get_parameters

get_parameters

Server PowerBI MCP Server powerbi-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_parameters does on PowerBI MCP Server

AI agents call get_parameters to retrieve information from PowerBI MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_parameters needs a policy

The `get_` prefix and placement among other query tools strongly suggest this retrieves parameter metadata or configuration from PowerBI without side effects. No evidence of modification, execution, deletion, or financial operations. Confidence is moderate (0.72) rather than high because the description is uninformative, but the naming pattern and sibling context make Read classification reliable.

From the tool's definition Tool name `get_parameters` indicates a retrieval operation. The sibling tools on this server (`get_dataset`, `get_datasets`, `get_refresh_history`, `get_reports`, `get_workspaces`, `query_dataset`) are all Read operations that query PowerBI REST API without…

Questions about get_parameters

What does the get_parameters tool do? +

get_parameters. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PowerBI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_parameters? +

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

What risk level is get_parameters? +

get_parameters is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_parameters? +

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

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

get_parameters is provided by the PowerBI MCP Server MCP server (powerbi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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