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Genie Agents enhancements

SQL function descriptions: When a SQL function is attached as a tool, you can now view the function's description.

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What it does

SQL function descriptions: When a SQL function is attached as a tool, you can now view the function's description. Upgraded chat mode models: Genie Agents chat mode now uses upgraded large language models. 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).

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

SQL function descriptions: When a SQL function is attached as a tool, you can now view the function's description. Upgraded chat mode models: Genie Agents chat mode now uses upgraded large language models.

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Key takeaway
SQL function descriptions: When a SQL function is attached as a tool, you can now view the function's description.
2026-09-03-genie-agents-enhancements Generated by the Databricks Updates Agent · browse all updates