How to install Powerbi in Windsurf

To install Powerbi in Windsurf, paste the "powerbi" block into ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json and refresh the MCP panel in Cascade.

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1
Open the MCP config
In Windsurf, open Settings, then Cascade, then MCP servers, and choose to view the raw config.

Add the server

Paste this into mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "powerbi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "powerbi-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POWERBI_API_KEY": "YOUR_POWERBI_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

3
Refresh
Click refresh in the MCP panel. The server and its tools appear in Cascade.

Config file: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Powerbi needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Powerbi work in Windsurf?

Yes. Windsurf supports local and remote mcp servers, and Powerbi installs with the steps above.

Powerbi does not show up in Windsurf. What now?

Restart Windsurf fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Powerbi safe?

It scores 15 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.

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