snapshot-paths

dbt_project.yml

snapshot-paths: [directorypath]

Definition

Optionally specify a custom list of directories where snapshots are located.

Default

By default, dbt will search for snapshots in the snapshots directory. For example, snapshot-paths: ["snapshots"].

Paths specified in snapshot-paths must be relative to the location of your dbt_project.yml file. Avoid using absolute paths like /Users/username/project/snapshots, as it will lead to unexpected behavior and outcomes.

• ✅ Do

  • Use relative path:

    snapshot-paths: ["snapshots"]

• ❌ Don't:

  • Avoid absolute paths:

    snapshot-paths: ["/Users/username/project/snapshots"]

Examples

Use a subdirectory named archives instead of snapshots

dbt_project.yml

snapshot-paths: ["archives"]