> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/consume/activate/bi-tools.md).

# BI tools

Plug a Data Product into your BI and analytics stack to build reports and dashboards on top of its governed semantic models.

## Open the BI tools page

The **Plug in BI tools** page points you straight to the right setup guide for your tool, so you skip generic connection research. From the Data Product page, select **Activate → BI Tools** to open it — each supported tool has a **Get started** link to its setup and usage guide.

![Plug in BI tools page showing Power BI and Tableau Desktop options](/files/Z7U4OQgNKuMDyrHM3E7L)

## Supported tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Description</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Target</th><th data-hidden>Title</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pick this when you build reports and dashboards and want governed semantic models available without re-modeling data.</td><td><a href="/pages/5d3ErEhlaBv5TXJCOrWJ">/pages/5d3ErEhlaBv5TXJCOrWJ</a></td><td>Power BI</td></tr><tr><td>Pick this when you'd rather explore and visualize the Data Product interactively in Tableau Desktop.</td><td><a href="/pages/ZEIpv3XXanvoznPwOODn">/pages/ZEIpv3XXanvoznPwOODn</a></td><td>Tableau Desktop</td></tr></tbody></table>

The page also links to other activation options — Connect with MCP, Build on the APIs, and Query in your DB Client.

For connector concepts, supported features, and deep-dive configuration, see the [BI tools section in Concepts](/concepts/foundations/activation/bi-tools.md). Each tool page links directly to its own reference.


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