The dScribe browser extension works with Chrome or Edge and assists in boosting data literacy and governance directly inside your reports. It's main application is Microsoft Power BI Apps and Reports, although it can also be used on different BI tools like Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
Key features include:
Easy access for end users
The dScribe compass ensures key info directly from your catalog, including documentation, validation status, linked definitions and who to contact with questions is just a click away on every app and report:
You can link glossary definitions or add explanations directly to report elements. These are called hotspots:
Contextual guidance
Users automatically get a walkthrough the first time they visit a report:
Notifications can also be posted to be displayed when users open a report, for example notifying them a report is now deprecated and pointing them to a newer version:
AI assistant for report documentation
An AI assistant shows report creators suggestions of relevant definitions from your shared glossary to help increase consistency and save time. The creator always has the final approval and stays in control:
Where to go next
→ Browser extension installation guide — how to get started with the extension
→ 🧭 How to access dScribe in Power BI via the extension — more details on the expected user experience inside Power BI
Have a question or can't find what you're looking for? Use the chat icon inside the catalog to reach the dScribe support team.