execute_local_powerbi_dax · Semantic Model MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_local_powerbi_dax does on Semantic Model MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_local_powerbi_dax to trigger actions in Semantic Model 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 execute_local_powerbi_dax needs a policy

DAX query execution is an Execute action—it triggers external operations (queries against Power BI semantic models) whose effects depend on the query arguments. While DAX itself is typically read-focused for analytics, the execution of arbitrary DAX could potentially be leveraged to extract sensitive data at scale or trigger dependent calculations with side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_local_powerbi_dax' indicates execution of DAX queries against local Power BI models. DAX is a query language that can retrieve, aggregate, and transform data from semantic models.

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Verdict

execute_local_powerbi_dax Rate-limited

execute_local_powerbi_dax 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": {
    "execute_local_powerbi_dax": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_local_powerbi_dax_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 Semantic Model MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about execute_local_powerbi_dax

What does the execute_local_powerbi_dax tool do? +

execute_local_powerbi_dax. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Semantic Model 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 execute_local_powerbi_dax? +

Register the Semantic Model MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_local_powerbi_dax: 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 Semantic Model MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is execute_local_powerbi_dax? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_local_powerbi_dax? +

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

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

execute_local_powerbi_dax is provided by the Semantic Model MCP Server MCP server (nahtheking/semantic-model-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.