dbt
Debug Broken dbt Builds With Full Project Context
Debug broken dbt builds with project context.
Diagnose dbt compilation failures, runtime errors, failing tests, wrong results, and performance issues.
The problem it solves
When dbt fails, pasting the error into a chatbot is usually not enough. The fix depends on model SQL, compiled SQL, upstream dependencies, tests, configuration, and warehouse-specific errors.
What it does
Follows a structured dbt debugging workflow.
Inspects the failing model, compiled context, and likely upstream causes.
Explains the root cause rather than only patching the symptom.
Recommends or applies fixes when file edits are appropriate.
When to use it
WHEN
a dbt build, run, compile, or test command fails
WHEN
a model returns wrong or unexpected data
WHEN
a dbt model is slow or timing out
WHEN
a warehouse error needs to be mapped back to dbt logic
How it works
The skill checks project health, inspects the failing artifact, follows dependencies, diagnoses the likely cause, proposes a fix path, and validates the result.