---
title: "dbt Model Lineage Extractor"
description: "Extracts and visualizes dbt model dependency lineage using the dbt Core manifest.json artifact API. Parses ref() and source() calls to build DAG representations via the dbt Cloud API v2."
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 Lineage Extractor

Extracts and visualizes dbt model dependency lineage using the dbt Core manifest.json artifact API. Parses ref() and source() calls to build DAG representations via the dbt Cloud API v2.

## 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-extractor-2/)