pbir_duplicate_page · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_duplicate_page does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_page needs a policy

This tool creates new content (duplicated pages and visuals) within the PBIR file, which is a reversible modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete content, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition The tool 'pbir_duplicate_page' duplicates an entire page with all its visuals to a new page, creating new data structures and content within the Power BI report file.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pbir_duplicate_page Rate-limited

pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_duplicate_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pbir_duplicate_page

What does the pbir_duplicate_page tool do? +

Duplicate an entire page with all its visuals to a new page. 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_duplicate_page? +

Register the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_duplicate_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_page completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_page? +

pbir_duplicate_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.