# Does dbt-cloud work with DuckDB?

**URL:** https://discourse.getdbt.com/t/does-dbt-cloud-work-with-duckdb/6971
**Category:** Help
**Tags:** dbt-cloud
**Created:** [February 24, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.getdbt.com/t/does-dbt-cloud-work-with-duckdb/6971 "2023-02-24T14:37:22Z")
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### Author: ![adthority](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@adthority](https://discourse.getdbt.com/u/adthority)
#### Post date: [February 24, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.getdbt.com/t/does-dbt-cloud-work-with-duckdb/6971/1 "2023-02-24T14:37:22Z")

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## The problem I’m having

I want to configure my dbt-cloud profile to work with a local DuckDB instance (and maybe eventually an instance on an EC2 machine), but right now I can’t find any documentation on how to get started.

## The context of why I’m trying to do this

Just dipping my toes in the dbt pool right now. I’ve completed the Fundamentals course using a trial SnowFlake account, but now I’d like test it out using DuckDB. I’ve found a demo online, which is super helpful, but it’s only focused on using dbt-core. Question is, does the dbt-cloud platform work with DuckDB given that it’s not cloud-based? The GUI/IDE is super nifty and I want to take advantage of it as much as possible, but right now it’s not really clear to me how to get started.

## What I’ve already tried

Modifying my project details for Partner Connect Trial.

## Some example code or error messages

No error messages so far.