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Install Fusion from the CLI preview

Fusion can be installed via the command line from our official CDN:

  • macOS/Linux: Using curl

macOS & Linux installation​

Run the following command in the terminal:

curl -fsSL https://public.cdn.getdbt.com/fs/install/install.sh | sh -s -- --update

To use dbtf immediately after installation, reload your shell so that the new $PATH is recognized:

exec $SHELL

Or, close and reopen your Terminal window. This will load the updated environment settings into the new session.

Windows installation (PowerShell)​

Run the following command in PowerShell:

irm https://public.cdn.getdbt.com/fs/install/install.ps1 | iex

To use dbtf immediately after installation, reload your shell so that the new Path is recognized:

Start-Process powershell

Or, close and reopen PowerShell. This will load the updated environment settings into the new session.

Verify the installation​

After installation, open a new command-line window and verify that Fusion is installed correctly by checking the version. You can run these commands using dbt, or use dbtf as an unambiguous alias for Fusion, if you have another dbt CLI installed on your machine.

dbtf --version
  • macOS & Linux: $HOME/.local/bin/dbt
  • Windows: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\.local\bin\dbt.exe

This location is automatically added to your path to easily execute the dbtf command, but it requires reloading your shell.

Update Fusion​

The following command will update to the latest version of Fusion and adapter code:

dbtf system update

Uninstall Fusion​

This command will uninstall the Fusion binary from your system, but aliases will remain wherever they are installed (for example ~/.zshrc):

dbtf system uninstall

Adapter installation​

The Fusion install automatically includes adapters outlined in the Fusion requirements. Other adapters will be available at a later date.

Troubleshooting​

Common issues and resolutions:

  • dbt command not found: Ensure installation location is correctly added to your $PATH.
  • Version conflicts: Verify no existing dbt Core or dbt CLI versions are installed (or active) that could conflict with Fusion.
  • Installation permissions: Confirm your user has appropriate permissions to install software locally.

Frequently asked questions​

  • Can I revert to my previous dbt installation?

    Yes. If you want to test Fusion without affecting your existing workflows, consider isolating or managing your installation via separate environments or virtual machines.

More information about Fusion​

Fusion marks a significant update to dbt. While many of the workflows you've grown accustomed to remain unchanged, there are a lot of new ideas, and a lot of old ones going away. The following is a list of the full scope of our current release of the Fusion engine, including implementation, installation, deprecations, and limitations:

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