powerbi_request · Power BI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What powerbi_request does on Power BI MCP Server

AI agents invoke powerbi_request to trigger actions in Power BI MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why powerbi_request needs a policy

This tool makes generic REST API calls to Power BI endpoints, which could span Read, Write, Destructive, or Financial operations depending on the endpoint and HTTP method used. Since the tool can trigger any REST operation (GET, POST, DELETE, PATCH) against Power BI's API, it encompasses the full range of possible actions.

From the tool's definition 'Calls a documented Power BI REST endpoint under /v1.0/myorg' — executes arbitrary REST API calls against the Power BI service

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Verdict

powerbi_request Rate-limited

powerbi_request stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "powerbi_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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_request

What does the powerbi_request tool do? +

Calls a documented Power BI REST endpoint under /v1.0/myorg. (Gated by capability. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Power BI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on powerbi_request? +

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

powerbi_request is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit powerbi_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_request 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_request completely? +

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

powerbi_request 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.