Build a REST API from your data warehouse using dbt metrics

In plain words

This tool enables developers to create REST APIs directly from data warehouse metrics defined in dbt. It allows teams to expose their analytics infrastructure as queryable endpoints without building separate backend services. The product targets data engineers and analytics teams who use dbt and want to programmatically access their metrics. It launched on GitHub, making it accessible as an open-source solution for teams seeking to streamline API development from existing data pipelines.

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