Manage localization from your AI tools with Lokalise MCP
The Lokalise MCP Server connects your AI assistant to your localization workflow. Add keys, assign tasks, check translation progress — all in natural language. No tab switching. No scripts. No learning curve.
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See what your AI assistant can do
The Lokalise MCP Server gives your AI assistant direct access to your localization projects. Describe what you need in plain language. The AI handles the rest.
Set up in under 5 minutes
The Lokalise MCP Server is cloud-hosted. No packages to install. No dependencies to manage. Add the server URL to your MCP-compatible tool, authenticate with OAuth, and start prompting.
Works wherever your team already works
For developers
Add translation keys, check coverage, and download files without leaving your IDE. The Software Development toolkit connects Lokalise to Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code so localization becomes part of your coding workflow — not a separate task.
- Add keys with tags and platform metadata from your editor
- Check which locales are below your coverage threshold
- Download translation files in the formats your build needs
- Attach screenshots so translators see exactly where strings appear
For localization managers
Create tasks, manage contributors, and track progress from Claude, ChatGPT, or Claude Desktop. The Project Management toolkit gives you full control over your localization workflow in natural language.
- Create translation tasks with deadlines and assignees in one prompt
- Add or remove contributors and manage roles
- Update glossary terms to keep translations consistent
- Upload source files and download completed translations
Two toolkits for two workflows
The Lokalise MCP Server ships with two toolkits. Install one or both depending on how your team works.
Project Management toolkit
Software Development toolkit
Localization support
Localization managers
Developers
Enterprise-grade security + compliance
Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Desktop
Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code
Multi-model smart routing
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Brand-personalized output (Custom AI profiles) with 90%+ acceptance rate
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Real-time quality scoring (MQM)
Translation memory + glossary context
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Automated localization workflows
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Centralized localization hub for team collaboration
Enterprise-ready from day one
The Lokalise MCP Server uses OAuth authentication, which means it follows your existing Lokalise permissions. Every action respects your role-based access controls (RBAC).
No separate credentials. No security workarounds. Cloud-hosted, so there is nothing to install locally.
Before and after the MCP Server
Without the MCP Server:
Navigate to the right project
Find the keys you need
Update translations manually
Dig through docs for the right API call
Write a script, debug it and run it
Time investment: hours
With the Lokalise MCP Server:
"Hey Claude, check untranslated keys in the checkout project and assign them to the French team by May 15th."
Time investment: seconds
This is where localization stops being something you manage and becomes self-sufficient with high quality
FAQs
What is the Lokalise MCP Server?
What is the Lokalise MCP Server?
The Lokalise MCP Server connects MCP-compatible AI tools — like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Dust and Windsurf — to your Lokalise workspace. It lets you manage localization tasks in natural language instead of switching to the Lokalise dashboard or writing API scripts. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard developed by Anthropic that gives AI assistants a consistent way to interact with external tools and services.
Which AI tools work with the Lokalise MCP Server?
Which AI tools work with the Lokalise MCP Server?
The Lokalise MCP Server works with any tool that supports the Model Context Protocol. This includes Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Dust and Claude Code. As MCP adoption grows, any new MCP-compatible client will work with Lokalise automatically.
How long does setup take?
How long does setup take?
Most teams complete the setup in under 5 minutes. The MCP Server is cloud-hosted, so there are no packages to install. You add the server URL to your tool's MCP configuration, authenticate with OAuth or an API key, and start using it immediately.
Is the MCP Server secure for enterprise use?
Is the MCP Server secure for enterprise use?
Yes. The Lokalise MCP Server supports OAuth authentication and follows your existing Lokalise role-based access controls (RBAC). Every action the AI assistant performs respects the same permissions your team members have in Lokalise. No separate credentials are needed.
What is the difference between the Project Management and Software Development toolkits?
What is the difference between the Project Management and Software Development toolkits?
The Project Management toolkit (lokalise_pm) is designed for localization managers. It covers project creation, contributor management, task tracking, glossary management, and file uploads. The Software Development toolkit (lokalise_sd) is designed for developers. It focuses on adding and updating keys, attaching screenshots, checking translation coverage, and downloading files. You can install one or both.
Can I use both toolkits at the same time?
Can I use both toolkits at the same time?
Yes. You can add both toolkits to your MCP configuration. Your AI assistant will choose the right one based on the task you describe.
Do I need to write code to use the MCP Server?
Do I need to write code to use the MCP Server?
No. You describe what you need — "create a task for untranslated French keys" — and the AI assistant handles the Lokalise actions for you.
What is the difference between MCP and the Lokalise REST API?
What is the difference between MCP and the Lokalise REST API?
MCP is designed for conversational, ad-hoc tasks where a user or AI agent describes the outcome. The REST API is designed for scripted, repeatable automation like CI/CD pipelines and batch imports. MCP does not replace the REST API — use MCP for interactive workflows and the REST API for production automation.
Start managing localization from your AI tools
Connect Lokalise to your AI assistant in minutes. Add keys, create tasks, and check progress — all without leaving the tools you already use.
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