Power BI PBIR MCP
Local MCP server for editing Power BI Project reports saved in PBIR format.
README
Power BI PBIR MCP
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.
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