pbir_set_active_page · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_set_active_page does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_set_active_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_set_active_page needs a policy

This tool modifies report metadata (the active page setting) in a reversible manner typical of Write operations. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read state (Read). The change is non-destructive and can be undone by setting a different page as active.

From the tool's definition The tool 'pbir_set_active_page' modifies report state by changing which page displays on open. This is described as setting 'which page is active', which alters the report's configuration persistently within the PBIR file format.

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Verdict

pbir_set_active_page Rate-limited

pbir_set_active_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_set_active_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_set_active_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pbir_set_active_page

What does the pbir_set_active_page tool do? +

Set which page is active (shown on open). 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_set_active_page? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_set_active_page? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_set_active_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_set_active_page completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_set_active_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_set_active_page? +

pbir_set_active_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.