---
title: "Get started with Fusion"
source: dbt Core Documentation
source_url: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com
licence: Apache-2.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: dbt-docs
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

### New to dbt? Start here

Once you've caught up on everything [<Constant name="fusion" /> has to offer](/docs/fusion/about-fusion), begin your journey with the most powerful data transformation engine available! 


<Card
    title="Install Fusion + VS Code extension"
    body="Learn how to install and configure our most robust set of tools for local development."
    link="/docs/local/install-dbt?version=2#get-started"
    icon="dbt-bit"
    lifecycle="preview"/>

<Card
    title="Install Fusion CLI only"
    body="Learn how to install and configure the dbt Fusion engine from your command line."
    link="/docs/local/install-dbt?version=2#get-started"
    icon="dbt-bit"
    lifecycle="preview"/>

<Card
    title="Sign up for the dbt platform"
    body="Create a cloud-based dbt platform account to unlock the full potential of the Fusion engine."
    link="https://www.getdbt.com/signup"
    icon="dbt-bit"/>


### Already using dbt? Start here

Upgrade your existing projects to the <Constant name="fusion_engine" /> and learn about the tools available to you once you're there!


<Card
    title="dbt VS Code extension"
    body="Add the dbt VS Code extension to your existing development workflows for both dbt platform and the CLI."
    link="/docs/install-dbt-extension"
    icon="dbt-bit"
    lifecycle="preview"/>

<Card
    title="Guide: Prepare to upgrade to Fusion"
    body="Step-by-step guide to prepare your dbt platform projects for upgrading to Fusion."
    link="/guides/prepare-fusion-upgrade"
    icon="dbt-bit"
    lifecycle="private_preview"/>

<Card
    title="Guide: Upgrade to Fusion"
    body="Learn how to upgrade your eligible projects on the dbt platform to the Fusion engine with this comprehensive guide."
    link="/guides/upgrade-to-fusion"
    icon="dbt-bit"
    lifecycle="private_preview"/>
