pbir_update_report_settings · Power BI Report MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbir_update_report_settings does on Power BI Report MCP Server

AI agents use pbir_update_report_settings 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_update_report_settings needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating report configuration parameters. It does not execute code, trigger external operations, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool modifies report-level settings including exportDataMode, persistentFilters, keyboardNavigationEnabled, defaultDrillFilterOtherVisuals, allowChangeFilterTypes, and useDefaultAggregateDisplayName.

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Verdict

pbir_update_report_settings Rate-limited

pbir_update_report_settings 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_update_report_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbir_update_report_settings_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pbir_update_report_settings

What does the pbir_update_report_settings tool do? +

Merge report-level settings. Keys: useStylableVisualContainerHeader, useEnhancedTooltips, exportDataMode (0|1), persistentFilters, keyboardNavigationEnabled, defaultDrillFilterOtherVisuals, allowChangeFilterTypes, useDefaultAggregateDisplayName. 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_update_report_settings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pbir_update_report_settings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbir_update_report_settings 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_update_report_settings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pbir_update_report_settings. 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_update_report_settings? +

pbir_update_report_settings 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.