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get_model_size

Get the model size in bytes.

How to control get_model_size ↓

What get_model_size does on Pbixray

AI agents call get_model_size to retrieve information from Pbixray without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why get_model_size needs a policy

This tool retrieves a single metric (model size) from PowerBI metadata. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with other metadata query tools on the server (get_metadata, get_model_summary, etc.).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_model_size' and description 'Get the model size in bytes' indicate a retrieval operation that queries metadata about a PowerBI model without modifying, executing, or deleting any data.

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

How to control get_model_size

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_model_size": {}
  }
}

get_model_size is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Pbixray — 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 get_model_size

What does the get_model_size tool do? +

Get the model size in bytes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pbixray MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_model_size? +

Register the Pbixray MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_model_size: 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 Pbixray. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_model_size? +

get_model_size is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_model_size? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_model_size 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 get_model_size completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_model_size. 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 get_model_size? +

get_model_size is provided by the Pbixray MCP server (jonaolden/pbixray-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Pbixray tool call.

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