dbt Core
Enables AI assistants to interact with DBT (Data Build Tool) projects, allowing them to query project metadata, inspect models and sources, view compiled SQL, and run DBT commands.
What is dbt Core?
dbt Core is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables ai assistants to interact with dbt (data build tool) projects, allowing them to query project metadata, inspect models and sources, view compiled sql, and run dbt commands.
Enables AI assistants to interact with DBT (Data Build Tool) projects, allowing them to query project metadata, inspect models and sources, view compiled SQL, and run DBT commands.
This server falls under the Databases category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables AI assistants to interact with DBT (Data Build Tool)
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx dbt-core-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about dbt Core
What is dbt Core?
dbt Core is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables ai assistants to interact with dbt (data build tool) projects, allowing them to query project metadata, inspect models and sources, view compiled sql, and run dbt commands. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install dbt Core?
Follow the installation instructions on the dbt Core GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with dbt Core?
dbt Core works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is dbt Core free to use?
Yes, dbt Core is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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