pbi-report-design

Warning: This skill is incomplete and still in progress, but may provide value already as-is -- Kurt # Power BI Report Design > **Report modification requires tooling.** Two paths exist: > 1. **`pbir` CLI (preferred)** -- use the `pbir` command and the `pbir-cli` skill. Install with `uv tool install pbir-cli` or `pip install pbir-cli`. Check availability with `pbir --version`. > 2. **Direct JSON modification** -- if `pbir` is not available, use the `pbir-format` skill (pbip plugin) for PBIR JSON structure and patterns. Validate every change with `jq empty <file.json>`. > > If neither the `pbir-cli` skill nor the `pbir-format` skill is loaded, ask the user to install the appropriate plugin before proceeding with report modifications. Best practices and guidelines for Power BI report design. Follow these guidelines strictly to avoid generic, poorly formatted reports ("Power BI Slop"). Be innovative, pushing boundaries while adhering to data visualization rules and guidelines. Work within Power BI's constraints, aiming for simplicity and effectiveness over aesthetics and decoration. Focus reports, pages, and visuals on answering specific questions and minimizing cognitive load -- not on looking "pretty and impressive". When a user request contradicts these guidelines, push back and explain better alternatives. The goal is to inform the user of options that lead to improved outcomes. ## Core rules 1. **3-30-300 Rule:** The most important and least detailed information shou...