Understand why dbt State reuses or rebuilds models.
What it does
Guides dbt State configuration and troubleshooting to improve reuse and explain unexpected model rebuilds.
When to use it
Use when enabling, configuring, optimizing, or debugging dbt State, including unexpected rebuilds and confusion with manifest-based state selection.
How to use it
Give it a question about dbt State configuration or unexpected rebuilds; it explains reuse behavior and recommends configuration or diagnostic steps.
Uses
What you need · 2
Operational use requires dbt; the guide covers dbt Core, the dbt platform, and Fusion.
Using the server requires either a standalone dbt State account or a dbt platform account; a dbt platform subscription is not required.
Access · 2
This skill
dbt State
Sends SQL to dbt State
dbt-state
Installs dbt-state for older dbt