# Dbt

> dbt (data build tool)

- Skill: `neuralblitz/dbt-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add neuralblitz/dbt-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/neuralblitz/dbt-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: NeuralBlitz (https://skillmd.com/u/neuralblitz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/neuralblitz/dbt-2

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# dbt (data build tool)

dbt enables analytics engineers to transform data in their warehouses by using SQL SELECT statements. It implements software engineering best practices for analytics code.

## Key Concepts

- SQL SELECT transformations
- Models and refs
- dbt packages
- Tests and documentation
- Jinja templating

## Common Use Cases

- Data warehouse modeling
- BI table preparation
- Data pipeline orchestration
- Metrics definition
- Data quality assurance

## Best Practices

- Structure projects properly
- Use naming conventions
- Implement data tests
- Document models
- Leverage packages

## Resources

- Docs.getdbt.com
- Related Skills: sql, data-engineering, snowflake