inject_pbip · powerBI- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What inject_pbip does on powerBI-mcp

AI agents use inject_pbip to create or update resources in powerBI-mcp — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your powerBI-mcp environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why inject_pbip needs a policy

The tool writes data into PBIP files and generates a Power BI dashboard, which is a reversible file-creation/modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code or delete data, but misuse could overwrite existing dashboard files or inject malicious content into reports, warranting a high severity rating.

From the tool's definition 'Inject mapped fields into PBIP structure and generate the dashboard' — creates/modifies PBIP files and generates a new dashboard artifact

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Verdict

inject_pbip Rate-limited

inject_pbip 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": {
    "inject_pbip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "inject_pbip_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 powerBI-mcp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about inject_pbip

What does the inject_pbip tool do? +

Inject mapped fields into PBIP structure and generate the dashboard. It is categorised as a Write tool in the powerBI-mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on inject_pbip? +

Register the powerBI- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for inject_pbip: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is inject_pbip? +

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

Can I rate-limit inject_pbip? +

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

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

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