Medium Risk

export_to_tableau

Export metric definition to Tableau TDS format.

How to control export_to_tableau ↓

What export_to_tableau does on Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant

AI agents use export_to_tableau to create or update resources in Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant environment.

Medium Risk

Why export_to_tableau needs a policy

This tool creates or writes a Tableau TDS (Tableau Data Source) file from metric definitions. This is reversible—the exported file can be deleted or overwritten. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or trigger financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_to_tableau' and description 'Export metric definition to Tableau TDS format' indicates creation/generation of output files in a specific format (.tds). Export operations typically create new files or data artifacts.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access export_to_tableau gives an agent:

How to control export_to_tableau

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for export_to_tableau:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_to_tableau": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_to_tableau_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

export_to_tableau stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about export_to_tableau

What does the export_to_tableau tool do? +

Export metric definition to Tableau TDS format. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_to_tableau? +

Register the Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_to_tableau: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant. Nothing to install.

What risk level is export_to_tableau? +

export_to_tableau is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit export_to_tableau? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_to_tableau rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block export_to_tableau completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_to_tableau. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides export_to_tableau? +

export_to_tableau is provided by the Semantic Metrics Modeling Assistant MCP server (jkelleman/semantic-metrics-modeling-assistant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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