dbt v2.0 generally available, Rust-based single engine

GASeptember 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

dbt v2.0 is the next major version of dbt, running on a single engine written in Rust. Install it with pip install dbt and run it locally, in a VPC, or on the dbt platform. Announced at dbt Summit 2026.

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https://docs.getdbt.com/docs/dbt-versions/release-notes#september-2026

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