I18n MCP Server

AI-powered translation for 48 languages with context-aware quality

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What is the I18n MCP server?

Most developer tooling work still happens through a UI a human drives. I18n MCP server moves it into the conversation instead. AI-powered translation for 48 languages with context-aware quality.

The short version

Professional translation service client for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Antigravity, and other AI IDEs using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  • Atomic Config Writes — Use temp files + rename for crash safety
  • Automatic Backups — Create timestamped backups before modifications
  • Transport Detection — Auto-detect SSE vs stdio from config
  • Comprehensive Validation — Validate all inputs at module boundaries
  • Zero External Dependencies — Uses only Node.js built-ins

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 7 tools. What each one is for:

  • Publishing — Use the publishing script with built-in test gate: bash ./scripts/publish-mcp-client.sh --dry-run # Preview package ./scripts/publish-mcp-client.sh #
  • translate_text — Translate text content with cultural adaptation and context awareness
  • translate_file — The translate_file tool exposed by this server
  • analyze_content — Analyze content for translation readiness and get improvement suggestions before translation. This helps identify potential issues and optimize
  • list_supported_languages — The list_supported_languages tool exposed by this server
  • get_credits — Check remaining translation credits and word count estimates
  • check_translation_status — The check_translation_status tool exposed by this server

Getting it running

Because this one is hosted, setup is mostly authentication — you point your client at the endpoint and approve access. Nothing runs on your machine, so there is no runtime to keep patched.

What it needs from you

Configuration is passed through the environment: MCP_SERVER_URL, I18N_AGENT_API_KEY. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.

How it compares

Among the developer tooling options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. I18n's toolset — Publishing, translate_text, translate_file and 4 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by ai.i18nagent; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against I18n's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

Things to watch

  • Your data travels to the provider's service, so the usual questions apply about what you send and what they retain.
  • Missing credentials fail quietly in some clients — if no tools show up, check the environment block first.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
PublishingUse the publishing script with built-in test gate: bash ./scripts/publish-mcp-client.sh --dry-run # Preview package ./scripts/publish-mcp-client.sh # Run pre-publish checks npm publish # Publish to npm
translate_textTranslate text content with cultural adaptation and context awareness.
translate_fileThe translate_file tool exposed by this server.
analyze_contentAnalyze content for translation readiness and get improvement suggestions before translation. This helps identify potential issues and optimize content before spending credits on translation.
list_supported_languagesThe list_supported_languages tool exposed by this server.
get_creditsCheck remaining translation credits and word count estimates.
check_translation_statusThe check_translation_status tool exposed by this server.

How to install the I18n MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "i18n-agent": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/i18n-agent.js"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVER_URL": "https://mcp.i18nagent.ai",
        "I18N_AGENT_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
MCP_SERVER_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
I18N_AGENT_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • Use I18n to Publishing.
  • Use I18n to translate text.
  • Use I18n to translate file.

Frequently asked questions

It connects I18n to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor, exposing 7 tools (Publishing, translate_text, translate_file, and more) that the assistant can call on your behalf. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with I18n directly.