---
title: "dbt Model Dependency Resolver"
description: "Analyzes dbt project DAGs to identify circular references, orphaned models, and suboptimal materialization strategies. Uses dbt-core manifest.json parsing with Jinja template resolution for accurate lineage tracking."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core"
category:
  - "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "dbt-labs/dbt-core"
  github_stars: 12621
---

# dbt Model Dependency Resolver

Analyzes dbt project DAGs to identify circular references, orphaned models, and suboptimal materialization strategies. Uses dbt-core manifest.json parsing with Jinja template resolution for accurate lineage tracking.

## 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-resolver-2/)