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Lokalise MCP with Claude: Faster Localisation Across Every Product Language
The short answer
Claude works with Lokalise through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a secure connector that lets Claude read and act inside your Lokalise projects. Once connected with an API key, Claude can list localisation keys, review translations and sync files from plain-English instructions, within permissions your organisation sets.
What is Lokalise?
Lokalise is a translation and localisation management platform. Product, content and marketing teams use it to manage text for multilingual apps, websites, files and content. It keeps translation keys organised, lets contributors work in one place and supports review steps before text goes live. Teams use it to ship localised products faster, with fewer errors and less back-and-forth between developers, translators and reviewers.
How Claude connects to Lokalise through MCP
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that works like a universal adapter. It lets Claude use other software securely, reading information and taking actions, with permissions the organisation controls. For Lokalise, the connection uses an API key, so access is tied to the account that issued it.
Once connected, Claude can typically list localisation keys, look up translations in particular languages, review wording and help organise files. Your team can ask in everyday language, for example for all untranslated strings in a project, and receive a clear summary to work from.
Permissions and approvals keep people in charge. We set up the connection with least-privilege access, so Claude sees only the projects it needs. Consequential changes, such as syncing files that will reach customers, pass through a human approval step first, and every action is logged for audit.
What you can automate
Finding untranslated text before a release
Before a product launch, a product manager asks Claude which keys are still untranslated in the target languages. Claude lists the gaps by language and feature area, so the team can chase translators before the deadline rather than discovering missing text after release.
Reviewing translation quality
A localisation lead asks Claude to review a batch of German or Japanese strings for consistency with the approved glossary. Claude flags terms that differ from the agreed wording and suggests corrections, and a reviewer confirms each change inside the workflow.
Keeping marketing content consistent
A marketing team working across several countries asks Claude to check that campaign headlines use the same product names and tone across languages. This reduces the time spent on manual cross-checks and keeps brand messaging consistent.
Syncing files with developers
An engineering lead asks Claude to confirm which translation files are ready to sync into the codebase. Claude summarises the status of each file, and the developer approves the sync, which reduces mismatches between the app and its translations.
Reporting on localisation progress
A programme manager asks for a weekly summary of translation progress across projects. Claude produces a plain-English overview of completion by language, giving leaders a clear view without opening each project.
An end-to-end workflow: Weekly release localisation check
TriggerEvery Monday morning, or when a developer adds new keys to a project
Claude lists all new keys added to the project since the last check, using the Lokalise connection
Claude identifies which keys are untranslated in each target language
Claude drafts translation requests and posts a summary to the localisation channel in Microsoft 365 Teams
A translator or reviewer approves or edits the drafted requests
Once translations are complete, Claude confirms the files are ready and the developer approves the sync into the app
OutcomeLocalisation gaps are caught early each week, so releases are less likely to ship with missing text, and the team spends less time chasing status updates.
How we set it up
Free automation audit
We review how your teams manage translation today and identify the workflows worth automating with Lokalise and Claude, at no cost.
Secure connection
We connect Claude to Lokalise using an API key, with least-privilege access limited to the projects you choose.
Workflow design
We design the end-to-end workflow across Lokalise and your other systems, such as Microsoft 365 or your ticketing tool, with approval steps for consequential actions.
Testing with real cases
We test the workflow against past projects and real translation requests to confirm accuracy and check the approval steps work as intended.
Launch and training
We launch with monitoring and audit logs in place, then train your team so they can use Claude confidently in their daily work.
Who benefits
- Localisation manager
- Spots gaps and inconsistencies faster, with less manual checking across languages.
- Product manager
- Gets a clear view of translation readiness before each release.
- Developer
- Reduces mismatches between the app and its translation files.
- Marketing lead
- Keeps campaign messaging consistent across every market.
Security and control
- API key access is limited to the projects the connection needs.
- Consequential changes, such as file syncs, require human approval before they take effect.
- Every action Claude takes is recorded in an audit log.
- Sensitive or unreleased content stays within your chosen hosting region.
- Team members are trained on what Claude should and should not be asked to do.
For teams in the US, UK, India and the Middle East
Organisations in the United States and the United Kingdom can host the Claude connection in their chosen region to meet their data requirements. Indian organisations are supported in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are supported under their local data protection laws. The hosting region is chosen to meet your legal and contractual requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Lokalise MCP server do?
The Lokalise MCP server is a connector that lets AI tools such as Claude work with your Lokalise projects. It can typically list localisation keys, review translations and help sync files, using natural-language requests. It acts as a secure bridge, so Claude works with Lokalise data only within the access you grant.
Is connecting Claude to Lokalise secure?
Security depends on how the connection is set up. We use an API key with least-privilege access, limiting Claude to the projects it needs. Consequential actions require human approval, and every action is logged. We also help you review permissions regularly, so access stays appropriate as your projects change.
What can Claude do with Lokalise once connected?
Typically, Claude can list localisation keys, look up translations by language, review wording against your glossary, summarise progress and help manage files. You ask in plain English, and Claude returns a summary or draft for your team to review. Changes that matter are confirmed by a person before they go live.
How long does setup take?
Many projects can be connected and tested within a few weeks, though timing depends on how many systems are involved and how complex your approval steps are. The free automation audit gives you a realistic timeline before any work begins, based on your specific workflows and team.
What plan or permissions do I need?
You need access to your Lokalise account and an API key that your administrator can issue, with permissions covering the projects you want Claude to work with. The exact plan requirements depend on your Lokalise account setup, so we confirm these during the free audit before connecting anything.