Overview
Quick Inline Edit is a terminal-based AI assistant that’s very fast and accurate at writing dbt code. It has context into the full lineage of models based on the selected model by default, making it incredibly powerful for dbt development.Key Features
- Full Lineage Context: Understands the complete model lineage and dependencies
- Context Visibility: View the context through the lineage bar at the top of the dbt model content
- Sources Integration: Click to see and include source definitions in context
- Multi-file Editing: Edit multiple files simultaneously across the lineage
- Q&A Capability: Answer questions about model relationships and lineage
- Real-time Speed: The attached GIF is not sped up - edits happen instantly
How to Use
- Select a model to automatically load its lineage context
- Access Quick Inline Edit through the terminal:
- Type
/followed by your edit request (e.g.,/remove comments) - Or type
/editand press Enter to enter full edit mode
- Type
- Ask questions or request edits - The AI understands the full lineage and can answer questions about model relationships
- View the lineage bar at the top to see what context Quick Inline Edit has
- Use Cmd+Enter to accept all suggested edits across multiple files
Quick Inline Edit can modify multiple files at once based on lineage relationships, making complex refactoring tasks much faster.
Example Use Cases
Model Refactoring
Model Refactoring
Ask Quick Inline Edit to refactor a model and it will automatically update all downstream dependencies across multiple files.
Lineage Questions
Lineage Questions
“What models depend on this source?” or “How is this field calculated?” - Quick Inline Edit understands your entire data flow.
Column Changes
Column Changes
Add or modify columns and Quick Inline Edit will propagate the changes through your lineage where appropriate.
Source Integration
Source Integration
Quick Inline Edit can see your source definitions and help you build models that properly reference and transform source data.
Context Understanding
Quick Inline Edit’s power comes from its deep understanding of your dbt project:- Model Dependencies: Knows which models depend on each other
- Source Definitions: Understands your source tables and their schemas
- Column Lineage: Tracks how columns flow through transformations
- Business Logic: Understands the purpose and transformations in your models
Multi-File Editing
When you make changes that affect multiple models, Quick Inline Edit can:- Update all related models simultaneously
- Maintain consistency across your lineage
- Ensure referential integrity
- Apply consistent naming conventions
Cmd+Enter to accept all suggested changes across multiple files at once.