dbt-troubleshoot

Name: dbt-troubleshoot
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Author: AltimateAI

Diagnose and resolve dbt errors across compilation, runtime, tests, and data quality.

792|138|Updated Feb 27, 2026

Search Tags:#debugging #dbt #sql #diagnostics #workflows #data-model #dbt-troubleshoot

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Skill: dbt-troubleshoot
Source: https://github.com/AltimateAI/altimate-code/tree/main/.opencode/skills/dbt-troubleshoot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AltimateAI/altimate-code --skill dbt-troubleshoot

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What problem does it solve?

Debug dbt errors across compilation failures, runtime database errors, test failures, wrong data, and performance issues to keep dbt projects healthy and reliable. This Skill provides a structured approach to diagnosing, classifying, and resolving issues so teams can restore correctness quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Diagnostic workflow: health checks, error classification, offline SQL analysis, and guided fixes for dbt projects.
References & guidance: quick access to error guides, CLI commands, and best practices to navigate common dbt issues.
End-to-end recovery: from compilation to data verification, including upstream checks and downstream impact analysis.

Quick Start

Inspect the error output from a failing dbt run and initiate the following steps to diagnose and fix the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about dbt-troubleshoot

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I debug dbt compilation and runtime errors?▼

To debug dbt errors, you need a structured diagnostic workflow that performs health checks, classifies the error, and analyzes the SQL offline. This isolates compilation failures and runtime database issues for targeted fixes.

What is the best way to troubleshoot failing dbt tests and data quality issues?▼

Troubleshooting dbt tests and data quality issues requires classifying the failure and validating upstream and downstream models. This approach identifies whether the problem stems from data inputs or model logic.

Do I need the altimate-dbt toolchain to diagnose dbt project issues?▼

Yes, diagnosing dbt project issues with this workflow requires the altimate-dbt toolchain and a ready environment. These dependencies enforce a deterministic process to validate fixes and restore correctness.

Can I use offline SQL analysis to fix dbt data models without a database connection?▼

Yes, offline SQL analysis evaluates dbt data models without direct database execution. It inspects compiled code to identify logical errors and guide targeted fixes before applying changes to the environment.

Why does my dbt workflow fail during runtime execution and how can I resolve it?▼

dbt runtime execution failures often stem from database connectivity or resource constraints. Resolving them requires running health checks, validating environment readiness, and applying guided fixes to restore the workflow.