Yes, Elementary v0.16.1 is compatible with dbt Core v1.9.x, including v1.9.4. Trusted support staff have confirmed that the latest versions of Elementary support dbt Core v1.9 without issue. For example, when asked if the latest Elementary version supports dbt core v1.9, the response was "For sure!" from the support team, indicating official compatibility between these versions [Slack: dbt 1.9 support](https://slack.com/archives/C02CTC89LAX/p1734962345464009). If you encounter any issues, ensure that both your Elementary CLI and dbt package minor versions are aligned (e.g., both at 0.16.x), as this is recommended for compatibility [Slack: Version compatibility](https://slack.com/archives/C02CTC89LAX/p1687993325259259).