powerbi_get_default_context

Show the configured default Power BI workspace and semantic model IDs used when Fabric MCP tools require IDs.

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

What powerbi_get_default_context does on Power BI MCP for Claude

AI agents call powerbi_get_default_context 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_get_default_context needs a policy

This tool purely queries and displays configuration metadata (workspace and semantic model IDs). It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not perform financial operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker learning default IDs would still need separate authorization to act on those resources. Categorized as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Show the configured default Power BI workspace and semantic model IDs' — a retrieval operation with no modification, execution, or deletion of data.

Questions about powerbi_get_default_context

What does the powerbi_get_default_context tool do? +

Show the configured default Power BI workspace and semantic model IDs used when Fabric MCP tools require IDs. 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_get_default_context? +

Register the Power BI MCP for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for powerbi_get_default_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_get_default_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit powerbi_get_default_context? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the powerbi_get_default_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_get_default_context completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for powerbi_get_default_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_get_default_context? +

powerbi_get_default_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.

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