• USAGE
  • STATUS
  • ALERTS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor API usage and documents with your AI

Connect DeepL to your AI client to keep tabs on your translation budget and file status without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How can I track my DeepL usage and file progress?

Your AI client pulls your current character consumption and the live status of any active document translations. You'll see exactly how much quota remains and whether your files are finished processing.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of checking status and usage so you don't have to log into the DeepL dashboard.

USAGE

Quota tracking

The AI checks your character consumption. You'll see exactly how much of your DeepL limit you've used.

STATUS

File progress

The AI monitors large file translations. You'll know if a document is still processing or if it's finished.

ALERTS

Usage warnings

The AI can notify you when you're approaching your character limit. This helps you avoid sudden service interruptions.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

You still need to manually upload new files or trigger new translations. The AI only reports on what is already happening.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the DeepL API.

  1. Check character counts

    The AI queries your account to see how many characters you have used against your current plan.

    get_usage

  2. Track file progress

    The AI looks up the status of your ongoing document translations to see if they are complete.

    get_document_status

  3. Summarize usage

    The AI takes the raw usage data and presents it in a clear format you can actually use.

    get_usage

  4. Report errors

    If a document translation fails, the AI identifies the status so you can decide what to do next.

    get_document_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process.

Starting points

These are just starting points. Swap out the specific file names or account details to match your actual work.

DeepL Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5oECiqSmzlOUOddDschUcI8F03XBgMpmjUO0ibrW/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5oECiqSmzlOUOddDschUcI8F03XBgMpmjUO0ibrW/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • How many DeepL characters have I used so far?

  • Check the status of my translation for the 'annual_report.pdf' file.

  • Is my large document translation finished yet?

  • Give me a summary of my current DeepL usage.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect DeepL once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about your translation data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI start a new translation for me?

    No. This setup is for monitoring usage and checking the status of files that are already being processed.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my DeepL subscription plan?

    No. The AI can only read usage data; it cannot modify your account settings or billing information.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my actual translated text?

    No. The AI only sees the status of the files and the character counts, not the content of the documents themselves.

  • 04

    How often does the usage data update?

    The AI pulls the most recent data from the API every time you ask it a question.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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