pbir_move_visual · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_move_visual does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_move_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_move_visual needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data/layout within a Power BI report file reversibly. Moving and resizing visuals changes the report's internal state but does not delete data, execute external code, or cause financial transactions. The blast radius is moderate—a malicious agent could degrade report usability through poor layout choices, but changes can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool modifies visual properties (position and size) on a Power BI report page through 'Move and/or resize' operations, which are reversible changes to report structure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

pbir_move_visual Rate-limited

pbir_move_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_move_visual": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_move_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_move_visual

What does the pbir_move_visual tool do? +

Move and/or resize a visual on a 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_move_visual? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_move_visual? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_move_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_move_visual completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_move_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_move_visual? +

pbir_move_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.