powerbi_capabilities_enable · Power BI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What powerbi_capabilities_enable does on Power BI MCP Server

AI agents use powerbi_capabilities_enable 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_enable needs a policy

This tool modifies system capabilities/configuration settings in Power BI, making it a Write operation (configuration state change). It is not Destructive since enabling is reversible. Severity is medium because capability changes could affect access controls, data sharing, or operational behavior, but the blast radius depends heavily on which capabilities are enabled.

From the tool's definition Enable one or more capabilities. The tool enables/modifies capability settings, which is a configuration change operation. The incomplete description suggests it modifies state by enabling features or permissions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

powerbi_capabilities_enable Rate-limited

powerbi_capabilities_enable 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_enable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "powerbi_capabilities_enable_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_enable

What does the powerbi_capabilities_enable tool do? +

Enable 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_enable? +

Register the Power BI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powerbi_capabilities_enable: 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_enable? +

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

Can I rate-limit powerbi_capabilities_enable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_capabilities_enable 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_enable completely? +

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

powerbi_capabilities_enable 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.