pbir_add_visual · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_add_visual does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_add_visual 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_visual needs a policy

Adding visuals to a Power BI report page creates new content that can be undone (deleted), making this a Write operation rather than Read, Execute, Destructive, or Financial. Severity is medium because misuse could create misleading visualizations affecting business decisions, but the impact is localized to report structure and reversible. Confidence is slightly reduced due to incomplete description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pbir_add_visual' and server description indicate the tool 'Add visuals to a page' creates new report elements.

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Verdict

pbir_add_visual Rate-limited

pbir_add_visual 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_visual": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_add_visual_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_visual

What does the pbir_add_visual tool do? +

Add visuals to a page via. 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_visual? +

Register the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pbir_add_visual: 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_visual? +

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_add_visual? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_add_visual 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_visual completely? +

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

pbir_add_visual 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.