No Code Power BI - Claude and Power BI Modeling MCP Server

The way we build Power BI models is changing — and it's changing fast. In this video, I show you something that would have seemed impossible just a year ago: developing a complete Power BI model without writing a single line of code and without even opening Power BI Desktop. This is made possible by combining Claude AI with the Power BI Modeling MCP Server. Here's what you'll learn in this video: ✅ What is the Power BI MCP Server and how does it work with Claude ✅ What is possible to build in Power BI using a fully no-code, AI-driven approach ✅ Step-by-step setup: how to connect Claude to the Power BI MCP Server ✅ Live demo: creating and managing a Power BI model entirely through AI conversation ✅ Why this changes the game for both beginners and experienced Power BI developers Whether you're a business user who always found Power BI Desktop intimidating, or an experienced BI developer looking to speed up your workflow dramatically — this video is for you. The era of no-code Power BI development is here. AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot are no longer just assistants — they are becoming your development environment. Chapters: 00:00 Demo Preview: AI Building a Power BI Model Live 02:33 Introduction: What We Are Building Today 02:51 What Is an MCP Server? The Brain and the Hands Explained 03:55 Power BI MCP Servers Overview: Modeling vs Remote 04:41 Tools You Need: VS Code, MCP Extension, Claude Desktop 05:00 Installing the Power BI Modeling MCP Server in VS Code 06:28 Connecting Claude Desktop to the MCP Server 07:01 Finding the MCP Server Path on Your Machine 08:02 Editing the Claude Config File (JSON Setup) 09:35 Opening Power BI Desktop Alongside Claude 10:33 Connecting Claude to Your Power BI Model 11:12 Creating a Date Table with Natural Language 12:35 Works with PBIX and PBIP Formats 13:37 Creating a Measure Table with All Time Intelligence Calculations 14:48 Refreshing the Model and Visualizing the Results 15:42 Summary and What Comes Next The code to add to the config file: "mcpServers": { "powerbi-modeling-mcp": { "command": "C:\\reza\\.vscode\\extensions\\analysis-services.powerbi-modeling-mcp-0.4.0-win32-arm64\\server\\powerbi-modeling-mcp.exe", "args": [ "--start" ], "env": {} } } 🔗 Related resources: Link to the blog: https://radacad.com/no-code-power-bi-... 📘 Basics of Power BI Modeling (book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08... 📖 Power BI blog & articles: https://radacad.com/blog 📚 Microsoft Learn – Power BI & Fabric Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fab... 👍 If you find this useful, like and subscribe — I post weekly content on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-driven data development. 🔔 Subscribe for more:    / @radacad