Migrating Dbt Project Across Platforms

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by dbt-labs · vlatest · Repository

This skill seamlessly migrates your dbt projects to different cloud platforms, streamlining deployments and reducing technical hurdles for faster insights.

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal
claude mcp add migrating-dbt-project-across-platforms npx -- -y @trustedskills/migrating-dbt-project-across-platforms
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Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "migrating-dbt-project-across-platforms": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/migrating-dbt-project-across-platforms"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

This skill facilitates the migration of a dbt (data build tool) project from one platform to another. It automates tasks like adapting connection strings, adjusting file paths, and updating configurations necessary for a successful transition. The goal is to minimize manual effort and potential errors during cross-platform dbt project migrations.

When to use it

  • Moving a dbt project from a local development environment to a cloud data warehouse (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • Migrating a dbt project between different cloud providers.
  • Transferring a dbt project from an on-premise database to a SaaS analytics platform.
  • Updating a dbt project's underlying infrastructure or database version.

Key capabilities

  • Adapts connection strings for new environments.
  • Adjusts file paths within the dbt project.
  • Updates configuration files (e.g., dbt_project.yml).

Example prompts

  • "Migrate my dbt project from my local machine to Snowflake."
  • "Move this dbt project from BigQuery to Redshift, updating all connection details."
  • “Can you migrate this dbt project to a new version of Postgres?”

Tips & gotchas

  • Ensure the target platform is supported by the skill.
  • Review the migrated project thoroughly after execution to confirm accuracy and functionality.

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Details

Version
vlatest
License
Author
dbt-labs
Installs
9

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