model-paths

dbt_project.yml

model-paths: [directorypath]

Definition

Optionally specify a custom list of directories where models and sources are located.

Default

By default, dbt will search for models and sources in the models directory, i.e. model-paths: ["models"].

Paths specified in model-paths must be relative to the location of your dbt_project.yml file. Avoid using absolute paths like /Users/username/project/models, as they may lead to unexpected behavior.

• ✅ Do:

  # Recommended relative path example
  model-paths: ["models"]

• ❌ Don't:

  # Avoid using absolute paths
  model-paths: ["/Users/username/project/models"]

Examples

Use a subdirectory named transformations instead of models

dbt_project.yml

model-paths: ["transformations"]