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Pbixray MCP Server

PBIXRay MCP Server is a server based on the Model Context Protocol, providing analysis and interaction functions for Power BI (.pbix) files, including tools for data model exploration, query language access, and data structure analysis.
Developer toolsResearch and data#PowerBI Analysis#MCP Service#Data Model.Python
2.5 points
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Installation

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What is PBIXRay MCP Server?

PBIXRay MCP Server is a bridge that allows AI assistants to interact with Power BI files. It provides tools to explore data models, analyze structures, and access query languages (DAX/M) within .pbix files.

How to use PBIXRay MCP Server?

Simply configure the server in your AI client, then ask your assistant to analyze Power BI files. The server handles all the technical details while you get clear insights.

When should I use it?

Perfect for when you need to quickly understand Power BI files without opening Power BI Desktop, or when you want AI assistance with data model analysis.

Key Features

Data Model Exploration
Discover tables, relationships and metadata in Power BI data models
Query Language Access
View Power Query (M) code and DAX expressions (measures, calculated columns)
Data Structure Analysis
Examine schemas, relationships and sample table contents
Configurable Tools
Enable/disable specific features based on your security needs
Advantages
No Power BI Desktop required for basic analysis
AI-friendly interface through natural language
Lightweight alternative to full Power BI installation
Configurable security through tool restrictions
Limitations
Requires WSL for Windows users (path conversion needed)
Doesn't support visualizations or report editing
Limited to analysis of existing .pbix files

Getting Started

Install the server
Install via pip or from source (see installation instructions)
Configure your AI client
Add server configuration to your AI client's settings file
Start analyzing
Ask your AI assistant to load and examine .pbix files

Example Scenarios

Exploring a new Power BI file
When you receive a new Power BI report and want to quickly understand its structure
Finding specific measures
When you need to locate and understand specific calculations in a complex model

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to convert Windows paths to WSL paths?
Can I edit the Power BI file through this server?
How do I limit sensitive data exposure?

Additional Resources

PBIXRay GitHub
The core PBIXRay library powering this server
Model Context Protocol
Learn about the MCP standard this server implements
Power BI Documentation
Official Power BI resources from Microsoft

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pbixray": {
      "command": "wsl.exe",
      "args": [
        "bash",
        "-c",
        "source ~/dev/pbixray-mcp/venv/bin/activate && python ~/dev/pbixray-mcp/src/pbixray_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
    "mcpServers": {
      "pbixray": {
        "command": "wsl.exe",
        "args": [
          "bash",
          "-c",
           "source ~/dev/pbixray-mcp/venv/bin/activate && python ~/dev/pbixray-mcp/src/pbixray_server.py --max-rows 100 --page-size 50 --disallow get_power_query"
         ],
         "env": {}
       }
     }
   }
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