| 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 MCP server enabled; uniqueId required. |
Trace dependencies
Handle: dbt-tools-mcp:trace-dependencies
Contract
- Inputs:
uniqueId; direction (upstream or downstream, default upstream); optional depth; optional buildOrder (upstream)
- Outputs: dependency graph payload from MCP
- Done when: dependency neighborhood or build sequence is clear
Preconditions
Out of scope
Implementation
See references/implementation.md.