Dbt Cli FAQs

Question 1

What are the main features of DBT CLI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include executing dbt commands through MCP tools, supporting major dbt operations (run, test, compile), a command-line interface, environment variable management, and configurable dbt executable path and profiles.yml location.

Question 2

What if I encounter a 'Could not find profile' error?

Accepted Answer

This usually means your `profiles.yml` file is missing from the `project_dir` or doesn't contain the profile referenced in your `dbt_project.yml`. Ensure your project directory is correctly structured with both configuration files present.

Question 3

How do I install and set up the DBT CLI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python 3.10+, the `uv` tool, and dbt CLI installed. Clone the repository with submodules, create a virtual environment, install dependencies using `uv pip install -e .`, and configure your environment variables.

Question 4

What is the DBT CLI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wraps the dbt CLI, allowing AI coding agents to interact with your dbt projects using standardized MCP tools. This enables automated dbt command execution and management.

Question 5

How can I use DBT CLI MCP Server with an MCP client?

Accepted Answer

Configure your MCP client (like Claude for Desktop) to use the DBT CLI MCP Server by adding its command and environment variables to the client's configuration file.  This allows the AI agent to access dbt functions.

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