained project that has not been editorially reviewed, it should be treated with caution. It is intended for users who are comfortable accepting these security trade-offs for the convenience of automated localization management.
- MIT licensed open-source project
- Small supply-chain surface with only 7 direct dependencies
- Extensive feature set covering 59 tools across 11 domains
- High security risk due to lack of read-only mode
- Missing OAuth support for secure authentication
- Community-maintained with no official affiliation to Lokalise
- Significant inactivity indicated by 173 days since last commit
Setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"lokalise-mcp": {
"args": [
"-y",
"lokalise-mcp"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), then restart Claude Desktop. Some servers require API keys or tokens as environment variables — check the project's README and add an "env" object if needed.
- No read-only mode — running this grants full read/write access.
- No built-in authentication — anyone with access to this config can invoke every tool it exposes.
Tools
| Tool | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| lokalise_list_projects | List all projects with statistics | low |
| lokalise_get_project | Get detailed project information | low |
| lokalise_create_project | Create a new project | medium |
| lokalise_update_project | Update project settings | medium |
| lokalise_delete_project | Delete a project | high |
| lokalise_empty_project | Remove all keys from a project | high |
| lokalise_list_keys | List keys with NEW: filterFilenames support | low |
| lokalise_get_key | Get detailed key information | low |
| lokalise_create_keys | Create multiple keys at once (up to 1000) | medium |
| lokalise_update_key | Update a single key | medium |
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf | ||||
| ChatGPT |
Frequently asked questions
›What are the prerequisites for running this MCP server?
The server requires Node.js version 18 or higher.
›Is this an official Lokalise integration?
No, this is an unofficial, personal project that is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Lokalise Inc.
›What technology powers this server?
It is built with TypeScript and utilizes the open-source Lokalise Node.js SDK to provide MCP integration.
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