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dbt

dbt is a data transformation tool that enables data analysts and engineers to transform data in a cloud data analytics warehouse.

Objects extracted

Metadata Command Center extracts the following metadata from a dbt source system:

•DbtCalculation
•DbtFolder
•DbtModel

- dbtModelInstance

•DbtPackage
•DbtSeed
•DbtTest
•DbtProject

Note: Metadata Command Center only extracts metadata from models, seeds, and tests.

Data lineage

The following data lineage is available for dbt assets:

•Data set level is available for DbtModel and DbtSeed
•Data element level is available for DbtCalculation

Note: You cannot drill down to view the data element level lineage for the DbtModel and DbtSeed assets. Select a data element and open the Lineage tab to view the data element level lineage.