Agent Mode

Agent Mode lets DinoAI create and modify files directly in your project. It's designed to turn natural language instructions into working dbt™ code.

Common Use Cases

Common Use Cases

• Source definitions: Create or update sources.yml with warehouse metadata

• Model creation: Generate staging, intermediate, and mart models

• Documentation: Document multiple models in seconds

• Project configuration: Configure dbt_project.yml based on your folder structure

• External integrations: Pull information from Jira tickets or search web resources with Perplexity

• Code standardization: Apply consistent formatting and patterns across your codebase

How to Use Agent Mode

1. Click the DinoAI icon (🪄) in the left panel of the Code IDE

2. Agent Mode is the default - switch only if you're currently in Ask Mode

3. Type a prompt describing what you want to create or modify

4. Review the suggested changes in preview boxes

5. Click Accept to apply or Reject to decline

Adding Context Makes DinoAI Smarter

Provide context for better results:

• "Add File" for a specific reference file

• "Add Open Files" for all open editor tabs

• "Add Directory" for entire folders

Learn more about context

Key Features

Direct File Editing

DinoAI creates or modifies files based on your prompts, always showing previews before applying changes.

Warehouse Awareness

Connects to your data warehouse to understand your metadata, including: tables, columns, and relationships.

Built-in Safeguards

• All changes require your explicit approval

• DinoAI won't run expensive queries without permission

• Follows your .dinorules configurations for consistency

Effective Prompts

The more specific your prompt, the better the results:

"Create a staging model for the customers table in my raw_data source

Update sources.yml to include the new marketing tables.

Document all models in the marts/finance folder.

Want to see Agent Mode in action? Check out our detailed Use Cases.