Databricks Docs Reference
Look up official Databricks documentation for APIs, features, and platform guidance.
Installation
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- Paste into Claude Code or into your terminal.
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~/.claude/skills/databricks-docs/— the SKILL.md plus any scripts, reference docs, or templates the skill ships with. Safe default: works for every skill.Faster alternative (instruction-only skills)
Skips the clone and grabs only the SKILL.md file. Don't use this if the skill ships Python scripts, reference markdowns, or asset templates — they won't be downloaded and the skill will fail when it tries to load them.
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When Claude uses it
Databricks documentation reference via llms.txt index. Use when other skills do not cover a topic, looking up unfamiliar Databricks features, or needing authoritative docs on APIs, configurations, or platform capabilities.
What this skill does
Databricks Documentation Reference
This skill provides access to the complete Databricks documentation index via llms.txt - use it as a reference resource to supplement other skills.
Role of This Skill
This is a reference skill, not an action skill. Use it to:
- Look up documentation when other skills don't cover a topic
- Get authoritative guidance on Databricks concepts and APIs
- Find detailed information to inform CLI commands and SDK usage
- Discover features and capabilities you may not know about
Always prefer using CLI/SDK for actions and load specific skills for workflows (databricks-python-sdk, databricks-spark-declarative-pipelines, etc.). Use this skill when you need reference documentation.
How to Use
Fetch the llms.txt documentation index:
URL: https://docs.databricks.com/llms.txt
Use WebFetch to retrieve this index, then:
- Search for relevant sections/links
- Fetch specific documentation pages for detailed guidance
- Apply what you learn using the appropriate CLI commands or SDK
Documentation Structure
The llms.txt file is organized by category:
- Overview & Getting Started - Basic concepts and tutorials
- Data Engineering - Lakeflow, Spark, Delta Lake, pipelines
- SQL & Analytics - Warehouses, queries, dashboards
- AI/ML - MLflow, model serving, GenAI
- Governance - Unity Catalog, permissions, security
- Developer Tools - SDKs, CLI, APIs, Terraform
Example: Complementing Other Skills
Scenario: User wants to create a Delta Live Tables pipeline
- Load
databricks-spark-declarative-pipelinesskill for workflow patterns - Use this skill to fetch docs if you need clarification on specific DLT features
- Use
databricks pipelines createCLI command to create the pipeline
Scenario: User asks about an unfamiliar Databricks feature
- Fetch llms.txt to find relevant documentation
- Read the specific docs to understand the feature
- Determine which skill/tools apply, then use them
Related Skills
- databricks-python-sdk - SDK patterns for programmatic Databricks access
- databricks-pipelines - DLT / Lakeflow pipeline workflows
- databricks-unity-catalog - Governance and catalog management
- databricks-model-serving - Serving endpoints and model deployment
- databricks-mlflow-evaluation - MLflow 3 GenAI evaluation workflows
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