Lara Translate

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Connect to Lara Translate API, enabling powerful translation capabilities with support for language detection and context-aware translations.

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Lara Translate MCP Server

Connect to Lara Translate API, enabling powerful translation capabilities with support for language detection and context-aware translations.

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MCP Info

Attribute	Details
Docker Image	mcp/lara
Author	translated
Repository	https://github.com/translated/lara-mcp

Image Building Info

Attribute	Details
Dockerfile	https://github.com/translated/lara-mcp/blob/2a1c0767cd5a3574ea918ee98a69f989b3a2fc8a/Dockerfile
Commit	`2a1c0767cd5a3574ea918ee98a69f989b3a2fc8a`
Docker Image built by	Docker Inc.
Docker Scout Health Score	Docker Scout Health Score
Verify Signature	`COSIGN_REPOSITORY=mcp/signatures cosign verify mcp/lara --key https://raw.githubusercontent.com/docker/keyring/refs/heads/main/public/mcp/latest.pub`
Licence	MIT License

Available Tools (22)

Tools provided by this Server	Short Description
`add_glossary_entry`	Add or replace glossary entry
`add_translation`	Add translation unit to memory
`check_glossary_import_status`	Check glossary import status
`check_import_status`	Check TMX import status
`create_glossary`	Create glossary
`create_memory`	Create translation memory
`delete_glossary`	Delete glossary
`delete_glossary_entry`	Delete glossary entry
`delete_memory`	Delete translation memory
`delete_translation`	Delete translation unit from memory
`detect_language`	Detect language
`export_glossary`	Export glossary as CSV
`get_glossary`	Get glossary
`get_glossary_counts`	Get glossary entry count
`import_glossary_csv`	Import glossary CSV
`import_tmx`	Import TMX file
`list_glossaries`	List glossaries
`list_languages`	List supported languages
`list_memories`	List translation memories
`translate`	Translate text
`update_glossary`	Rename glossary
`update_memory`	Rename translation memory

Tools Details

Tool: `add_glossary_entry`

Adds or replaces an entry in a glossary in your Lara Translate account. Supports both monodirectional and multidirectional glossaries.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')
`terms`	`array`	Array of terms with language and value. For monodirectional glossaries, the first term is the source and the rest are targets. For multidirectional glossaries, all terms are treated equally. Use the list_languages tool to get supported language codes.
`guid`	`string` optional	Optional entry identifier. Use this for multidirectional glossaries or to update a specific entry.

Tool: `add_translation`

Adds a translation to a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`array`	The ID or list of IDs where to save the translation unit. Format: mem_xyz123
`sentence`	`string`	The source sentence
`source`	`string`	The source language code of the sentence, it MUST be a language supported by the system, use the list_languages tool to get a list of all the supported languages
`target`	`string`	The target language code of the translation, it MUST be a language supported by the system, use the list_languages tool to get a list of all the supported languages
`translation`	`string`	The translated sentence
`sentence_after`	`string` optional	The sentence after the source sentence to specify the context of the translation unit
`sentence_before`	`string` optional	The sentence before the source sentence to specify the context of the translation unit
`tuid`	`string` optional	Translation Unit unique identifier

Tool: `check_glossary_import_status`

Checks the status of a glossary CSV import job started by import_glossary_csv. Poll this tool with the import_id returned from import_glossary_csv until the import is complete.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The ID of the glossary import job

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `check_import_status`

Checks the status of a TMX import job started by import_tmx. Poll this tool with the import_id returned from import_tmx until the import is complete. The response includes a progress field to track completion.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The ID of the import job

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `create_glossary`

Create a glossary with a custom name in your Lara Translate account. Glossaries enforce specific terminology during translation.

Parameters	Type	Description
`name`	`string`

Tool: `create_memory`

Create a translation memory with a custom name in your Lara Translate account. Translation memories store pairs of source and target text segments (translation units) for reuse in future translations.

Parameters	Type	Description
`name`	`string`
`external_id`	`string` optional	The ID of the memory to be imported from MyMemory. Use this to initialize the memory with external content. Format: ext_my_[MyMemory ID]

Tool: `delete_glossary`

Deletes a glossary from your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID to delete (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')

This tool may perform destructive updates.

Tool: `delete_glossary_entry`

Deletes an entry from a glossary in your Lara Translate account. Use term for monodirectional glossaries or guid for multidirectional glossaries.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')
`guid`	`string` optional	The entry GUID to delete. Use this for multidirectional glossaries.
`term`	`object` optional	The term to delete. Use this for monodirectional glossaries.

This tool may perform destructive updates.

Tool: `delete_memory`

Deletes a translation memory from your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The unique identifier of the memory to update. Format: mem_xyz123

This tool may perform destructive updates.

Tool: `delete_translation`

Deletes a translation from a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`array`	The ID or list of IDs where to delete the translation unit from. Format: mem_xyz123
`sentence`	`string`	The source sentence
`source`	`string`	The source language code of the sentence
`target`	`string`	The target language code of the translation
`translation`	`string`	The translated sentence
`sentence_after`	`string` optional	The sentence after the source sentence to specify the context of the translation unit
`sentence_before`	`string` optional	The sentence before the source sentence to specify the context of the translation unit
`tuid`	`string` optional	Translation Unit unique identifier

This tool may perform destructive updates.

Tool: `detect_language`

Detects the language of the provided text. Returns the detected language, content type, and a list of predictions with confidence scores. Accepts a single string or an array of strings (up to 128 elements).

Parameters	Type	Description
`text`	`string`	The text to detect the language of. Can be a single string or an array of strings (up to 128 elements).
`hint`	`string` optional	Optional language code hint to guide detection (e.g., 'en-EN').
`passlist`	`array` optional	Optional list of language codes to restrict detection results to.

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `export_glossary`

Exports a glossary as CSV from your Lara Translate account. Supports unidirectional and multidirectional formats.

Parameters	Type	Description
`content_type`	`string`	The export format. 'csv/table-uni' for unidirectional (requires source parameter), 'csv/table-multi' for multidirectional
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')
`source`	`string` optional	The source language code. Required when content_type is 'csv/table-uni'

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `get_glossary`

Retrieves a specific glossary by ID from your Lara Translate account. Returns null if the glossary is not found.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `get_glossary_counts`

Retrieves the term and language counts for a glossary in your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `import_glossary_csv`

Imports a CSV file into a glossary. Supports unidirectional and multidirectional formats. This is an async operation that returns an import job object containing an import_id. Poll with check_glossary_import_status using the returned import_id until the import is complete.

Parameters	Type	Description
`content_type`	`string`	The format of the CSV file. 'csv/table-uni' for unidirectional, 'csv/table-multi' for multidirectional
`csv_content`	`string`	The content of the CSV file to upload
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')
`gzip`	`boolean` optional	Whether the CSV content is gzip compressed

Tool: `import_tmx`

Imports a TMX file into a translation memory. This is an async operation that returns an import job object containing an import_id. Poll with check_import_status using the returned import_id until the import is complete.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The ID of the memory to update. Format: mem_xyz123.
`tmx_content`	`string`	The content of the tmx file to upload.

Tool: `list_glossaries`

Lists all glossaries in your Lara Translate account. Glossaries are collections of terms with their translations that enforce specific terminology during translation.

Tool: `list_languages`

Lists all supported languages in your Lara Translate account.

Tool: `list_memories`

Lists all translation memories in your Lara Translate account.

Tool: `translate`

Translate text between languages using Lara Translate. Supports language detection, context-aware translations, translation memories, and glossaries. The optional 'instructions' parameter accepts short localization directives (e.g., 'Translate formally') — only provide them when the content specifically requires tone, formality, or terminology adjustments.

Parameters	Type	Description
`target`	`string`	The target language code (e.g., 'it-IT' for Italian). This specifies the language you want the text translated into.
`text`	`array`	An array of text blocks to translate. Each block contains a text string and a boolean indicating whether it should be translated. This allows for selective translation where some text blocks can be preserved in their original form while others are translated.
`adapt_to`	`array` optional	A list of translation memory IDs for adapting the translation.
`content_type`	`string` optional	Specifies the content type of the text. Autodetected if omitted.
`context`	`string` optional	Additional context string to improve translation quality (e.g., 'This is a legal document' or 'Im talking with a doctor'). This helps the translation system better understand the domain.
`glossaries`	`array` optional	Array of glossary IDs to apply during translation (max 10). IDs must match format: gls_* (e.g., ['gls_xyz123', 'gls_abc456']). Glossaries enforce specific terminology and terms.
`instructions`	`array` optional	Optional list of short localization directives to adjust translation output. Each instruction MUST be no more than 20 words. These are NOT free-form LLM prompts — they are expert localization directives about formality, tone, or domain-specific terminology. Only provide instructions when the content specifically requires them; omitting instructions for general content preserves higher translation quality. Do NOT combine contradictory instructions (e.g., formal and informal tone together). Examples: 'Translate formally', 'Use a creative and concise tone', 'Make translation gender-neutral', 'Mask any price with the [price] placeholder', 'Use quotation marks (« ») for quotations'.
`no_trace`	`boolean` optional	Privacy flag. If set to true, the request content will not be stored or traced by Lara. Use for sensitive content.
`priority`	`string` optional	Translation priority. 'normal' for real-time translations, 'background' for batch processing with lower priority.
`reasoning`	`boolean` optional	Enables Lara Think multi-step linguistic analysis. Can increase processing time up to 10x but may improve translation quality for complex texts.
`source`	`string` optional	The source language code (e.g., 'en-EN' for English). If not specified, the system will attempt to detect it automatically. If you have a hint about the source language, you should specify it in the source_hint field.
`source_hint`	`string` optional	Used to guide language detection. Specify this when the source language is uncertain to improve detection accuracy.
`style`	`string` optional	Controls how the translation balances accuracy against natural readability. 'faithful' stays close to the source, 'fluid' prioritizes natural readability, 'creative' allows more freedom in the translation.
`timeout_in_millis`	`integer` optional	Custom timeout for the translation request in milliseconds. Max: 300000ms (5 minutes). Useful for very long texts.

This tool is read-only. It does not modify its environment.

Tool: `update_glossary`

Updates the name of a glossary in your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The glossary ID (format: gls_*, e.g., 'gls_xyz123')
`name`	`string`

Tool: `update_memory`

Updates a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.

Parameters	Type	Description
`id`	`string`	The unique identifier of the memory to update. Format: mem_xyz123
`name`	`string`

Use this MCP Server

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    "lara": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "LARA_ACCESS_KEY_ID",
        "-e",
        "LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET",
        "mcp/lara"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LARA_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_ID",
        "LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "YOUR_LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Install

Open LabStore on any connected Selfmade Ninja Labs instance and press Get — or run this from the instance shell:

labsctl store-install mcp-lara

About

Kind: MCP server
Publisher: docker
Version: c67db869d52f
Updated: 13 Oct 2026
Transport: stdio
Licence: MIT License
Owner: translated
Packaged by: Docker

Secrets needed

LARA_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET: lara.key_secret

Tools (22)

add_glossary_entry: Adds or replaces an entry in a glossary in your Lara Translate account. Supports both monodirectional and multidirectional glossaries.
add_translation: Adds a translation to a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.
check_glossary_import_status: Checks the status of a glossary CSV import job started by import_glossary_csv. Poll this tool with the import_id returned from import_glossary_csv until the imp
check_import_status: Checks the status of a TMX import job started by import_tmx. Poll this tool with the import_id returned from import_tmx until the import is complete. The respon
create_glossary: Create a glossary with a custom name in your Lara Translate account. Glossaries enforce specific terminology during translation.
create_memory: Create a translation memory with a custom name in your Lara Translate account. Translation memories store pairs of source and target text segments (translation
delete_glossary: Deletes a glossary from your Lara Translate account.
delete_glossary_entry: Deletes an entry from a glossary in your Lara Translate account. Use term for monodirectional glossaries or guid for multidirectional glossaries.
delete_memory: Deletes a translation memory from your Lara Translate account.
delete_translation: Deletes a translation from a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.
detect_language: Detects the language of the provided text. Returns the detected language, content type, and a list of predictions with confidence scores. Accepts a single strin
export_glossary: Exports a glossary as CSV from your Lara Translate account. Supports unidirectional and multidirectional formats.
get_glossary: Retrieves a specific glossary by ID from your Lara Translate account. Returns null if the glossary is not found.
get_glossary_counts: Retrieves the term and language counts for a glossary in your Lara Translate account.
import_glossary_csv: Imports a CSV file into a glossary. Supports unidirectional and multidirectional formats. This is an async operation that returns an import job object containin
import_tmx: Imports a TMX file into a translation memory. This is an async operation that returns an import job object containing an import_id. Poll with check_import_statu
list_glossaries: Lists all glossaries in your Lara Translate account. Glossaries are collections of terms with their translations that enforce specific terminology during transl
list_languages: Lists all supported languages in your Lara Translate account.
list_memories: Lists all translation memories in your Lara Translate account.
translate: Translate text between languages using Lara Translate. Supports language detection, context-aware translations, translation memories, and glossaries. The option
update_glossary: Updates the name of a glossary in your Lara Translate account.
update_memory: Updates a translation memory in your Lara Translate account.

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Lara Translate MCP Server

MCP Info

Image Building Info

Available Tools (22)

Tools Details

Tool: add_glossary_entry

Tool: add_translation

Tool: check_glossary_import_status

Tool: check_import_status

Tool: create_glossary

Tool: create_memory

Tool: delete_glossary

Tool: delete_glossary_entry

Tool: delete_memory

Tool: delete_translation

Tool: detect_language

Tool: export_glossary

Tool: get_glossary

Tool: get_glossary_counts

Tool: import_glossary_csv

Tool: import_tmx

Tool: list_glossaries

Tool: list_languages

Tool: list_memories

Tool: translate

Tool: update_glossary

Tool: update_memory

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Tool: `add_glossary_entry`

Tool: `add_translation`

Tool: `check_glossary_import_status`

Tool: `check_import_status`

Tool: `create_glossary`

Tool: `create_memory`

Tool: `delete_glossary`

Tool: `delete_glossary_entry`

Tool: `delete_memory`

Tool: `delete_translation`

Tool: `detect_language`

Tool: `export_glossary`

Tool: `get_glossary`

Tool: `get_glossary_counts`

Tool: `import_glossary_csv`

Tool: `import_tmx`

Tool: `list_glossaries`

Tool: `list_languages`

Tool: `list_memories`

Tool: `translate`

Tool: `update_glossary`

Tool: `update_memory`