What changed

Flint’s compiler handles visual updates; chat integration uses Flint-MCP and MCP Apps.

Source: Microsoft Research Flint-interactive language announcement

Our analysis

Builder’s view: choose one reader question a static chart cannot answer. Check that selections, linked tables and a reset all show the same underlying records before adding more interactions.

Keep in mind

Chat use requires setup; application-specific interactions need event handlers.

Source: Microsoft Research Flint-interactive language announcement

Sources & dates

Article updated: 23 Oct 2026

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