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Install Fusion from the CLI Preview

Fusion can be installed via the command line from our official content delivery network (CDN).

If you already have the dbt Fusion Engine installed, you can skip this step. If you don't have it installed, you can follow these steps to install it:

  1. Open a new command-line window and run the following command to install the dbt Fusion Engine:

    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.

  2. Run the following command to verify you've installed Fusion:

    dbtf --version

    You can use dbt or its Fusion alias dbtf (handy if you already have another dbt CLI installed). Default install path:

    • macOS/Linux: $HOME/.local/bin/dbt
    • Windows: C:\Users\<username>\.local\bin\dbt.exe

    The installer adds this path automatically, but you may need to reload your shell for the dbtf command to work.

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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