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Install dbt OSS

(Applies to dbt v2.0 and later)

The open-source v2 foundation is licensed under Apache 2.0. Most users don't need this page — install dbt normally with the standard instructions. This page is for organizations that require the Apache 2.0 codebase specifically.

Install​

Install the dbt OSS prerelease with pip:

python -m pip install --pre dbt-core

Confirm the installed version begins with 2.:

dbt --version

During beta, you must target either the pre-release version or an explicit pin. After install, immediately update to the most recent version:

Explicit pin:

python -m pip install dbt-core==2.0.0rc2

For adapter install details, refer to the dbt repository.

What's included​

  • The open-source, Rust-based dbt runtime.
  • The dbt project language and DAG semantics.
  • The standard dbt command set (run, build, test, compile, parse, and more).

What's not included​

The standard dbt install gives you dbt v2, which adds the following on top of the open source layer:

  • SQL comprehension and static analysis
  • LSP features (autocomplete, hover info, inline errors)
  • dbt lint and error diagnostics
  • dbt VS Code extension integration

For the full picture of what you get with dbt, refer to v2 availability.

Contributing​

To contribute, refer to the dbt repository and its CONTRIBUTING guide, or ask in the dbt Community.

License​

dbt OSS is licensed under Apache 2.0. Refer to the LICENSE file in the repository. Refer to dbt licensing for more info.

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