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databricks Platform · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Genie One Enhancements

New features for improved document management and interactivity.

What it does

The Genie One enhancements introduce several new features, including document citations that link back to data sources, a version history for documents, and support for opening links in soft tabs. Additionally, the GitHub MCP connection and the Genie One MCP App are now in Beta, providing rich UI interactions and certified visualizations. These features enhance the usability and functionality of Genie One for data-driven decision-making.

Why it matters

These enhancements significantly improve the user experience by providing transparency in data sourcing and version control, which is crucial for governance and compliance. The ability to open links in soft tabs increases productivity by allowing users to navigate without losing their current context. Overall, these updates empower users to leverage data insights more effectively and efficiently.

Key capabilities
Document Citations
Documents now include citations linking back to the data sources used for generation.
Version History
Users can now review earlier versions of documents through a version history feature.
Soft Tab Links
Links within documents can now be opened in soft tabs, maintaining the user's current view.
Certified Visualizations
SQL charts and visualizations inserted by Genie One are now read-only and marked as certified.
Prerequisites
Workspace admin access to enable Managed MCP Servers feature.
Recommended use cases
Improving document traceability and accountability in data reporting.Facilitating collaboration through shared scheduled tasks.Enhancing user engagement with interactive visualizations in data queries.
Architecture
Genie One MCP Server → Managed MCP Servers → Unity Catalog
Get started
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Enable Managed MCP Servers
As a workspace admin, go to the Previews page and enable the Managed MCP Servers feature.
Key takeaway
The new Genie One enhancements provide critical features that enhance document management and user interactivity, driving better data insights.
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