powerbi_clear_context · Power BI MCP for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What powerbi_clear_context does on Power BI MCP for Claude

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why powerbi_clear_context needs a policy

This tool resets/clears session-level configuration state (the active Power BI context), reverting to defaults. It modifies application state (Write) but only affects the local chat session context, not any external Power BI data or resources. It is reversible by re-setting the context. Severity is low since it only affects the current session's configuration, not any data or reports.

From the tool's definition Clear the active chat-session Power BI context and go back to the Claude Desktop default settings

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Verdict

powerbi_clear_context Rate-limited

powerbi_clear_context 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": {
    "powerbi_clear_context": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "powerbi_clear_context_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 Power BI MCP for Claude, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about powerbi_clear_context

What does the powerbi_clear_context tool do? +

Clear the active chat-session Power BI context and go back to the Claude Desktop default settings. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on powerbi_clear_context? +

Register the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powerbi_clear_context: 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 for Claude. Nothing to install.

What risk level is powerbi_clear_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit powerbi_clear_context? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_clear_context 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_clear_context completely? +

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

powerbi_clear_context is provided by the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP server (robertoamoreno/powerbi-mcp-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.