looker-lkml

Generate LookML views, explores, and models from dbt artifacts.

1|1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill looker-lkml
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Skill: looker-lkml
Source: https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev/tree/main/skills/looker-lkml
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill looker-lkml

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing and maintaining LookML for Looker can be time-consuming and error-prone. This Skill helps analytics engineers generate, review, and optimize LookML views, explores, and models, especially when converting dbt artifacts into LookML.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate LookML views, explores, and models from dbt manifests and raw sources.
  • Validate LookML against the Looker IDE and linting rules to ensure syntax and semantics.
  • Provide PDT setup guidance and access-grants recommendations for scalable governance.

Quick Start

Create a new LookML project and start by drafting a basic view from your dbt models, then add an explore to join the view with related dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions about looker-lkml

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate LookML views and explores from dbt models?

You can generate LookML views, explores, and models from dbt manifests by applying type inference and field name mapping to create consistent BI modeling artifacts ready for Looker.

What is the best way to convert dbt artifacts into LookML?

Converting dbt artifacts into LookML involves deriving views and explores from dbt manifests, ensuring correct field names and type inference while validating output against LookML linting rules.

How does LookML validation work with the Looker IDE and linting rules?

LookML validation works by checking generated views and explores against the Looker IDE and LookML lints to ensure both syntax and semantic correctness before deployment.

Can I set up PDTs and access grants when creating LookML models?

Yes, when creating LookML models you can set up PDTs and apply access-grants recommendations to ensure scalable governance across your Looker project.

Does the looker-lkml Skill work with raw sources or only dbt integrations?

The Skill works with both dbt integrations and raw sources, generating LookML views and explores by deriving correct field names and applying type inference from either input.