Power BI Filters

Manage Power BI report filters via pbi-cli without Power BI Desktop.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills --skill power-bi-filters
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Skill: Power BI Filters
Source: https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills/tree/main/power-bi-filters
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills --skill power-bi-filters

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users control which data appears in Power BI reports by adding, removing, and managing filters without needing to edit reports manually in Power BI Desktop.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Page and Visual Filtering: Apply filters at the report page or individual visual level to focus analysis on specific data subsets.
  • Advanced Filter Types: Create categorical filters, TopN and BottomN rankings, and relative date filters for common reporting scenarios.
  • Use Case: Configure a sales dashboard to show only the top 10 products by revenue, recent transactions from the last 30 days, or a selected set of regions.

Quick Start

Ask the Power BI Filters skill to add a last 30 days date filter to my report page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Power BI Filters

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply Power BI filters without opening Power BI Desktop?

You can apply Power BI filters without a desktop connection by using pbi-cli operations to modify PBIR report configurations. This allows you to add, remove, and manage data restrictions on report pages and visuals programmatically.

Can I configure TopN and relative date filters for Power BI reports programmatically?

Yes, you can configure advanced Power BI filters like TopN and BottomN rankings or relative date filters programmatically. This is useful for creating common reporting scenarios such as showing the top 10 products or recent transactions from the last 30 days.

What is the best way to manage report page and visual level filters in Power BI?

Managing report page and visual level filters is best handled by applying data restrictions directly to PBIR files. This approach focuses analysis on specific data subsets by configuring categorical, ranking, and relative date filters without manual desktop editing.

Do I need pbi-cli to manage Power BI report filtering?

Yes, pbi-cli operations are required to modify filter configurations without a Power BI Desktop connection. This command line interface enables you to add and remove filters on PBIR report pages and visuals directly.

Why use a command line approach for Power BI categorical filtering?

Using a command line approach for Power BI categorical filtering automates the restriction of data views without manual desktop editing. It enables you to configure selected sets of regions or specific categories directly within the PBIR report structure.