powerbi_capabilities_disable · Power BI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What powerbi_capabilities_disable does on Power BI MCP Server

AI agents use powerbi_capabilities_disable to create or update resources in Power BI MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Power BI MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why powerbi_capabilities_disable needs a policy

Disabling capabilities is a reversible configuration change (they can be re-enabled), making it a Write operation. The blast radius is medium as disabling capabilities could break functionality for users or reports relying on those capabilities, but it is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition 'Disable one or more capabilities' — disabling capabilities modifies configuration state

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

powerbi_capabilities_disable Rate-limited

powerbi_capabilities_disable 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": {
    "powerbi_capabilities_disable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "powerbi_capabilities_disable_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 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about powerbi_capabilities_disable

What does the powerbi_capabilities_disable tool do? +

Disable one or more capabilities. Valid: ${ALL_CAPS.join(. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Power BI 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 powerbi_capabilities_disable? +

Register the Power BI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powerbi_capabilities_disable: 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 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is powerbi_capabilities_disable? +

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

Can I rate-limit powerbi_capabilities_disable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_capabilities_disable 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 powerbi_capabilities_disable completely? +

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

powerbi_capabilities_disable is provided by the Power BI MCP Server MCP server (michaelmckinleyconsulting/power-bi-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.