databricks Platform · Updated Feb 20, 2026

JAR tasks on serverless compute is now in Public Preview

Running JAR jobs on serverless compute is now in Public Preview.

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What it does

Running JAR jobs on serverless compute is now in Public Preview. Use the JAR task to deploy Scala or Java code compiled into a JAR (Java ARchive). Before you create a JAR task, see Create a Databricks compatible JAR for build requirements and limitations.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Key capabilities

You can select an existing

You can select an existing JAR file or upload a new JAR file.

Not all locations support JAR

Not all locations support JAR files.

Not all compute configurations support

Not all compute configurations support JAR files in all supported locations.

Each Library Source has a

Each Library Source has a different flow for selecting or uploading a JAR file. See Install libraries. For serverless compute…

Architecture

Databricks Platform → Platform

In short

Running JAR jobs on serverless compute is now in Public Preview. Use the JAR task to deploy Scala or Java code compiled into a JAR (Java ARchive).

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Key takeaway

Running JAR jobs on serverless compute is now in Public Preview.

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