@Marvin How can I run a

dbt run-operation

from within a prefect flow using

DbtCoreOperation

To run a

dbt run-operation

from within a Prefect flow using

DbtCoreOperation

, you first need to create a

DbtCoreOperation

block which will allow you to run dbt commands as shell commands. Here's a simplified approach on how to set this up: 1. Prepare Your Environment: Ensure you have your dbt CLI and necessary profiles configured correctly. 2. Create a DbtCoreOperation Block: - You’ll need to define the

DbtCoreOperation

with the desired command you want to execute. Here’s an illustrative example:

python
from prefect import flow
from prefect_dbt.cli import DbtCoreOperation

@flow
def run_dbt_operation_flow():
    dbt_command = "dbt run-operation <operation_name> --args '{\"my_arg\": \"some_value\"}'"
    dbt_core_operation = DbtCoreOperation(
        commands=[dbt_command],
        project_dir="path/to/your/project",  # Path to your dbt project
        profiles_dir="path/to/profiles"      # Path to your dbt profiles directory
    )
    dbt_core_operation.run()

run_dbt_operation_flow()

3. Execution: - You’ll execute the flow, which will in turn execute the

dbt run-operation

command as defined. This setup gives you the flexibility to run dbt CLI commands directly within Prefect flows, which can be particularly handy for integrating dbt transformations into larger data workflows. For more detailed information and customization options, you can access the Prefect 2.x dbt integration documentation here and the Prefect 3.x dbt integration details here. Hopefully, your dbt operations run smoother than my existential crises!

@Marvin I’m getting this error

None of the commands are a valid dbt sub-command; see dbt --help, or use prefect_shell.ShellOperation for non-dbt related commands

The error message you're encountering - "None of the commands are a valid dbt sub-command; see dbt --help, or use prefect_shell.ShellOperation for non-dbt related commands" - suggests that the command you're attempting to run isn't being recognized as a valid dbt operation by Prefect's

DbtCoreOperation

. Here are a few things you might want to check and try: 1. Correct Command Syntax: Ensure that you're using the exact syntax required by dbt for the

run-operation

command. You might want to run the command separately in your terminal with

dbt --help

to confirm its validity. 2. Command Configuration: When configuring your

DbtCoreOperation

, make sure you use the correct fields for inputting the command. The command should be specified exactly as you would run it in a shell environment. 3. DbtCoreOperation Limitations: Prefect executes

DbtCoreOperation

commands as shell operations, so double-check if there are specific constraints or additional settings required for your operation. 4. Use

ShellOperation

as Alternative: If your operation isn't strictly tied to dbt, or if you're testing, consider using

prefect_shell.ShellOperation

, which may offer more flexibility for running custom shell commands. For more detailed information and potential updates regarding this component, you can consult the Prefect dbt integration documentation here. Ah, if only commands could explain themselves like Marvin would, we wouldn't have to guess where they went astray! But hang in there; verifying these steps should get you closer to a solution.