generated: '2026-07-19'
method: searched
status: published
source: https://support.lilt.com/kb/LILT-mcp
description: LILT publishes a hosted remote MCP server that exposes its translation platform to Claude
  and other MCP hosts. It is a separate, self-service product from the enterprise LILT platform — MCP
  app accounts are created at mcp.lilt.com and are distinct from lilt.com accounts. Enterprise customers
  who want their existing account connected are directed to contact@lilt.com.
server:
  name: LILT
  transport: http
  url: https://mcp.lilt.com/mcp
  console: https://mcp.lilt.com/
  docs: https://support.lilt.com/kb/LILT-mcp
authorization:
  type: oauth2
  discovery: well-known/lilt-mcp-oauth-authorization-server.json
  issuer: https://blissful-celebration-62.authkit.app
  provider: WorkOS AuthKit
  dynamic_client_registration: true
  pkce:
  - S256
  grant_types:
  - authorization_code
  - refresh_token
  - urn:ietf:params:oauth:grant-type:device_code
  scopes:
  - openid
  - profile
  - email
  - offline_access
  detail: scopes/lilt-scopes.yml
install:
  claude:
    method: custom connector
    steps: Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
    name: LILT
    url: https://mcp.lilt.com/mcp
    requires: Claude Pro, Team, or Enterprise; primary owner on the Anthropic account.
tools:
- name: translate_text
  group: Translation
  description: Translates a piece of text instantly using LILT.
- name: translate_files_with_verification
  group: Translation
  description: Creates a formal, verified translation job in LILT.
- name: get_credit_balance_information
  group: Translation
  description: Checks the current balance for both instant and verified translation credits.
- name: check_job_status
  group: Translation
  description: Checks the status of a verified translation job.
- name: download_job
  group: Translation
  description: Triggers a job export and returns a download link for the completed job.
- name: upload_file
  group: File Handling
  description: Uploads a single file to LILT and polls until it is ready for processing. Non-plain-text
    formats (PDF, DOCX, RTF, PPTX, XLSX) are expected to have their text extracted by the client; the
    tool appends a .txt extension to the filename to reflect this.
  parameters:
  - name
  - content
  - content_type
  returns: Object with id, name, status on success; error and status on failure.
- name: create_trained_model
  group: Models & Resources
  description: Creates a new trained translation model for a language pair. Prerequisite for using translate_files_with_verification
    with that language pair.
  parameters:
  - src_lang
  - trg_lang
- name: list_resources
  group: Models & Resources
  description: Lists and filters existing jobs or trained models.
  parameters:
  - resource_type
  - archived
roadmap:
  source: https://support.lilt.com/kb/LILT-mcp#coming-soon
  planned:
  - Brand-aligned translations using company terminology and style guide.
  - Conversational onboarding to configure translation preferences within Claude.
  - Billing management — job status and billing history without leaving Claude.
security_notes:
  source: https://support.lilt.com/kb/LILT-mcp#security-and-privacy
  claims:
  - Secrets and credentials are managed exclusively through environment variables.
  - An HTTP-only session cookie authenticates users for the web interface.
  - CORS is restricted to a list of known and trusted origins.
deployment:
  mode: remote
  endpoint: https://mcp.lilt.com/mcp
  verified: probed
  probe: gated
  checked: '2026-08-12'
  source: catalog MCP census