Connect dbt and
Looker with AI

Redbird AI syncs your dbt models directly to Looker's semantic layer, validates metric consistency, and keeps documentation in sync. Stop manually updating LookML definitions every time your transformation logic changes.

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What you can automate today

Redbird gives your team ready-to-run workflows — just connect your accounts and go.

Sync dbt model updates to LookML view definitions automatically

When dbt models are built or updated, Redbird automatically generates or updates corresponding LookML view files in Looker. Column definitions, data types, and descriptions stay synchronized without manual translation. Analytics engineers deploy once and both systems reflect the same structure.

Validate metric definitions match between dbt metrics and Looker measures

Redbird compares metric logic defined in dbt_metrics.yml with corresponding Looker measures and dimensions. When discrepancies are detected—like different aggregation logic or filters—the system flags conflicts and suggests corrections. Teams maintain a single source of truth for business metrics.

Push dbt test results and data quality status to Looker metadata

After dbt runs data quality tests, Redbird surfaces test pass/fail status and freshness checks directly in Looker's Explore interface. Business users see which models have passed validation before building reports. Data trust becomes visible at query time.

Generate dbt source definitions from Looker usage patterns and Explores

Redbird analyzes which Looker Explores and joins business users rely on most, then generates corresponding dbt source and staging model scaffolds. Analytics engineers prioritize transformation work based on actual BI consumption. Documentation flows upstream from usage to schema.

Auto-update dbt column descriptions when Looker field labels change

When business teams refine field labels and descriptions in LookML for clarity, Redbird propagates those improvements back to dbt model documentation. Column-level context stays consistent across the analytics stack. Business language drives technical documentation.

Alert when Looker queries reference deprecated or removed dbt models

Before removing or renaming dbt models, Redbird scans active Looker dashboards and Looks for dependencies. Analytics engineers receive impact reports showing which reports will break and who owns them. Model deprecation becomes coordinated and safe.

Live in four steps

No engineers, no pipelines to maintain. Redbird handles the connectivity — you focus on the outcome.

01

Connect your accounts

Authorize dbt and Looker with OAuth or API credentials. Redbird never stores your data — it just passes through.

02

Describe what you want

Tell Redbird what to do in plain language — no SQL, no code, no configuration files required.

03

Review and activate

Redbird shows you exactly what it will do before running anything. Approve the workflow, set a schedule, and switch it on.

04

Let it run — and iterate

Workflows run on your schedule or on triggers. Every run is logged. Adjust with natural language at any time.

Built for data-driven teams

Redbird understands dbt's YAML schemas, test definitions, and lineage DAGs alongside Looker's LookML syntax, Explore relationships, and semantic layer structure.

AI that reads both SQL transformations and semantic definitions

Redbird parses dbt model SQL to extract column lineage, aggregation logic, and grain, then maps those structures to LookML dimensions, measures, and join paths. The platform recognizes when a dbt metric calculation should match a Looker measure definition and flags inconsistencies automatically. When schema changes propagate from your warehouse through dbt, Redbird updates corresponding view files, dimension groups, and derived tables in Looker without manual LookML editing.

dbt model YAML parsing
LookML view generation
Metric definition reconciliation
Column lineage mapping
10×

faster than manually syncing dbt schema changes to LookML view files

No more copying column lists between YAML and LookML, cross-referencing data types, or tracking which models map to which Explores.

Auto-generated reports

Redbird can pull from dbt and Looker simultaneously, merge the results, and format a polished report — sent on a schedule or on demand.

Trigger-based alerts

Set conditions in natural language. Get notified in Slack or email the moment a threshold is crossed in either dbt or Looker.

Enterprise-grade security

SOC 2 Type II certified. Data flows encrypted in transit and at rest. Fine-grained permission controls with full audit logs.

Bidirectional sync

Push data from dbt into Looker, or from Looker back into dbt. Resolve conflicts with configurable merge rules.

Full audit trail

Every workflow run is logged — what ran, what changed, and why. Replay or revert any individual step at any time.

Triggers & actions for every team

Start workflows from dbt model runs, test failures, or Looker usage events—and update either system automatically.

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Triggers & Actions
Trigger

dbt model run completes

Fires when a specific dbt model successfully builds in your data warehouse.

Trigger

dbt test fails

Triggers when a data quality test on a model returns errors or warnings.

Trigger

dbt model schema changes

Detects when columns are added, removed, or have type changes in a model definition.

Action

Update dbt model documentation

Modify description fields in model YAML files with context from downstream usage.

Action

Tag dbt models with metadata

Add or update tags and meta properties based on Looker consumption patterns.

Action

Create dbt source definition

Generate source YAML scaffolds for tables referenced in Looker Explores.

Looker
Triggers & Actions
Trigger

LookML model updated

Fires when view files, Explore definitions, or measure logic changes in production.

Trigger

Looker query runs

Triggers when a specific Explore or dashboard tile is queried by users.

Trigger

Looker field label changed

Detects when dimension or measure labels are edited in LookML files.

Action

Update LookML view definition

Modify view files to reflect new columns, types, or structure from dbt models.

Action

Create Looker dimension or measure

Generate LookML field definitions based on dbt column metadata and metrics.

Action

Add metadata to Looker Explore

Inject data freshness, test status, or lineage information into Explore descriptions.

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Ready to connect your stack?

Sync dbt transformations to Looker's semantic layer automatically. Keep metrics consistent, documentation updated, and your analytics stack connected without manual LookML edits.

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