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dbt Core MCP Server

Connector Data & Analytics Usable

MCP server for dbt projects enabling AI to query project metadata, execute SQL with Jinja templating, analyze lineage, trace column-level dependencies, and run dbt commands. Adapter-agnostic.

11 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed
Fair rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Enables AI pair programming for dbt developers across Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, and PostgreSQL. 181 commits shows sustained community maintenance.

Data engineering consulting engagements where the client uses dbt and wants AI to assist with model development, lineage analysis, and dependency tracing.

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https://github.com/NiclasOlofsson/dbt-core-mcp

By NiclasOlofsson

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.
CostFree

Trust Signals Automated Scan

Stars11Contributors2Last updated2026-04-06LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

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Discussed on Reddit

7 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Automated Scan review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Local bridge to dbt installation. No external data sent. MIT license. 181 commits. Single developer.

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Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
3/5
Security
3/5
Overall score3.00 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedApr 2026

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