pbip_fix_dax_quoting · Power BI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbip_fix_dax_quoting does on Power BI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pbip_fix_dax_quoting needs a policy

This tool modifies DAX expressions within the Power BI model by updating/rewriting expressions to fix quoting syntax. It creates or modifies data (DAX code) in a reversible way — it's a bulk update/transformation of expressions, not a deletion. The blast radius is medium because incorrect auto-fixes could break multiple DAX expressions across the model, but changes are typically reversible by restoring from source.

From the tool's definition Fix all DAX expressions by properly quoting table names with spaces. Fixes: Leads Sales Data[Amount]

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Verdict

pbip_fix_dax_quoting Rate-limited

pbip_fix_dax_quoting 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": {
    "pbip_fix_dax_quoting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbip_fix_dax_quoting_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 Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pbip_fix_dax_quoting

What does the pbip_fix_dax_quoting tool do? +

Fix all DAX expressions by properly quoting table names with spaces. Fixes: Leads Sales Data[Amount] ->. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Power BI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pbip_fix_dax_quoting? +

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

What risk level is pbip_fix_dax_quoting? +

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

Can I rate-limit pbip_fix_dax_quoting? +

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

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

pbip_fix_dax_quoting is provided by the Power BI MCP Server MCP server (sulaiman013/powerbi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.