Setup Power BI for Modern Data Modelling with agentic AI help
We set up some software (VSCode, Power BI Modeling MCP Server, Claude Desktop app) so that we can use AI tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot Chat to directly improve the a Power BI model based (agentic AI) based on our instructions in natural language.
Detailed guide to accompany video at https://zomalex.co.uk/power-bi-course...
Step 1: Initial tasks - course folder, GitHub and Claude accounts.
Step 2: Install Power BI - Download and install Power BI Desktop, and download the example Power BI file.
Step 3: Install VSCode and extensions - Set up VSCode, and the Power BI Modeling MCP Server and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions and test.
Step 4: Install Claude Desktop and configure to run the Power BI Modeling MCP Server and test.
Step 5: (Optional) Set up Power BI Online
This is a recording of a London Business Analytics Group meetip on 13th April 2026 https://www.meetup.com/london-busines...