• TM MATCHES
  • TERM LOOKUPS
  • SEGMENT DATA
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to search translation memories and termbases with your AI

Connect MemoQ to your AI client to pull data from your existing translation assets. You can run searches and lookups without leaving your chat window.

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Short answer

How can I search my MemoQ assets using AI?

Your AI uses specific tools to query your MemoQ translation memories and termbases. You get direct segment matches and term lookups right in your chat. This keeps your workflow inside a single interface.

Search outcomes

Where your results land.

The AI processes your request and delivers the specific data you need.

TM MATCHES

Translation memory hits

The AI finds matching segments from your MemoQ translation memories. You get the context you need to maintain consistency.

TERM LOOKUPS

Termbase matches

The AI pulls specific terms and definitions from your termbases. This ensures you use the correct terminology every time.

SEGMENT DATA

Direct segment retrieval

The AI pulls specific segments from your translation memories. You can use these to verify how a phrase was handled previously.

HUMAN REVIEW

Final decision making

The AI provides the data, but you decide which match or term is actually correct for your current task. You remain the final editor.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your MemoQ project files.

  1. Find matching segments

    The AI searches your translation memories for segments that match your input text.

    tm_concordance

  2. Retrieve specific terms

    The AI looks up specific words or phrases within your termbases.

    tb_lookup_terms

  3. Pull segment data

    The AI pulls specific segments from your translation memories.

    tm_lookup_segments

  4. Search termbases

    The AI searches your termbases for specific terminology.

    tb_search

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your first search.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the bracketed text with your specific project names or terms.

MemoQ Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xB4HMEuk0cRCi8kwdufgOjABVLkg47pIjyj0BWjO/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 — MemoQ capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memoq-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xB4HMEuk0cRCi8kwdufgOjABVLkg47pIjyj0BWjO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search my MemoQ translation memory for the segment '[insert text here]'

  • Look up the term '[insert term]' in my MemoQ termbase

  • Find concordance matches for '[insert phrase]' in my current project

  • Check if '[insert term]' exists in my termbase and show me the definition

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

Start here

Connect MemoQ once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying your assets immediately.

Connect MemoQ to your AI

FAQ

How the MemoQ connector behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my MemoQ translation memories?

    No. The AI can only read and search your translation memories and termbases. It cannot modify or delete your existing assets.

  • 02

    Can I use this to create new termbase entries?

    No. The available tools are limited to searching and looking up existing data. You must add new terms manually in MemoQ.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my entire MemoQ project?

    The AI only accesses the specific translation memories and termbases you direct it to search through via your prompts.

  • 04

    How does the AI find segment matches?

    It uses concordance and segment lookup tools to find existing translations in your MemoQ files.

  • 05

    Can I search for terms across all my MemoQ files at once?

    The AI searches the specific assets you specify in your prompt. It does not perform a global search of every file in your MemoQ installation unless you tell it to.

  • More questions about MemoQ? The Connector page answers them. See everything the MemoQ Connector can do

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