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Horizun PBI MCP vs Markmap MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Horizun PBI MCP and Markmap MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Horizun PBI MCP
Data Visualization · Local stdio
Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Markmap MCP Server
Data Visualization · Local stdio
Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Horizun PBI MCP if you need specialized Data Visualization tools running via a local process. Choose Markmap MCP Server if your workspace requires Data Visualization integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Horizun PBI MCP logo

Choose Horizun PBI MCP when:

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
  • You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
  • Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
  • Primary tools included: pbi_list_desktop_models, pbi_select_model, pbi_run_dax.
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Markmap MCP Server logo

Choose Markmap MCP Server when:

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
  • You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
  • Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
  • Primary tools included: markdown_to_mindmap, list_mindmaps, get_mindmap.
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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification
Horizun PBI MCP logo
Horizun PBI MCP
Data Visualization
Markmap MCP Server logo
Markmap MCP Server
jinzcdev
Data Visualization
SummaryOpen-source MCP server for Power BI Desktop, DAX, PBIP, TMDL and PBIR automation.An MCP server built on markmap that converts Markdown to interactive mind maps. Supports multi-format exports (PNG/JPG/SVG), live browser preview, one-click Markdown copy, and dynamic visualization features.
Category & ScopeData Visualization

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Horizun PBI MCP Tools (27)

pbi_list_desktop_models
lists open models (port, connection string, catalog, number of tables).
pbi_select_model
sets the active model (by `port` if there are several).
pbi_run_dax
runs DAX (`query`, `max_rows`).
pbi_test_connection
validates the active connection.
pbi_validate_measures
validates measure DAX WITHOUT modifying the model (dry-run with `DEFINE MEASURE`); useful before creating them.
pbi_validate_desktop_render
opens a `.pbix`/`.pbip`, captures the exact window by PID without depending on focus and only closes Desktop if the tool itself opened it.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Horizun PBI MCP Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "horizun-pbi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "horizun-pbi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Markmap MCP Server Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jinzcdev-markmap-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Horizun PBI MCP is categorized under Data Visualization and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Markmap MCP Server belongs to Data Visualization using local stdio subprocess. Select Horizun PBI MCP when you need capabilities focused on data visualization and Markmap MCP Server when you require tools for data visualization.

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Data Visualization
Quality signal48/100 (Fair)68/100 (Great)
Transport ProtocolLocal Subprocess (stdio)Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth RequirementNo auth requiredNo auth required
Pricing ModelFree / Open SourceFree / Open Source
Required Env VarsNone requiredNone required
Compatible Clients
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signalnpx · lownpx · high
Engagement & Health 1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 16 stars 3 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 287 stars
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pbi_analyze_model_quality
typical model issues.
pbi_document_model
complete documentation in Markdown to `outputs/`.
pbi_export_excel
verified workbook with model, report, audit and optional read-only DAX rows.
pbi_generate_pdf_report
executive/technical/audit PDF with optional dashboard PNG/JPEG captures.
pbi_sharepoint_list_folder
lists SharePoint Online folders through Microsoft Graph with pagination and limits.
pbi_sharepoint_download_folder
staged all-or-nothing download to `outputs/sharepoint/`, verified by size and SHA-256.
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Markmap MCP Server Tools (4)

markdown_to_mindmap
Convert structured Markdown (headings # and nested lists -) into an interactive mind map HTML file, with optional server-side PNG/JPG/SVG export. Use when the user wants a visual mind map/outline of structured content (architecture, plans, notes, hierarchies), or asks to visualize / mindmap / diagram. Do not use for flat unstructured text (restructure first), or to list/read existing outputs (use list_mindmaps / get_mindmap). Behavior: - WRITES files under the configured output dir. HTML is always written; image formats write an extra file. Reusing filename overwrites. - html is fast (<1s). png/svg/jpg launch headless Chromium via Playwright (5–15s; requires: npm install playwright && npx playwright install chromium). - Local only — no external APIs or third-party keys. Open mode=never: The server never opens the browser. - Offline=false (server config). Response: - JSON {"htmlFilePath":"<path>","filePath":"<path>"} — htmlFilePath is always the HTML source; filePath is the primary artifact (HTML or image). - Return mode=path: Paths JSON only — no inline content. - Errors: isError:true with {"error","message"}.
list_mindmaps
List markmap* files (html/png/jpg/jpeg/svg) in the output directory, newest first. Read-only — no side effects. Missing/empty dirs return {"files":[]}. Returns: {"outputDir","files":[{"name","filePath","size","mtimeMs","mtime"}]} (mtime is ISO 8601). Use before get_mindmap to discover paths, or before cleanup_mindmaps to preview targets. Not for generating new mind maps (use markdown_to_mindmap).
get_mindmap
Retrieve a generated mind map file by absolute path. Read-only — no side effects. Only paths inside the configured output directory are allowed (path traversal denied). Returns JSON {"filePath","mimeType","size"}. For text/html or image/svg+xml under 200KB, also appends a text content block. PNG/JPG return metadata only (no image block) — re-export via markdown_to_mindmap with format=png|jpg if the agent needs pixels. On error: isError:true with {"error":"Failed to retrieve mind map","message"}. Use list_mindmaps first to obtain a valid filePath. Prefer this over regenerating when the file already exists.
cleanup_mindmaps
Permanently delete markmap* files from the output directory. DESTRUCTIVE and irreversible when dryRun is false. dryRun defaults to false — omitting it WILL delete. Always call once with dryRun=true to preview, then again with dryRun=false to commit. Prefer list_mindmaps beforehand. Returns {"deleted":["<path>",...],"kept":<n>}; dryRun responses also include dryRun:true and do not delete. Use instead of manual file deletion when pruning old generated mind maps.
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