Cross-reference the semantic model with the report — shows where every measure and column is used, DAX dependencies, unused fields, and per-page coverage. Also generates an HTML dashboard for visual inspection. Requires a sibling
AI agents call pbir_model_usage to retrieve information from Power BI Report MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
pbir_model_usage performs analysis and reporting on semantic model usage patterns. It queries metadata and generates a visual dashboard for inspection purposes. No data is created, modified, deleted, or financial operations are involved.
From the tool's definition The tool "shows where every measure and column is used, DAX dependencies, unused fields, and per-page coverage" and "generates an HTML dashboard for visual inspection." These are read-only operations that retrieve and display information about model usage…
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Cross-reference the semantic model with the report — shows where every measure and column is used, DAX dependencies, unused fields, and per-page coverage. Also generates an HTML dashboard for visual inspection. Requires a sibling. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Power BI Report MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pbir_model_usage: 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.
pbir_model_usage is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_model_usage 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_model_usage. 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.
pbir_model_usage 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.
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