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Connect Smartling Translation Workflow API to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire translation workflow through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Smartling.

  1. 01

    Download translated file

    This capability pulls a completed translation file from Smartling. Use it to grab localized assets once the job is done.

  2. 02

    Get project

    This capability retrieves specific details for a Smartling project. It's how your agent looks up project settings and status.

  3. 03

    List projects

    This capability shows you all your Smartling projects. Use it to get an overview of your current localization work.

  4. 04

    Add content to job

    This capability adds new content to a job that is already running. It helps you update existing translation tasks.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Smartling.

  1. 05

    Create job

    This capability starts a new translation job within a project. It's the first step in moving content to linguists.

  2. 06

    Upload context

    This capability sends screenshots or HTML to Smartling. It provides the visual context translators need for accuracy.

  3. 07

    Upload file

    This capability sends your source files to Smartling for translation. You can upload JSON, XML, or HTML files through your agent.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Resource Uploads

A developer tells their agent to upload a new JSON file to a specific Smartling project.

02

Rapid Job Creation

A manager creates a new translation job for a product launch using a single text command.

03

Contextual Translation

A content specialist uploads a screenshot of a new UI component to guide the translation process.

04

Direct Asset Retrieval

An engineer downloads the latest French translation files directly into their workspace.

Automate a task

Put Smartling to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Smartling works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Smartling to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1025ms average. Fast in production.

Smartling is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1190ms
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Fastest day
804ms
Slowest day
1190ms
14-day trend
Slowing+11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Smartling, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Smartling. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Smartling Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5QcDqXV1nvbDFmYjGLXZ24BExH2qTP4svbYsNGAe/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Smartling capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smartling-translation-workflow-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5QcDqXV1nvbDFmYjGLXZ24BExH2qTP4svbYsNGAe/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Smartling in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Smartling owners hand off.

This MCP is built for teams that need to move content between development environments and Smartling without manual exports.

  • 01

    Localization Managers

    They use the agent to monitor job progress and trigger new tasks.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use the agent to upload resource files and pull translations directly in their IDE.

  • 03

    Content Teams

    They use the agent to provide visual references to ensure translation accuracy.

FAQ

Questions Smartling owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my Smartling account?

    You'll need to provide your Smartling User Identifier and User Secret during the setup process on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    What file types can I upload for translation?

    The MCP supports common formats like JSON, XML, and HTML.

  • 04

    Can I provide screenshots to my translators?

    Yes, you can use the upload_context capability to send visual references to Smartling.

  • 05

    Do I need to manage my own API credentials?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, so you only need to provide your credentials once.

  • 06

    Can I upload a file and have it immediately ready for translation?

    Yes! When using the upload_file capability, set the authorize parameter to true. This will automatically authorize the content for translation in your project.

  • 07

    How do I group multiple files into a single translation task?

    First, use create_job to create a new translation job. Then, use add_content_to_job for each file URI you want to associate with that specific job UID.

  • 08

    Can I provide visual context to help translators?

    Absolutely. Use the upload_context capability to send visual references (like screenshots or HTML) to your project, ensuring higher translation quality.

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