---
title: "dbt Model Lineage Analyzer"
description: "Parses dbt project manifests and catalog artifacts to build complete data lineage graphs. Uses the dbt Cloud API v2 for run metadata and the dbt Core manifest.json for model dependency analysis."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core"
category:
  - "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework:
  - "Claude Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "dbt-labs/dbt-core"
  github_stars: 12621
---

# dbt Model Lineage Analyzer

Parses dbt project manifests and catalog artifacts to build complete data lineage graphs. Uses the dbt Cloud API v2 for run metadata and the dbt Core manifest.json for model dependency analysis.

## 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-lineage-analyzer/)