pbir_set_filter_pane · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_set_filter_pane does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_set_filter_pane 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_filter_pane needs a policy

This is a write operation because it alters the report's configuration (the visibility state of a UI component) in a reversible manner. It does not retrieve data (Read), execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete anything (Destructive), or involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition The tool modifies the UI state of a Power BI report by showing or hiding the filter pane, which changes the report's configuration and presentation state in the PBIR file.

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Verdict

pbir_set_filter_pane Rate-limited

pbir_set_filter_pane 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_filter_pane": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_set_filter_pane_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_set_filter_pane

What does the pbir_set_filter_pane tool do? +

Show or hide the filter pane. 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_filter_pane? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_set_filter_pane? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_set_filter_pane 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_filter_pane completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_set_filter_pane. 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_filter_pane? +

pbir_set_filter_pane 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.