pbir_add_bookmark · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_add_bookmark does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_add_bookmark to create or update resources in Power BI Report MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Power BI Report MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pbir_add_bookmark needs a policy

Creating a bookmark is a reversible modification to the Power BI report file: it adds metadata/state artifact but does not delete or overwrite existing data, nor execute arbitrary code or trigger external side effects. The operation can be undone by removing the bookmark.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new bookmark' — a creation operation that modifies the PBIR file structure by adding a bookmark artifact.

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Verdict

pbir_add_bookmark Rate-limited

pbir_add_bookmark 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pbir_add_bookmark": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_add_bookmark_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Power BI Report MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pbir_add_bookmark

What does the pbir_add_bookmark tool do? +

Create a new bookmark. The bookmark is created with an empty exploration state — open Power BI Desktop to capture the current view state into it. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pbir_add_bookmark? +

Register the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pbir_add_bookmark: 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 Power BI Report MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pbir_add_bookmark? +

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_add_bookmark? +

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

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

pbir_add_bookmark is provided by the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP server (jonathan-pap/powerbi-report-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.