pbir_duplicate_visual · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_duplicate_visual does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_visual needs a policy

This tool creates a copy of an existing visual within a Power BI report file (PBIR format). Duplication is a Write operation—it adds new content to the report, but the action is fully reversible by deleting the duplicate. There is no permanent data destruction, code execution, financial impact, or irreversible modification.

From the tool's definition The tool description states 'Duplicate an existing visual, optionally to a different page or position', which is a create/copy operation that modifies the report structure by adding a new visual element. This is reversible (the duplicate can be deleted).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

pbir_duplicate_visual Rate-limited

pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_visual": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_duplicate_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_duplicate_visual

What does the pbir_duplicate_visual tool do? +

Duplicate an existing visual, optionally to a different page or position. 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_visual? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_duplicate_visual? +

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

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

pbir_duplicate_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.