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Browser Plugin - installation guide

How to install the dScribe Catalog extension in Chrome or Edge

Introduction

The browser plugin allows you to document Power BI Reports and Apps directly in-context. For example, you can add hotspots to report elements or set notifications when users open a report. The plugin is available for Chrome and Edge.

For more details on how users will see dScribe in Power BI, see 🧭 How to access dScribe in Power BI via the extension

There are 2 deployment options:

  1. Group installation (best for enterprises)

  2. Individual installation via the web store (best for initial onboarding or smaller rollouts)

1. Group installation of the browser extension

This is the recommended option for a large number of users. Your IT team can activate the browser extension centrally for your users. Learn more about this for Chrome browser and Edge browser.

Before you group-install the extension for multiple users, we recommend you set up SSO.

2. Individual installation of the browser extension

This is the fastest option for early adopters in your organization to get started. Note: some organizations block installation of browser extensions. If that is the case, use group installation.

Installing the extension on Google Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store

    • Navigate to the Chrome Web Store.

    • Search for “dScribe Data” in the search bar.
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  2. Select the dScribe Data Extension

    • Locate the official dScribe Data listing from the search results.
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  3. Add to Chrome

    • Click the Add to Chrome button on the extension page.

    • When prompted, click Add extension to confirm.
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  4. Confirmation

    • A dScribe icon will appear in your browser’s toolbar once installation is complete.

Installing the extension on Microsoft Edge

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store
    Navigate to the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store.
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  2. Search for "dScribe Data"
    Use the store’s search bar to find the dScribe Data extension.
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  3. Select the dScribe Data Extension
    Locate the official dScribe Data listing from the search results.
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  4. Add to Edge
    Click the Get button on the extension page.
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  5. Confirm Installation
    When prompted, click Add extension to confirm.
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  6. Confirmation
    Once installed, the dScribe icon will appear in your browser’s toolbar.

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