| name | trace-dependencies |
| description | Trace upstream or downstream dependencies for a dbt resource. Use for lineage, build order, or downstream blast radius. |
| compatibility | dbt-tools on PATH; unique_id required. |
Trace dependencies
Handle: dbt-tools-cli:trace-dependencies
Contract
- Inputs:
unique_id; direction (upstream or downstream, CLI default downstream); optional depth; optional build order (upstream)
- Outputs: dependency graph or flat list suitable for the user question
- Done when: dependency neighborhood or build sequence is clear
Preconditions
Out of scope
Implementation
See references/implementation.md.