pbir_set_page_visibility · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_set_page_visibility does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_set_page_visibility 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_page_visibility needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies report metadata (page visibility settings) without deleting data or triggering irreversible actions. The change is easily reversible by toggling visibility back on. While it affects the presentation layer, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete content, or create financial obligations. It falls squarely in the Write category as a non-destructive modification to report configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pbir_set_page_visibility' and description 'Show or hide a page in the navigation pane' indicate the tool modifies page visibility state in a Power BI report, which is a reversible configuration change.

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Verdict

pbir_set_page_visibility Rate-limited

pbir_set_page_visibility 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_page_visibility": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_set_page_visibility_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_page_visibility

What does the pbir_set_page_visibility tool do? +

Show or hide a page in the navigation pane. Hidden pages still work for drillthrough. 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_page_visibility? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_set_page_visibility? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_set_page_visibility 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_page_visibility completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_set_page_visibility. 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_page_visibility? +

pbir_set_page_visibility 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.