# Paradime
> Modern data transformation platform for building and managing data pipelines. It integrates with MotherDuck for running data transformation projects against MotherDuck.
## How it works with MotherDuck

Paradime connects dbt development environments to MotherDuck so dbt models can run against a MotherDuck database.

## Prerequisites

- A Paradime workspace and dbt project.
- A MotherDuck service token.
- The MotherDuck database path and default schema for dbt models.

## Setup

1. In Paradime, open **Settings** > **Connections**.
2. Select **Add New** under the Code IDE connection section.
3. Choose **MotherDuck**.
4. Enter the dbt profile name and target.
5. Configure the profile with the MotherDuck database path, for example `md:jaffle_shop_dev`.
6. Paste the MotherDuck service token.
7. Enter the default schema and thread count.
8. Save the connection and validate it from the Paradime terminal or by running a small dbt model.

![Paradime MotherDuck connection form](../img/paradime-motherduck-connection.png)

## Authentication and configuration

- Paradime stores the MotherDuck token as a user-level environment variable named `motherduck_token`.
- If your Paradime environment uses IP restrictions, allow traffic from the Paradime IP range for your selected data location.
- Configure extensions and DuckDB settings only when your dbt project needs them, such as reading or writing external files.

## Important notes

- The Paradime docs include an example with S3 and Parquet settings. Those are optional project settings, not required for a basic MotherDuck connection.
- Keep the MotherDuck token at user level so different developers can use their own credentials when needed.

## Use cases

- Develop dbt models in Paradime against MotherDuck.
- Run validation queries from the Paradime terminal.
- Schedule dbt transformations that target MotherDuck.

## Related content

- [View the full Paradime MotherDuck setup guide](https://docs.paradime.io/app-help/documentation/settings/connections/development-environment/motherduck)
- [Loading data into MotherDuck](/key-tasks/loading-data-into-motherduck/)
- [MotherDuck authentication](/key-tasks/authenticating-and-connecting-to-motherduck/authenticating-to-motherduck)


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