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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Genie Agents enhancements

Agent mode APIs: The Agent mode APIs for Genie Agents are now generally available.

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What it does

Agent mode APIs: The Agent mode APIs for Genie Agents are now generally available. Run Agent mode programmatically to integrate it into your own applications, such as chatbots, scheduled reports, and internal tools. Unity Catalog functions as agent tools: Agent authors can now attach both scalar and table valued Unity Catalog functions as tools for a Genie Agent.

Why it matters

Improve Genie Agent accuracy and reliability by adding example SQL queries, Unity Catalog functions, plain text instructions, and knowledge store snippets (table descriptions, JOIN relationships, and SQL expressions for business semantics).

Key capabilities
Company-specific business information
Company-specific business information:
Fiscal year starts in February
Fiscal year starts in February, for example fiscal year 26 or FY26 is February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027
Formatting
Formatting:
Always respond in Spanish
Always respond in Spanish
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Agent mode APIs: The Agent mode APIs for Genie Agents are now generally available. Run Agent mode programmatically to integrate it into your own applications, such as chatbots, scheduled reports, and internal tools.

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Key takeaway
Agent mode APIs: The Agent mode APIs for Genie Agents are now generally available.
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