1---2name: azure-translator3description: Expert knowledge for Azure Translator development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when using Translator text/document APIs, custom models, glossaries, Docker containers, or Power Automate flows, and other Azure Translator related development tasks. Not for Azure AI Language (use azure-language-service), Azure AI Speech (use azure-speech), Azure AI Immersive Reader (use azure-immersive-reader), Azure AI Search (use azure-cognitive-search).4---5# Azure Translator Skill
6
7This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Translator. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
8
9## How to Use This Skill
10
11> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file
12
13> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)
14
15This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:
16- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown.
17- **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.
18
19## Category Index
20
21| Category | Lines | Description |
22|----------|-------|-------------|
23| Troubleshooting | L36-L41 | Diagnosing and fixing common Azure Translator issues in Foundry Tools, plus understanding HTTP status/error codes and their causes and resolutions. |
24| Best Practices | L42-L51 | Best practices for custom translation: managing containers, glossaries, dataset splits, Foundry/custom models, and document translation usage, FAQs, and operational guidance. |
25| Decision Making | L52-L60 | Guidance on choosing standard vs Custom Translator, evaluating custom models with BLEU, and migrating apps between Translator API versions and platforms. |
26| Limits & Quotas | L61-L72 | Limits, formats, and data size requirements for Custom Translator training/documents, character and request quotas, and language/locale support for Translator and Document Translation. |
27| Security | L73-L85 | Configuring Azure Translator security: encryption, auth (keys, Entra ID, managed identities, SAS), VNets/firewalls, secure workspaces, and protecting data in document translation. |
28| Configuration | L86-L96 | Configuring Azure Translator behavior: resource setup, Docker/container settings, profanity filters, content exclusion, dynamic dictionaries, word alignment, and monitoring usage metrics. |
29| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L97-L136 | Using Translator REST/SDK/containers for text & document translation: endpoints, params, async jobs, status, formats, custom models, preview features, Power Automate, and dictionary/transliteration APIs. |
30| Deployment | L137-L142 | Running Translator in Docker containers and deploying or copying custom translation models across regions and Foundry projects for scalable, portable translation setups. |
31
32### Troubleshooting
33| Topic | URL |
34|-------|-----|
35| Resolve common Azure Translator issues in Foundry Tools | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/reference/known-issues |
36| Interpret Azure Translator HTTP status and error codes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/status-response-codes |
37
38### Best Practices
39| Topic | URL |
40|-------|-----|
41| Deploy and manage user glossaries in Translator containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/deploy-user-managed-glossary |
42| FAQ and operational guidance for Translator containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/faq |
43| FAQ and guidance for Foundry custom translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/faq |
44| Train custom translation models with proper dataset splits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/how-to/train-model |
45| FAQ and usage tips for Translator document translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/faq |
46| Create and apply glossaries for Translator document translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/how-to-guides/create-use-glossaries |
47
48### Decision Making
49| Topic | URL |
50|-------|-----|
51| Evaluate custom translation models using BLEU scores | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/how-to/test-model |
52| Decide between standard and Custom Translator models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/test-your-model |
53| Plan migration from Custom Translator v1.0 platform | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/platform-upgrade |
54| Migrate from Translator v3 to Foundry preview API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/migrate-to-preview |
55| Migrate applications from Translator v2 to v3 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/migrate-to-v3 |
56
57### Limits & Quotas
58| Topic | URL |
59|-------|-----|
60| Check Custom Translator document formats and limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/concepts/document-formats-naming-convention |
61| Review Custom Translator document formats and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/concepts/document-formats-naming-convention |
62| Understand Custom Translator training data requirements | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/concepts/model-training |
63| Prepare and upload Custom Translator training documents | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/create-manage-training-documents |
64| Train Custom Translator models with required data sizes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/train-custom-model |
65| Use Document translation in Language Studio preview | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/language-studio |
66| Azure Translator character and request limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/service-limits |
67| Check language and locale support for Translator Pro | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/solutions/translator-pro/language-support |
68
69### Security
70| Topic | URL |
71|-------|-----|
72| Configure encryption at rest for Azure Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/concepts/encrypt-data-at-rest |
73| Configure and share Custom Translator workspaces securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/create-manage-workspace |
74| Secure Custom Translator with Azure VNets | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/enable-vnet-service-endpoint |
75| Create SAS tokens for Translator document storage access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/how-to-guides/create-sas-tokens |
76| Configure managed identities for Translator document translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/how-to-guides/create-use-managed-identities |
77| Enable Microsoft Entra ID auth for Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/how-to/microsoft-entra-id-auth |
78| Configure firewall access for Azure Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/how-to/use-firewalls |
79| Secure Azure Translator data and deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/secure-deployment |
80| Authenticate and authorize Azure Translator requests | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/authentication |
81
82### Configuration
83| Topic | URL |
84|-------|-----|
85| Configure Azure Translator containers with docker run settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/configuration |
86| Create and configure Azure Translator resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/how-to/create-translator-resource |
87| Prevent specific content from translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/prevent-translation |
88| Use Translator dynamic dictionary markup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/use-dynamic-dictionary |
89| Configure profanity filtering in Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/use-profanity-filtering |
90| Enable word alignment in Translator responses | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/word-alignment |
91| Monitor Azure Translator with usage metrics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/metrics |
92
93### Integrations & Coding Patterns
94| Topic | URL |
95|-------|-----|
96| Call translate document operation in Translator containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/translate-document-parameters |
97| Translator container translate text API parameters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/translate-text-parameters |
98| Use transliterate text parameters for Translator containers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/transliterate-text-parameters |
99| Configure adaptive custom translation API parameters in Foundry | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/concepts/adaptive-custom-translation |
100| Call Translator API using custom translation models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/how-to/translate-with-model |
101| Call Azure Translator API with custom models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/how-to/translate-with-custom-model |
102| Programmatically use Translator document translation REST APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/how-to-guides/use-rest-api-programmatically |
103| Use Translator document translation SDKs in .NET and Python | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/quickstarts/client-library-sdks |
104| Call Translator document translation via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/quickstarts/rest-api |
105| Cancel an in-progress Translator document translation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/cancel-translation |
106| Get status for a specific document in a translation job | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-document-status |
107| List document statuses in a batch translation job | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-documents-status |
108| Retrieve supported document formats for Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-supported-document-formats |
109| Retrieve supported glossary formats for Translator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-supported-glossary-formats |
110| Get status of a single document translation request | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-translation-status |
111| Get status of Translator batch translation jobs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/get-translations-status |
112| Reference Document translation REST API methods | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/rest-api-guide |
113| Start asynchronous batch document translation via REST | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/start-batch-translation |
114| Synchronous Translator document translation REST API reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/document-translation/reference/translate-document |
115| Build Power Automate flows with Translator v3 connector | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/solutions/connector/document-translation-flow |
116| Configure Power Automate flows with Translator v3 connector | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/solutions/connector/text-translator-flow |
117| Use Azure Translator neural dictionary in apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/use-neural-dictionary |
118| Use Translator REST APIs with core options | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/how-to/use-rest-api |
119| Call Translator preview languages REST method | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/preview/get-languages |
120| Use text translation preview REST APIs in Foundry | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/preview/rest-api-guide |
121| Invoke Translator preview text translate method | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/preview/translate-api |
122| Use Translator preview transliterate REST method | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/preview/transliterate-api |
123| Text translation REST API operations guide | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/rest-api-guide |
124| Identify sentence boundaries with BreakSentence API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/break-sentence |
125| Detect language with Translator detect API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/detect |
126| Use Translator dictionary examples API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/dictionary-examples |
127| Use Translator dictionary lookup API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/dictionary-lookup |
128| Use the Translator languages API method | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/languages |
129| Translator v3 REST API parameter reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/reference |
130| Call the Translator text translate API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/translate |
131| Use the Translator transliterate API method | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/text-translation/reference/v3/transliterate |
132
133### Deployment
134| Topic | URL |
135|-------|-----|
136| Install and run Azure Translator containers with Docker | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/containers/install-run |
137| Copy custom translation models between Foundry projects | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/how-to/copy-model |
138| Deploy custom translation models across regions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/translator/custom-translator/azure-ai-foundry/how-to/deploy-model |
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