pbip_rename_measures · Power BI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pbip_rename_measures does on Power BI MCP Server

AI agents use pbip_rename_measures 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_rename_measures needs a policy

This tool modifies existing Power BI project files (TMDL, DAX, report visuals) by renaming measures. While the changes are reversible (a measure can be renamed back), the operation affects multiple interconnected components across the data model and reports.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Safely rename measures' and 'Updates TMDL files, DAX references, and report visuals.' These are reversible modifications to data model metadata and reporting artifacts.

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Verdict

pbip_rename_measures Rate-limited

pbip_rename_measures 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_rename_measures": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pbip_rename_measures_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_rename_measures

What does the pbip_rename_measures tool do? +

✅ RECOMMENDED: Safely rename measures in a PBIP project. Updates TMDL files, DAX references, and report visuals. Close Power BI Desktop first, then reopen after. 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_rename_measures? +

Register the Power BI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pbip_rename_measures: 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_rename_measures? +

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

Can I rate-limit pbip_rename_measures? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pbip_rename_measures 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_rename_measures completely? +

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

pbip_rename_measures 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.