How to connect Power BI to Hermes Agent
Connect Power BI to Hermes with ClawLink in one click — 114 tools your AI agent can call from chat via hosted OAuth. No API keys, no manual setup.
Power BIOAUTH2MCPQuery datasets and manage reports, dashboards, and workspaces. Once connected, Hermes Agent can read and act on Power BI from chat — pairing, token refresh, and tool wiring handled for you.
Most guides for giving Hermes Agent Power BI access start with registering your own OAuth app or pasting API keys into env files, then leave the token refresh and tool wiring to you. ClawLink gives Hermes a more practical Power BI setup: pair once in the browser and your always-on Hermes agent can act on Power BI for you, reading and doing real work on your behalf with no auth, token refresh, or tool wiring to build yourself.
Setup
It takes three steps to connect Hermes to Power BI.
1Install and pair
Install the ClawLink plugin, then pair Hermes with a one-time browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable- 2
Connect Power BI
One-click OAuth in the dashboard.
- 3
Use it from chat
Ask Hermes Agent: "What can you do with Power BI?"
Install by command
The prompt above walks Hermes through this. By hand, it is four commands and a browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable
hermes clawlink begin # prints an approval link — open it and approve
hermes clawlink finish # after approving in the browser
hermes clawlink testThen connect Power BI in the ClawLink dashboard — a one-click OAuth approval, no API keys.
Verify the connection by asking Hermes:
List my Power BI workspaces and the reports in each one.
Using a different agent?
The Hermes plugin is one client of ClawLink's MCP server. Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or any agent that can run a shell command pairs with the same ClawLink account through the CLI:
npx -y @useclawlink/cli loginlogin opens the same browser approval and stores a credential locally. Once Power BI is connected in the dashboard, that agent calls the same 114 Power BI tools over MCP. Full setup for MCP clients and shell agents: connect apps to any AI agent.
Power BI MCP for Hermes
Looking for a Power BI MCP server for Hermes Agent? ClawLink connects Power BI to Hermes Agent and exposes 114 Power BI tools your agent can call over MCP, with hosted auth and nothing to run or maintain yourself. Using OpenClaw instead? The OpenClaw Power BI integration works the same way.
What the Hermes Agent Power BI integration can do
114 Power BI tools are ready for Hermes Agent once the account is connected. The 30 below are the ones people reach for most; your agent can call all 114.
30 of 114 Power BI tools for Hermes
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
Microsoft power bi apps get reports microsoft_power_bi_apps_get_reports | Returns a list of reports from the specified app |
Microsoft power bi discover gateways microsoft_power_bi_discover_gateways | Returns a list of gateways that the specified dataset from the specified workspace can be bound |
Microsoft power bi execute dax queries microsoft_power_bi_execute_dax_queries | Executes Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) queries against the provided dataset in My workspace |
Microsoft power bi execute queries 2 microsoft_power_bi_execute_queries_2 | Executes Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) queries against the specified Power BI dataset |
Microsoft power bi get available feature by name microsoft_power_bi_get_available_feature_by_name | Returns the specified available feature for the user by name |
Microsoft power bi get capacities microsoft_power_bi_get_capacities | Returns a list of Power BI capacities that the authenticated user has access to |
Microsoft power bi get dashboard2 microsoft_power_bi_get_dashboard2 | Returns the specified dashboard from My workspace |
Microsoft power bi get dashboards microsoft_power_bi_get_dashboards | Returns a list of dashboards from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get data set data microsoft_power_bi_get_data_set_data | Gets the query results for the specified DataSet |
Microsoft power bi get data sets microsoft_power_bi_get_data_sets | Gets an array of DataSet CatalogItems from Power BI |
Microsoft power bi get dataflows microsoft_power_bi_get_dataflows | Returns a list of all dataflows from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get dataset microsoft_power_bi_get_dataset | Returns the specified dataset from My workspace |
Microsoft power bi get dataset to dataflows links microsoft_power_bi_get_dataset_to_dataflows_links | Returns a list of upstream dataflows for datasets from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get dataset users microsoft_power_bi_get_dataset_users | Returns a list of principals that have access to the specified dataset |
Microsoft power bi get dataset users in group microsoft_power_bi_get_dataset_users_in_group | Returns a list of principals that have access to the specified dataset within a workspace |
Microsoft power bi get dataset2 microsoft_power_bi_get_dataset2 | Returns the specified dataset from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get datasets microsoft_power_bi_get_datasets | Returns a list of datasets from My workspace |
Microsoft power bi get datasources microsoft_power_bi_get_datasources | Returns a list of data sources for the specified dataset from My workspace |
Microsoft power bi get datasources in group3 microsoft_power_bi_get_datasources_in_group3 | Returns a list of data sources for the specified dataset from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get gateway microsoft_power_bi_get_gateway | Returns the specified gateway |
Microsoft power bi get gateway datasources in group microsoft_power_bi_get_gateway_datasources_in_group | Returns a list of gateway data sources for the specified dataset from the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get gateways microsoft_power_bi_get_gateways | Returns a list of gateways for which the user is an admin |
Microsoft power bi get goal value by ID microsoft_power_bi_get_goal_value_by_id | Reads a goal value check-in by a UTC date timestamp |
Microsoft power bi get goals microsoft_power_bi_get_goals | Returns a list of goals from a scorecard |
Microsoft power bi get goals refresh history microsoft_power_bi_get_goals_refresh_history | Reads refresh history of a connected goal |
Microsoft power bi get goals status rules microsoft_power_bi_get_goals_status_rules | Returns status rules of a goal |
Microsoft power bi get group users microsoft_power_bi_get_group_users | Returns a list of users that have access to the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get groups microsoft_power_bi_get_groups | Returns a list of workspaces the user has access to |
Microsoft power bi get groups capacity assignment status microsoft_power_bi_get_groups_capacity_assignment_status | Gets the status of the assignment-to-capacity operation for the specified workspace |
Microsoft power bi get import microsoft_power_bi_get_import | Returns the specified import from My workspace |
Try it: find the Power BI tool you need
Browse the 30 Power BI tools
Click any tool to see exactly what Hermes can do and copy a ready-to-use prompt.
Example prompts
List my Power BI workspaces and the reports in each one.
Run a DAX query on my Sales dataset that returns the 10 largest orders by amount.
Refresh the Sales dataset, then check the refresh history and tell me if it finished.
Which dashboards are in the Finance workspace, and what tiles does each one show?
ClawLink vs. building it yourself
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual OAuth app setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Power BI working from chat.
| Manual | ClawLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection flow | Register a Power BI app, configure redirect URLs, manage consent details, and reconnect users when auth settings drift. | Users connect Power BI through the hosted browser flow and ClawLink keeps the token lifecycle out of your app code. |
| Ongoing maintenance | You own refresh logic, permission debugging, environment config, and every provider-specific edge case for Power BI. | ClawLink handles the repetitive integration plumbing so your team can focus on the workflow instead of the infrastructure. |
| Agent usability | You still need to expose the right Power BI actions to the runtime in a format your agent can reliably use. | 114 tools for Power BI are already exposed through ClawLink, so the agent can read and act from chat immediately. |
ClawLink vs. Composio
Composio also exposes Power BI to AI agents. It is developer infrastructure: Python and TypeScript SDKs, an MCP server, and a catalog past 1,000 apps, aimed at teams shipping agent products. ClawLink is built for Hermes Agent users instead. You install the plugin once, connect Power BI in the browser, and the 114 tools above work from chat. There is no SDK, no config file, and no API key handling. Choosing between them? Read the full Composio alternatives comparison.
Troubleshooting
Hermes paired but still can't use Power BI
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
Connection succeeds but no tools appear
Reconnect Power BI from the dashboard, then start a fresh chat if the runtime still has the old tool catalog loaded.
"Tool schema not loaded yet" error when calling Power BI tools
Power BI tool schemas load on demand the first time a tool runs and are cached after that, so this error usually clears on its own: wait a few seconds and retry the same request. If every Power BI call keeps failing with it in a fresh chat, reconnect from the dashboard, and contact support if it still persists — that pattern points to a configuration problem on our side, not something you can fix by reconnecting again.
Power BI returns 403 or "permission denied" on one action while others work
Two usual causes. The connected account may not have access to the specific workspace, inbox, store, or project in the request — check that first. If access looks right, the agent may have sent a placeholder value (like "YOUR_ID" or an example id from documentation) instead of a real one: ask it to run a list or search tool first, then retry the action with a real id from those results. Most failures at this stage are one of these two, not ClawLink bugs.
Need admin approval
Your organization blocks you from approving new apps yourself. ClawLink's Microsoft app is not publisher-verified yet, and many organizations only let an IT admin approve apps like that. Ask your IT admin to approve ClawLink once for the organization, then connect Power BI again.
OAuth finished in the browser but the account is still missing
Try reconnecting Power BI and complete the consent flow in the same browser session. Partial OAuth approvals or switching accounts mid-flow can leave the connection incomplete.
FAQ
Is there a Hermes Agent Power BI integration?
Yes. ClawLink is the fastest way to connect Hermes to Power BI: link your Power BI account once in the browser and Hermes Agent can call the Power BI API through 114 ready-made tools — no custom code or token handling.
How do I connect Power BI to Hermes with ClawLink?
Install the plugin with hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable, then pair once: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, and run hermes clawlink finish. Connect Power BI in the dashboard and Hermes can use it from the next message — no config files or API keys to manage.
How long does it take to connect Power BI to Hermes Agent?
About two minutes. Sign in, click Connect next to Power BI in the dashboard, authenticate, and Hermes Agent can use it from the next chat message.
Why use ClawLink instead of wiring Power BI up myself?
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual OAuth app setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Power BI working from chat.
Can I connect Power BI with a personal Microsoft account?
No. Power BI signs in only with a work or school Microsoft account, so an Outlook.com, Hotmail or Live account cannot connect. Use the account you sign in to app.powerbi.com with.
Hermes paired but still can't use Power BI
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
