# hooks.dbt\_ref

`hooks.dbt_ref` allows users to access dbt models as Pandas DataFrames in their tasks. More on this in the [dbt](https://docs.runprism.com/v0.2.5/adapters/dbt) section.

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**Warning:** `hooks.dbt_ref` does NOT materialize your models for you! You'll need to materialize them yourselve (e.g., with `dbt run`) before using Prism's hooks.
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In addition, consult the [API reference](https://docs.runprism.com/v0.2.5/api-reference/prismhooks/hooks.dbt_ref-...) for details on the technical specifications of `hooks.dbt_ref`.