• NEW KEYS
  • UPDATES
  • INVENTORY
  • HUMAN

How to manage translation keys with your AI

Connect Lokalise to your AI client once. From then on, you can manage your localization keys using plain text.

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Short answer

How can I manage translation keys with my AI?

You can tell your AI to add new keys, change existing ones, or pull a full list of keys from your Lokalise projects. You'll see how the AI handles these tasks below.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the technical key management in Lokalise.

NEW KEYS

Add new keys

The AI creates new entries in your project. You get new keys ready for translation immediately.

UPDATES

Modify existing keys

The AI changes the values or properties of specific keys. You get updated project data without manual entry.

INVENTORY

List all keys

The AI pulls a full list of keys from your project. You get a clear view of your current localization state.

HUMAN

Review translations

The AI manages the key structure, but you still check the actual translations. You maintain final control over the language quality.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

Your AI turns your text into direct actions in Lokalise.

  1. Scan project

    The AI looks through your Lokalise project to find the keys you mentioned.

    list_keys

  2. Create entries

    The AI adds new translation keys to your project based on your instructions.

    create_key

  3. Modify data

    The AI changes the values or settings of keys you've already created.

    update_key

  4. Verify status

    The AI checks the project to confirm the keys were added or changed correctly.

    list_keys

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your keys.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the project names and key names for your actual Lokalise data.

Lokalise Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P6sUb9oCxmRtiXdnLymCLXxowdjuKZ2uOdP9WsLW/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 — Lokalise capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "lokalise-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P6sUb9oCxmRtiXdnLymCLXxowdjuKZ2uOdP9WsLW/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the translation keys in my 'Mobile App' project.

  • Create a new key called 'login_button_label' in the 'Web Dashboard' project.

  • Update the value for the 'welcome_message' key in my main project.

  • Show me all keys in the 'iOS_App' project that start with 'error_'

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Start here

Connect Lokalise once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete translation keys?

    No. The AI can only create, update, or list keys. Deleting keys must be done manually in Lokalise.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my project settings?

    No. The AI is limited to managing keys. It cannot change project permissions or general settings.

  • 03

    Does the AI translate the text for me?

    The AI can update a key's value, but it doesn't automatically translate your entire project. You decide what the values should be.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Cursor?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Cursor.

  • 05

    How do I specify which project to use?

    Just name the project in your prompt so the AI knows where to perform the action.

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