# dbt Model Lineage Mapper

> Parses dbt manifest.json and catalog.json to extract full model lineage graphs using the dbt Core artifact API. Generates interactive DAG visualizations and impact analysis for model changes.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/dbt-model-lineage-mapper` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/dbt-model-lineage-mapper`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/dbt-model-lineage-mapper/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/dbt-model-lineage-mapper

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# dbt Model Lineage Mapper

Parses dbt manifest.json and catalog.json to extract full model lineage graphs using the dbt Core artifact API. Generates interactive DAG visualizations and impact analysis for model changes.

## Installation

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- [Install dbt Core](https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/get-started/installation) or explore the [dbt Cloud CLI](https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/cloud/cloud-cli-installation), a command-line interface powered by [dbt Cloud](http...
- Read the [introduction](https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/introduction/) and [viewpoint](https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/about/viewpoint/)
- ## Join the dbt Community

- Source: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/HEAD/README.md

## Source

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