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Do i require license to build custom visuals?
No, you don't need a license to build custom visuals. Packaging visuals into .pbiviz files is all done local to your machine and just requires the necessary dependencies (node + the packages). Otherwise, this part doesn't care about whether you're licensed or not. For instance, you can set up CI processes in places like GitHub Actions, which have no dependencies on the Power BI Service; just the modules in your package.json.
However, the process of debugging a visual is much more easily done using the Service. For debugging and access to the developer visual, as long as you work in your personal workspace then a free tier license will be enough. A Pro license is only needed if you're debugging in a workspace other than your personal one, as non-personal workspaces are a Pro feature.
Regards,
Daniel
Super UserNo, you don't need a license to build custom visuals. Packaging visuals into .pbiviz files is all done local to your machine and just requires the necessary dependencies (node + the packages). Otherwise, this part doesn't care about whether you're licensed or not. For instance, you can set up CI processes in places like GitHub Actions, which have no dependencies on the Power BI Service; just the modules in your package.json.
However, the process of debugging a visual is much more easily done using the Service. For debugging and access to the developer visual, as long as you work in your personal workspace then a free tier license will be enough. A Pro license is only needed if you're debugging in a workspace other than your personal one, as non-personal workspaces are a Pro feature.
Regards,
Daniel