Nativ

Name: Nativ
Author: Nativ-Technologies

@Nativ-Technologies

About Nativ

AI-powered localization platform. Translate text, search translation memory, and access style guides from any MCP-compatible AI tool.

#localization #translation #i18n

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nativ": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "nativ-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NATIV_API_KEY": "<YOUR_NATIV_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Translate text using the full localization engine (TM, style guides, brand voice, glossary)

Translate multiple texts to a target language in one call

Fuzzy-search the translation memory for existing translations

Add an approved translation to TM for future reuse

List all configured languages with formality and style settings

Get TM statistics — total entries, sources, and breakdown

List all style guides with their content and status

Get the brand voice prompt that shapes all translations

Overview

What is Nativ?

Nativ is an MCP server that brings AI-powered localization into MCP-compatible tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. It translates content while respecting a team's brand voice, translation memory, glossaries, and style guides.

How to use Nativ?

Get a Nativ API key from the Nativ dashboard, add the server to your MCP configuration with npx -y nativ-mcp and the NATIV_API_KEY environment variable, then ask your AI assistant to translate text, search translation memory, or localize strings.

Key features of Nativ

Translate content directly from your editor without switching to a browser
Checks translation memory first for consistency across your project
Applies brand voice, formality, and style guides automatically
Review and approve translations to build translation memory over time
Supports JSON, CSV, Markdown, and freeform text

Use cases of Nativ

Translate marketing headlines or copy to multiple languages with brand voice applied
Search existing translation memory for translations of specific strings
Batch localize i18n strings to all configured languages at once
Review a translation against translation memory, style guides, and brand voice

FAQ from Nativ

What do I need to set up the Nativ MCP server?

You need a Nativ API key from the Nativ dashboard (Settings → API Keys). Set it as the NATIV_API_KEY environment variable.

How does the Nativ MCP server work?

It runs locally via stdio, authenticating with your API key and calling the Nativ REST API on behalf of your AI assistant.

What file formats does Nativ support?

Nativ supports JSON, CSV, Markdown, and freeform text.

Can I use uvx instead of npx?

Yes, if you have uv installed, you can use uvx nativ-mcp instead of npx -y nativ-mcp.

What tools does the Nativ server provide?

It provides eight tools: translate, translate_batch, search_translation_memory, add_translation_memory_entry, get_languages, get_translation_memory_stats, get_style_guides, and get_brand_voice.