Alvin Rusly
07/13/2026, 5:46 AMkapa.ai
07/13/2026, 5:46 AMdisable_dbt_columns_autoupload works in that version.
What the knowledge sources do show is a history of reliability issues with this variable across multiple versions:
• A GitHub issue reports that disable_dbt_columns_autoupload was not being respected in version 0.18.1, with no reference to the variable even existing in the code at that time. [GitHub issue]
• The Elementary team suggested using a newer variable as a replacement:
vars:
columns_upload_strategy: none
This was recommended by an Elementary team member as the current preferred approach to skip column uploads. [Slack thread]
• The official docs still list disable_dbt_columns_autoupload: true as a supported option, but community experience suggests it has been unreliable in some versions. [On-run-end hooks]
My recommendation: Try columns_upload_strategy: none first, as it appears to be the more up-to-date approach. If neither works in 0.24, you can also explicitly exclude the model:
--exclude dbt_columns
For a definitive answer on 0.24 support, I'd suggest checking the Elementary GitHub releases or reaching out directly in the Elementary Slack community. 👍 0 button 👎 0 button ℹ️ Tip: Mention @elementary.ai in the thread for follow-ups or DM the app for 1-to-1 help.