pbir_reorder_pages · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_reorder_pages does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_reorder_pages 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_reorder_pages needs a policy

Reordering pages modifies the PBIR file structure but does not delete, execute code, access financial systems, or cause irreversible data loss. This is a straightforward metadata update operation (Write category). Severity is low because the change is easily reversible and has minimal impact on data integrity or system security.

From the tool's definition Tool is named 'pbir_reorder_pages' with description 'Set the page order', indicating modification of report structure without deletion or irreversible data loss. The action reorders existing pages—a reversible change to document metadata.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

pbir_reorder_pages Rate-limited

pbir_reorder_pages 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_reorder_pages": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_reorder_pages_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pbir_reorder_pages

What does the pbir_reorder_pages tool do? +

Set the page order. 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_reorder_pages? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_reorder_pages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_reorder_pages 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_reorder_pages completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_reorder_pages. 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_reorder_pages? +

pbir_reorder_pages 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.