pbir_create_page · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_create_page does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_create_page 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_create_page needs a policy

This tool performs a reversible creation operation (adding a new page) rather than retrieval (Read), deletion (Destructive), code execution (Execute), or financial transactions (Financial). The modification is reversible—pages can be deleted or modified later.

From the tool's definition pbir_create_page creates a new page in the report, which modifies the PBIR file structure by adding a new page object. The description states 'Create a new page in the report,' indicating a data modification operation that adds content to the report.

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Verdict

pbir_create_page Rate-limited

pbir_create_page 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_create_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_create_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pbir_create_page

What does the pbir_create_page tool do? +

Create a new page in the report. Supports standard, tooltip, and drillthrough page types. 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_create_page? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_create_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_create_page 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_create_page completely? +

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

pbir_create_page 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.