How to Use It Well
- Setup time ~15 minutes (download bundle + wire credentials + connect)
- GitHub stars + forks (verified): see Source & Thanks
- Tools span SQL, semantic layer queries, and docs search (see README tool list)
When agents answer data questions, the failure mode is hallucinating models, columns, or semantics. dbt-mcp is a way to ground answers in your dbt project artifacts and (optionally) your dbt platform APIs—so the agent can cite real entities.
FAQ
Q: Is it read-only? A: It includes both read-only context tools and CLI-like operations. Start with read-only and expand intentionally.
Q: Do I need dbt Cloud/Platform? A: The README mentions supporting multiple dbt environments; confirm which mode you run and configure accordingly.
Q: How do I keep it safe? A: Use least-privilege credentials, separate dev/prod targets, and require human confirmation for any write-like operation.