Quick Create from Semantic Model via API

[GigaGandalf]

I would like to use the auto-create or quick create function of powerbi via the api with an existing semantic model. As far as I can tell, this is not supported by the default quick create function described in:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/javascript/api/overview/powerbi/embed-quick-report

which only allows either manual data insertion or accessing data sources that do not require authentication, which doesn't work for me in a corporate environment.

Is there another way to access the auto generate function as you would via the web interface to generate a report from an exsting semantic model via the API?

[V-yubandi-msft]

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[V-yubandi-msft]

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[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @GigaGandalf ,

Currently, the Quick Create API does not support using existing semantic models in secured environments. However, did you have a chance to try the alternative solution shared by @lbendlin ? It provides a supported approach using the Power BI REST API, which may help achieve your goal.

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[johnbasha33 · Accepted solution]

@GigaGandalf 

You would use the Power BI REST API:

POST https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{groupId}/reports/GenerateToken

OR

POST https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{groupId}/reports/CloneReport

OR

POST https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{groupId}/reports

✅ You Create a blank report based on the semantic model
✅ Then you embed it for editing using an Embed Token
✅ Power BI’s Auto Insights / AI suggestions (like auto visuals, visual suggestions) are automatically available in Edit Mode.

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[GigaGandalf]

Hi Ibendlin, thanks for your response.

Are you referring to Jupyter Notebooks? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/jupyter-quick-report It seems that that would be an option, yes, but I am unsure if I am able to embed this into my existing web application. I was hoping for a more direct approach using the API only, but I will look into this.

[lbendlin]

wasn't that something you can do from a notebook?