Power BI Report

Manage Power BI PBIR report projects with pbi-cli commands.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills --skill power-bi-report
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Skill: Power BI Report
Source: https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills/tree/main/power-bi-report
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcelodfelman/pbi-skills --skill power-bi-report

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation, validation, previewing, and management of Power BI PBIR report projects by removing the complexity of manually organizing report files and structures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Report Project Management: Scaffold new PBIR report folders, inspect report metadata, validate report structures, and convert report projects for distribution.
  • Preview and Desktop Workflows: Preview report layouts in a browser and trigger Power BI Desktop reloads during development workflows.
  • Use Case: Build a complete Power BI dashboard project by creating a report structure, connecting it with model resources, validating the files, and preparing it for Desktop usage.

Quick Start

Use the Power BI Report skill to create a new PBIR project named Sales Dashboard and validate its report structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Power BI Report

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and validate a Power BI PBIR report structure?

To create and validate a Power BI PBIR report structure, you scaffold new PBIR report folders, inspect report metadata, and apply schema validation rules using pbi-cli commands to ensure the project files are correctly organized for Desktop integration.

What is the best way to manage Power BI PBIR report projects during development?

Managing Power BI PBIR report projects is best handled by using pbi-cli commands to scaffold report folders, inspect JSON definitions, preview layouts in a browser, and trigger Power BI Desktop reloads to streamline the report lifecycle workflow.

Do I need pbi-cli to scaffold and convert Power BI PBIR report folders?

Yes, pbi-cli is required to handle Power BI PBIR report folders, as it executes the commands needed to create report scaffolding, inspect JSON definitions, apply validation rules, and convert report projects for distribution within Power BI development workflows.

Why does my Power BI PBIR report validation fail during project conversion?

Power BI PBIR report validation fails when report structures or JSON definitions do not match the required schema validation rules, requiring you to inspect report metadata and correct folder organization before completing project conversion.

Can I connect model resources when scaffolding a new Power BI PBIR report project?

Yes, when scaffolding a new Power BI PBIR report project, you can connect it with model resources, validate the generated files, and prepare the complete report structure for usage within Power BI Desktop.