Astronomer + dbt

Simplify dbt workflows with Astro.

Eliminate fragmented workflows and black-box limitations. Astro delivers unified dbt orchestration with observable pipelines across your entire data stack.

Unified platform. Maximum value.

Astro’s orchestration-first approach eliminates tool fragmentation, delivering complete visibility, and operational efficiency.

Complete observability and control

Gain full visibility into your dbt workflows. Cosmos integrates dbt model execution, dependencies, and status within the Airflow UI.

Efficient retries

Each model, seed, and test appears as its own Airflow task. Only failed or impacted transformations are rerun for faster recovery.

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See how to connect your dbt project, configure credentials, deploy with `astro dbt deploy`, and monitor model-level execution and efficient retries.

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Seamless integration & independent deployments

Orchestrate dbt, ingestion, ML, and analytics in unified pipelines. Deploy dbt code independently with `astro dbt deploy` for rapid, flexible CI/CD and multi-repo workflows.

Future-proof flexibility

Choose dbt Core or Fusion with Cosmos, author on dbt notebooks while staying flexible and compatible across Astro, MWAA, Cloud Composer, and self-hosted Airflow—never locked in.

Organizations from every industry transform their data operations with Cosmos.

Streamlining your dbt orchestration and observability with Astro & Cosmos.

Scale dbt operations

As your dbt projects and teams expand, Cosmos provides granular observability and robust orchestration, ensuring your pipelines remain efficient, scalable, and easy to manage—no matter how fast your business grows.

One platform for Airflow & dbt Core

Automate orchestration and gain instant, model-level observability with Cosmos— no custom scripts required. Faster troubleshooting, reduced engineering overhead, and more resilient data pipelines.

Overcome managed service limitations

Break free from vendor lock-in. Leverage the full power of Airflow and Cosmos, enabling multi-cloud portability and access to advanced orchestration features that drive business agility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use dbt Fusion with Astro?
Yes. Cosmos supports both dbt Core and dbt Fusion, letting you select the ideal engine based on your project’s scale and needs. To use dbt Fusion, simply install the Fusion binary in accordance with its licensing.
Is this compatible with my existing dbt setup?
Absolutely. Cosmos integrates smoothly with existing dbt Core projects, supporting local, Docker, or Kubernetes execution. You can migrate incrementally without disruption.
Is Cosmos priced as an add‑on?
No, Cosmos is open‑source and does not carry an additional price.
What’s the difference between Cosmos and dbt Deploys?
Cosmos delivers task‑level observability within Airflow, while dbt Deploys lets you independently deploy dbt code from your DAGs. Together, they streamline deployment and enhance visibility.
How do you handle dbt licensing changes?
Cosmos’s open‑source model ensures compliance with dbt’s updated licensing requirements, providing flexibility to choose your preferred engine based on your needs.

Build, run, & observe your data workflows. All in one place.

Build, run, & observe
your data workflows.
All in one place.

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