---
title: "dbt Model Dependency Analyzer"
description: "Analyzes dbt project DAGs using the dbt manifest.json artifact and the dbt Cloud API. Detects circular dependencies, orphaned models, and generates lineage visualizations."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core"
category:
  - "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "dbt-labs/dbt-core"
  github_stars: 12621
---

# dbt Model Dependency Analyzer

Analyzes dbt project DAGs using the dbt manifest.json artifact and the dbt Cloud API. Detects circular dependencies, orphaned models, and generates lineage visualizations.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/dbt-model-dependency-analyzer/)