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Releases

Week of January 5, 2026

7 releases between January 5, 2026 and January 11, 2026.

Preview
1
Update
6
On
AWS 6, Azure 7, GCP 6
  1. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (01/09)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 12.2 to 17.3.

  2. Dashboard pivot tables, filters, and data export improvements

    Pivot tables display total rows at top, Excel downloads in pivoted format.

  3. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) PDF export, citations, and accuracy improvements

    Adds PDF export, SQL example citations, and improved currency formatting to Research Agent reports.

  4. Simplified serverless network security with Azure Network Security Perimeter

    Uses AzureDatabricksServerless service tag, replacing subnet-based rules.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  5. Automatic email notifications for expiring personal access tokens (GA)

    Sends emails 14 days before token expiration, requires token lifetime to be set.

  6. Change default workspace access to Consumer access (Public Preview)

    Preserves existing users' authoring permissions, streamlines consumer onboarding.

  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. Create skills for Databricks Assistant

    Extends Databricks Assistant with domain-specific tasks, following the open Agent Skills standard.

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