• STATUS
  • ERRORS
  • HUMAN
  • READY

How to track document translation status with your AI

Connect DeepL to your agent to monitor large file translations. Once connected, you can ask your AI for updates without leaving your chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I see if my DeepL document is finished translating?

Your agent uses get_document_status to pull the current state of any active translation task. You'll get immediate updates on whether a file is still processing, failed, or ready for download. This allows you to manage multiple large files through a single chat window.

The outcomes.

Where your translation updates land.

Instead of watching a loading bar, you let your agent handle the monitoring.

STATUS

Real-time progress updates

The AI uses get_document_status to tell you exactly where a file stands in the translation queue. You'll know if it's still working or if it's done.

ERRORS

Immediate failure alerts

If a translation hits a snag, your agent reports the error immediately. You won't have to wonder why a file hasn't appeared in your downloads.

HUMAN

Manual intervention needed

If a document fails due to a format error, the AI flags it for you. You'll need to step in to fix the file and restart the process.

READY

Completion notifications

Once the status changes to finished, your agent lets you know. You can then move to the next step in your workflow.

The workflow

What your AI does when a translation starts.

The AI takes over the repetitive task of checking the DeepL backend for updates.

  1. Identify the task

    Your agent identifies which specific translation task you are asking about based on your conversation.

    get_document_status

  2. Check the backend

    The agent queries DeepL to see if the file is still being processed or if it has finished.

    get_document_status

  3. Report the state

    The AI translates the technical status into a plain English update for you.

    get_document_status

  4. Flag issues

    If the status shows an error, the agent highlights the problem so you can address it.

    get_document_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the specific file names or IDs with your actual DeepL task details.

DeepL Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yNroyvaUx8hPiyeyRuWstXwW5t0q718yFAwXW0vc/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 — DeepL capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepl-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yNroyvaUx8hPiyeyRuWstXwW5t0q718yFAwXW0vc/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check the status of my latest document translation.

  • Is the translation for the 'Q4_Report.pdf' finished yet?

  • Tell me if there were any errors with my recent DeepL uploads.

  • Give me an update on the progress of all active document tasks.

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Start here

Connect DeepL once, then ask.

Click the link to link your DeepL account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking your agent about your files right away.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI start a new translation?

    No. This specific task is only for checking the status of existing translations using get_document_status.

  • 02

    Will the AI download the file for me?

    No. The AI can tell you when a file is ready, but you must handle the actual file download yourself.

  • 03

    Can the AI fix a failed translation?

    No. If a translation fails, the AI will report the error, but you have to fix the source file and trigger a new task.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my other DeepL files?

    The AI only accesses the data required to answer your specific questions about the translation status.

  • 05

    How often does the AI check the status?

    The AI only checks the status when you ask it to or when you prompt it to monitor a task.

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