Overview
what is PBIXRay?
PBIXRay is a tool designed to facilitate the analysis and interaction with Power BI files (.pbix) through a server interface.
how to use PBIXRay?
To use PBIXRay, clone the repository from GitHub, configure it in either Claude Desktop or Claude Web, and start the server to interact with your Power BI files.
key features of PBIXRay?
- Load and analyze Power BI files directly.
- Query for tables, DAX measures, and relationships within the model.
- Integration with Claude for enhanced functionality.
use cases of PBIXRay?
- Loading and analyzing Power BI files for data insights.
- Extracting DAX measures and understanding data relationships.
- Facilitating data exploration for business intelligence tasks.
FAQ from PBIXRay?
- Can PBIXRay work with any Power BI file?
Yes! PBIXRay is designed to work with standard .pbix files.
- Is there a graphical interface for PBIXRay?
Currently, PBIXRay operates through command line and server queries.
- How do I configure PBIXRay?
Follow the setup instructions provided in the documentation to configure it with Claude.
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Setting Up PBIXRay with Claude
Configure Claude Desktop
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Hugoberry/pbixray-mcp.git
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In Claude Desktop settings, add this configuration:
... "pbixray": { "command": "wsl.exe", "args": [ "bash", "-c", "/path/to/pbixray-mcp/run_server.sh" ] } ...
Replace
/path/to/pbixray-mcp
with your actual WSL path -
When using file paths with WSL:
- Windows:
C:\Users\name\file.pbix
- WSL:
/mnt/c/Users/name/file.pbix
- Windows:
Configure Claude Web
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Clone the repository and start server:
git clone https://github.com/Hugoberry/pbixray-mcp.git cd pbixray-mcp python src/pbixray_server.py
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In Claude settings → Integrations → Add tool:
- Name:
PBIXRay
- URL:
http://localhost:8000
- Name:
Example Queries
- "Load the Power BI file at /path/to/sales.pbix"
- "List all tables in my model"
- "Show me the DAX measures in the Sales table"
- "What relationships exist between tables?"
Credits
- Hugoberry https://github.com/Hugoberry/pbixray
- rusiaaman https://github.com/rusiaaman/wcgw
- Based on PBIXRay MCP Server
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