power-pages
Installation
SKILL.md
Skill: Power Pages (External Portals)
When to Use
Trigger when building external-facing websites on Dataverse — customer portals, partner portals, self-service portals, community forums, or any authenticated web experience exposing Dataverse data to external users.
When to Use Power Pages vs Alternatives
| Scenario | Best Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| External customer self-service portal | Power Pages | Built-in Dataverse integration, external auth |
| Internal business app | Model-Driven or Canvas App | Simpler, no portal overhead |
| Public marketing website | Azure Static Web Apps / WordPress | Power Pages is overkill |
| External API for partners | Custom Connector + APIM | No UI needed |
| Complex custom frontend for externals | Code App + Microsoft Entra ID B2C | Full React control |
| Simple form intake from externals | Power Pages or Microsoft Forms | Depends on data destination |