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databricks Platform · Updated Mar 26, 2026

Genie Agent Enhancements

Expanded sharing and SQL download capabilities.

What it does

Genie Agents, previously known as Genie Spaces, now allow sharing with all account users through a new share modal. Additionally, the APIs for downloading full query results have been updated to respect workspace-level settings for SQL downloads. This enhances the usability and accessibility of Genie Agents for data queries.

Why it matters

These enhancements improve collaboration across teams by allowing broader access to Genie Agents, which can lead to increased productivity and better data-driven decision-making. The respect for SQL download settings also ensures compliance with organizational data governance policies.

Key capabilities
Share with All Users
The share modal now includes an option to share your Genie Agent with all account users.
SQL Download Settings
APIs for downloading full query results now adhere to workspace-level SQL download settings.
Prerequisites
Unity Catalog must be enabled and data registered.
Users must have Databricks SQL workspace entitlement.
CAN USE permission on a pro or serverless SQL warehouse is required.
Recommended use cases
Business users querying data through natural language.Data analysts configuring agents for specific data sets.Teams collaborating on data insights using shared agents.
Limitations · remember
!Each Genie Agent can support up to 10,000 conversations.
!Each conversation can include up to 10,000 messages.
Architecture
Genie Agent → Unity Catalog → SQL Warehouse
Get started
1
Access Genie Agents
Click 'Genie Agents' in the sidebar.
2
Create New Agent
Click 'New' in the upper-right corner and choose data sources.
3
Share Agent
Use the share modal to select 'All account users' and set permissions.
Key takeaway
The Genie Agent enhancements facilitate easier sharing and compliance with SQL download settings, fostering better collaboration and data governance.
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