# loader

models/\<filename>.yml

```yml

sources:
  - name: <source_name>
    database: <database_name>
    loader: <string>
    tables:
      - ...
```

## Definition

Describe the tool that loads this source into your warehouse. Note that this property is for documentation purposes only — dbt does not meaningfully use this.

## Examples

### Indicate which EL tool loaded data

models/\<filename>.yml

```yml

sources:
  - name: jaffle_shop
    loader: fivetran
    tables:
      - name: orders
      - name: customers

  - name: stripe
    loader: stitch
    tables:
      - name: payments
```

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