# Building dbt Semantic Layer

Build semantic models, metrics, and dimensions in dbt\.

Canonical: https://claudelist.com/listings/skill-dbt-labs-dbt-agent-skills-building-dbt-semantic-layer

Category: Skills

Source: vendor · dbt Labs

Source checked: 2026-10-14

Website: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/dbt/skills/building-dbt-semantic-layer

Use when creating or modifying dbt Semantic Layer components — semantic models, metrics, dimensions, entities, measures, or time spines. Covers MetricFlow configuration, metric types (simple, derived, cumulative, ratio, conversion), and validation for both latest and legacy YAML specs.

## Install or set up

1. Review this skill’s `SKILL.md` and any prerequisites at the source.
2. From the project where you use Claude Code, run the command below. It installs only this skill into project scope; add `-g` for your personal scope.
3. Restart Claude Code and invoke `/building-dbt-semantic-layer` or ask Claude to use the skill. If it does not appear, check `.claude/skills/` and the source’s setup notes.

```sh
npx skills add https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/dbt/skills/building-dbt-semantic-layer --agent claude-code
```

Installation guide: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/dbt/skills/building-dbt-semantic-layer