- Translating text instantly
- Uploading files for translation
- Creating verified translation jobs
- Requesting translation quotes
- Downloading translated files
- Checking job status
Using the LILT MCP Server with Claude
To enable Claude to use the LILT MCP server, configure it in your Claude Desktop client. You must be the primary owner on the Anthropic account to configure a custom connector. Note: Requires Claude Pro, Team, or Enterprise.- Open Claude (either in browser or desktop client).
- Navigate to Settings > Connectors > Organization Connectors/Connectors tab.

- Click Add custom connector and enter the following values:
- Name: LILT
- Remote MCP Server URL: https://mcp.lilt.com/mcp

- Click Add. Your LILT MCP Connector should now show “Enabled”.

- Refresh the Connectors screen, find LILT, and click Connect.

- You will be redirected to the LILT sign-in page. Select Sign up.

- Sign up using SSO, or enter your preferred name, email, and password.

- Select Allow Access. The top right of your screen should display “Successfully connected to LILT”. You can now close this page.

- For subsequent logins, navigate to https://mcp.lilt.com/ and sign in using your existing credentials. Note: These accounts are separate from lilt.com accounts.

Available Tools
The LILT MCP server provides the following tools for Claude to use.Translation
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
translate_text | Translates a piece of text instantly using LILT. |
translate_files_with_verification | Creates a formal, verified translation job in LILT. |
get_credit_balance_information | Checks the current balance for both instant and verified translation credits. |
check_job_status | Checks the status of a verified translation job. |
download_job | Triggers a job export and returns a download link for the completed job. |
File Handling
| Tool | Description | Parameters | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
upload_files | Uploads one or more text files to LILT and polls until they are ready for processing. | files (list of { name, content, content_type? }) | An object containing lists of errors and successfully uploaded files. |
Coming Soon
We are actively working on expanding the capabilities of the LILT MCP server. Future updates will include:- Brand-Aligned Translations - A translation tool that uses your company-specific terminology and style guide, configured through an onboarding process.
- Conversational Onboarding - An interactive setup process within Claude to configure your translation preferences and style.
- Billing Management - Tools to check the status of ongoing jobs and review billing history without leaving Claude.
Security and Privacy
- All secrets and credentials are managed exclusively through environment variables.
- The server uses an HTTP-only session cookie for authenticating users for its web interface.
- Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is restricted to a list of known and trusted origins.

