Dbt Model Dependency Resolver 2

---
name: "dbt Model Dependency Resolver"
slug: "dbt-model-dependency-resolver-2"
description: "Analyzes dbt project DAGs to identify circular references, orphaned models, and suboptimal materialization strategies. Uses dbt-core manifest.json parsing with Jinja template resolution for accurate lineage tracking."
github_stars: 12621
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 Dependency Resolver

Analyzes dbt project DAGs to identify circular references, orphaned models, and suboptimal materialization strategies. Uses dbt-core manifest.json parsing with Jinja template resolution for accurate lineage tracking.

## 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-dependency-resolver-2/)