powerbi_diagnostics

Run redacted diagnostics for this Power BI MCP extension, including auth, context, local wrapper tools, and upstream Fabric MCP tool discovery.

Server Power BI MCP for Claude robertoamoreno/powerbi-mcp-claude
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What powerbi_diagnostics does on Power BI MCP for Claude

AI agents call powerbi_diagnostics to retrieve information from Power BI MCP for Claude without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why powerbi_diagnostics needs a policy

Diagnostics tools gather and report system status information without modifying data or executing operations with side effects. The description indicates it checks auth status, context, local tools, and discovers upstream tools — all read/introspection operations. 'Redacted' suggests sensitive values are masked in output. No evidence of write, execute, or destructive capability.

From the tool's definition Run redacted diagnostics... including auth, context, local wrapper tools, and upstream Fabric MCP tool discovery

Questions about powerbi_diagnostics

What does the powerbi_diagnostics tool do? +

Run redacted diagnostics for this Power BI MCP extension, including auth, context, local wrapper tools, and upstream Fabric MCP tool discovery. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on powerbi_diagnostics? +

Register the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powerbi_diagnostics: 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_diagnostics? +

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

Can I rate-limit powerbi_diagnostics? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_diagnostics 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_diagnostics completely? +

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

powerbi_diagnostics 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.

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