add_charts_to_dashboard · Superset MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_charts_to_dashboard does on Superset MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_charts_to_dashboard needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies dashboard composition by adding charts to an existing dashboard. While it does not execute code or delete data, it does change dashboard state in a reversible manner (charts can be removed). The operation is not destructive, financial, or arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states it 'Add[s] MULTIPLE charts to a dashboard' which modifies dashboard configuration and layout. This is a mutating operation that changes dashboard state reversibly.

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Verdict

add_charts_to_dashboard Rate-limited

add_charts_to_dashboard 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": {
    "add_charts_to_dashboard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_charts_to_dashboard_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 Superset MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_charts_to_dashboard

What does the add_charts_to_dashboard tool do? +

Add MULTIPLE charts to a dashboard in a single operation. This is the RECOMMENDED way to add charts because it prevents race conditions and allows proper layout configuration. Use this instead of calling add_chart_to_dashboard multiple times. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Superset 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 add_charts_to_dashboard? +

Register the Superset MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_charts_to_dashboard: 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 Superset MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_charts_to_dashboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_charts_to_dashboard? +

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

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

add_charts_to_dashboard is provided by the Superset MCP Server MCP server (okybaguslukmana/superset-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.