• LOCAL
  • SYNCED
  • HUMAN
  • READY

How to download translated files with your AI

Connect Smartling to your AI client once. After that, you can pull any completed translation asset straight into your local workspace.

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Short answer

How can I get my translated files through my AI?

Your AI agent uses the Smartling connector to fetch completed files from your projects. It pulls the assets directly to your local environment so you can keep working without manual exports. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The results

Where your files land

The AI handles the heavy lifting of the export process.

LOCAL

Files in your workspace

The AI pulls the specific translation assets you request. You get the files exactly where you need them for development or review.

SYNCED

Project alignment

The agent identifies the correct Smartling project and file version. This ensures the content matches your current translation state.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

The AI doesn't check the linguistic quality of the translations. You still need to review the content for accuracy once the file lands.

READY

Immediate use

Once the download finishes, the files are ready for your local build or deployment. No manual downloading from a browser is required.

The workflow

What your AI does when the file is ready.

The AI bridges the gap between your Smartling cloud projects and your local machine.

  1. Locate the project

    Your agent identifies the specific Smartling project containing the assets you need.

    download_translated_file

  2. Fetch the asset

    The AI triggers the download for the specific translated file version you requested.

    download_translated_file

  3. Transfer to local

    The agent moves the file from the Smartling environment to your local directory.

    download_translated_file

  4. Confirm delivery

    The AI lets you know the file is sitting in your local environment and ready for use.

    download_translated_file

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the download process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual Smartling project names or file IDs.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • I need the translated CSV from the 'User_Interface' project in Smartling.

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Start here

Connect Smartling once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start using the tools immediately in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload new translations to Smartling?

    No. This connector is specifically for pulling completed assets down to your local environment.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which file version to download?

    The AI follows your specific instructions. If you don't specify a version, it will target the most recent completed one.

  • 03

    Can the AI edit the content inside the Smartling project?

    No. The AI can only download what is already there. It cannot modify your translation workflows or project settings.

  • 04

    Where do the files actually go?

    The files are downloaded to the local environment where your AI client is running.

  • 05

    Will the AI notify me when a translation is finished?

    No. You must ask the AI to perform the download once the translation is complete in Smartling.

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