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powerbi-report-authoring Skill

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Create and modify Power BI report files in PBIR/PBIP format using the powerbi-report-author and powerbi-desktop CLIs. Use when the user wants to: (1) implement an approved report spec or design brief, (2) add or edit pages, visuals, filters, slicers, bookmarks, themes, or formatting, (3) validate PBIR and verify render Published by microsoft in skills-for-fabric.

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Design and media, Writing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions

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Setup

Copy skill directory

Project health

2 months ago · MIT license

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What is powerbi-report-authoring Skill?

Create and modify Power BI report files in PBIR/PBIP format using the powerbi-report-author and powerbi-desktop CLIs. Use when the user wants to: (1) implement an approved report spec or design brief, (2) add or edit pages, visuals, filters, slicers, bookmarks, themes, or formatting, (3) validate PBIR and verify render Published by microsoft in skills-for-fabric. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.

Trust signal
95/100
Maintenance signal
90/100
Adoption signal
72/100

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Key capabilities

  • Includes SKILL.md support
  • Reusable instructions support
  • Design and media
  • Writing
  • Design and media use cases
  • Writing use cases

Declared skill metadata

  • Source file: plugins/powerbi-authoring/skills/powerbi-report-authoring/SKILL.md

These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.

Compatibility and setup

Copy skill directory
  • Install or run with Copy skill directory

When to use powerbi-report-authoring Skill

  • Use it for design and media.
  • Use it for writing.

Built with

PythonCopy skill directory

Editorial notes

Source

  • Creator: microsoft
  • Repository: microsoft/skills-for-fabric
  • Skill file: plugins/powerbi-authoring/skills/powerbi-report-authoring/SKILL.md

What it does

Create and modify Power BI report files in PBIR/PBIP format using the powerbi-report-author and powerbi-desktop CLIs. Use when the user wants to: (1) implement an approved report spec or design brief, (2) add or edit pages, visuals, filters, slicers, bookmarks, themes, or formatting, (3) validate PBIR and verify render

Skill instructions

CRITICAL NOTES 1. To find the workspace details (including its ID) from workspace name: list all workspaces and, then, use JMESPath filtering 2. To find the item details (including its ID) from workspace ID, item type, and item name: list all items of that type in that workspace and, then, use JMESPath filtering Power BI Report Authoring Skill (PBIR/PBIP Format) This skill enables reading, editing, and creation of Power BI report definition files in the PBIR (Power BI Report) format used by PBIP (Power BI Project) files. Must/Prefer/Avoid MUST - Use this skill only for concrete PBIR/PBIP report-file mechanics such as pages, visuals, filters, slicers, navigation, bookmarks, themes, formatting, validation, Desktop reloads, and screenshots. - Validate PBIR with powerbi-report-author validate after each logical batch. - Use powerbi-desktop reload/screenshot workflows for rendered-output changes. - Use CLI capability lookup before writing visual roles, formatting objects, enum values, selec

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Frequently asked questions

What is powerbi-report-authoring?

powerbi-report-authoring is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Create and modify Power BI report files in PBIR/PBIP format using the powerbi-report-author and powerbi-desktop CLIs.

Who is powerbi-report-authoring best for?

powerbi-report-authoring is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, design and media workflows, writing workflows.

How do I install powerbi-report-authoring?

Install or run powerbi-report-authoring using Copy skill directory. Check powerbi-report-authoring for the latest setup command.

Is powerbi-report-authoring actively maintained?

powerbi-report-authoring may need a closer maintenance check before production use.

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Aug 28, 2026
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License
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