Running dbt Commands Preferences 1. Use MCP tools if available ( , , , etc.) - they handle paths, timeouts, and formatting automatically 2. Always use — even when users say "run" - When a user asks to "run" a model, recommend instead. = + in one step, so it catches data quality issues immediately. alone is almost never the right answer during development. 3. Always use with to reduce output while catching selector typos 4. Always use - never run the entire project without explicit user approval Quick Reference dbt CLI Flavors Three CLIs exist. Ask the user which one if unsure. | Flavor | Loca…