Dbt Model Lineage Mapper

---
name: "dbt Model Lineage Mapper"
slug: "dbt-model-lineage-mapper"
description: "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."
github_stars: 12621
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core"
category: "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework: "OpenClaw"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "dbt-labs/dbt-core"
  github_stars: 12621
---

# 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/)