dbt MCP local server

MCP discovered

Details

Transport: stdio
Docs: https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/dbt-ai/mcp-quickstart-cli

Authentication

dbt personal access token env DBT_PLATFORM_TOKEN + dbt service account token env DBT_PLATFORM_TOKEN discovered

dbt personal access token bearer Get token ↗

In dbt, open Account Settings → API tokens → Personal tokens, click Create personal access token, give it a name, save it, and copy the value before closing the window. See Personal access tokens.

dbt service account token bearer Get token ↗

In dbt, an account admin with a Developer license opens Account settings → Service Tokens → + New Token, assigns the needed permission sets, and copies the token when created. See Service account tokens.