Clarification on Using definition.pbir File After Git Clone

Hi uzuntasgokberk 

You can most certainly use the pbir file to open the report. It will function exactly as required.

Hi uzuntasgokberk ,

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Fabric Community.

You're correct in your observation. When you clone a Power BI project repository, the .pbip file is typically not included, as it contains user-specific configurations. Instead, the repository includes the definition.pbir file, which serves as the report definition in a source-controlled environment.

One of the key benefits of the PBIR format is that it allows granular tracking of every report change when your PBIP files are stored in a Git repository. This makes it easier to resolve merge conflicts and clearly understand the modifications made by Power BI Desktop. It also enhances source control and co-development experiences and can improve overall report development efficiency.

For more details on this workflow, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation on Power BI Projects:

Power BI Desktop projects (PBIP) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Power BI Desktop project report folder - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Blog: Power BI enhanced report format (PBIR) in Power BI Desktop developer mode (Preview) | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI

Hope this helps. Please reach out for further assistance.

Thank you.

Also thanks to GilbertQ for confirmation.