Power BI PBIR
FreeNot checkedLocal MCP server for editing Power BI Project reports saved in PBIR format.
About
Local MCP server for editing Power BI Project reports saved in PBIR format.
README
Local MCP server for editing Power BI Project reports saved in PBIR format. It uses only the Python standard library and talks MCP over stdio.
Install
From GitHub:
pipx install git+https://github.com/bobzhou-source/powerbi-pbir-mcp.git
codex mcp add powerbi-pbir-report-mcp -- powerbi-pbir-mcp
From a local clone:
git clone https://github.com/bobzhou-source/powerbi-pbir-mcp.git
cd powerbi-pbir-mcp
python -m pip install -e .
codex mcp add powerbi-pbir-report-mcp -- powerbi-pbir-mcp
Restart Codex, then run /mcp.
What It Does
- Load
.pbip,.pbir,.Report, ordefinitionfolders. - Scaffold Desktop-stable PBIP/PBIR projects.
- Read semantic model tables, columns, measures, and source hints.
- Batch page, visual, theme, and layout changes with
pbir_apply_plan. - Validate JSON shape, bindings, layout bounds, and common Desktop blockers.
Workflow
Example Prompt
Load C:\Reports\Supplier Dashboard.Report, summarize the pages and visuals,
then add an Executive Summary page with KPI cards and a supplier trend chart.
Use pbir_apply_plan and validate after edits.
Benchmark
Development
python -m unittest discover -s tests
python -m pbir_mcp_server
Publishing notes are in docs/PUBLISHING.md.
Installing Power BI PBIR
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/bobzhou-source/powerbi-pbir-mcpFAQ
Is Power BI PBIR MCP free?
Yes, Power BI PBIR MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Power BI PBIR need an API key?
No, Power BI PBIR runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Power BI PBIR hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Power BI PBIR in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Power BI PBIR on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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