PowerBI MCP Server

Set Up Your PowerBI Environment

Connect to FlowHunt Dashboard

1. Access FlowHunt: Log in to your FlowHunt.io dashboard .
2. Navigate to Integrations: Find the “Integrations” section in the left sidebar.
3. Select PowerBI: Click on the PowerBI integration option to begin the setup process.
4. Connect Your Microsoft Account: Authenticate with your Microsoft credentials and grant FlowHunt access to your PowerBI workspace and datasets.

Add the MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.
2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.
3. Select PowerBI MCP Server: Choose “PowerBI MCP Server” from the available options.
4. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

5. Finalize Setup: Click “Add MCP Server” to complete the configuration.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving business intelligence and analytics needs.

Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

1. Access Connect Tab: Navigate to the “Connect” tab in your MCP Server configuration.
2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP client:
   • FlowHunt AI Agent (recommended)
   • Claude Desktop
   • Custom client applications
3. Apply Configuration: Use the provided JSON format:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Security Considerations

🔒 Important: Treat your MCP server URL as a password. It provides direct access to your PowerBI data and server tools. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control.

4. Test the Connection: Verify functionality by running a test query, such as listing workspaces or retrieving dataset information.

Create AI-Powered Workflows

You have two powerful options for implementing your PowerBI automation:

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven business intelligence automation patterns

1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.

2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.

3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:

   • Set up automated report generation and scheduling.
   • Configure data refresh and monitoring workflows.
   • Implement dashboard creation and sharing automation.
   • Create intelligent data analysis and insight generation.

4. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated business intelligence operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific analytics requirements or existing BI workflow enhancement

1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

4. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

   • Automate report creation based on data patterns and business rules.
   • Generate dynamic dashboards using real-time data and AI insights.
   • Implement intelligent data refresh and quality monitoring.
   • Create comprehensive analytics workflows and automated reporting systems.

5. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

Conclusion

Integrating PowerBI MCP Server with FlowHunt.io creates a powerful foundation for intelligent business intelligence and data analytics automation. Whether you’re streamlining report generation, automating dashboard creation, or enhancing data visualization workflows, this integration empowers your AI agents to work seamlessly with your critical business intelligence data.

Start with a simple automation and gradually expand your workflows as you become more comfortable with the platform. The combination of PowerBI’s comprehensive analytics capabilities and FlowHunt’s AI-driven automation will transform how you manage business intelligence and make data-driven decisions.

Ready to get started? Begin your integration today and unlock the full potential of AI-powered business intelligence automation!