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databricks-unity-catalog

Query Unity Catalog system tables and volumes for governance metadata and lineage.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#audit-logs#databricks#unity-catalog#volumes#data-lineage#system-tables
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aaronachermann/PolentaEncoders --skill databricks-unity-catalog-aaronachermann
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: databricks-unity-catalog
Source: https://github.com/aaronachermann/PolentaEncoders/tree/main/.github/skills/databricks-unity-catalog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aaronachermann/PolentaEncoders --skill databricks-unity-catalog-aaronachermann

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unity Catalog governance often requires surfacing audit logs, lineage, billing, and compute usage across catalogs and schemas, while also enabling controlled access to volumes. This skill centralizes guidance and references to help teams discover and operate these capabilities quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect Unity Catalog system tables for audit, lineage, billing, and query history to monitor usage and compliance.
  • Manage Unity Catalog volumes and perform file operations (upload, download, list) against /Volumes paths for data access and governance.
  • Access a curated collection of reference materials that illustrate common queries, best practices, and MCP tooling integration.

Quick Start

List Unity Catalog system tables and volume operations to begin governance visibility and workflow automation.

Frequently Asked Questions about databricks-unity-catalog

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Unity Catalog system tables for audit logs and data lineage?▼

Query Unity Catalog system tables to surface audit logs, data lineage, billing, and compute usage metadata. This skill identifies and queries these tables to monitor usage and support compliance governance across your catalogs and schemas.

What is the best way to manage file operations against Unity Catalog volumes?▼

Manage Unity Catalog volumes by performing file operations like upload, download, and list against /Volumes paths. This skill provides reference materials to enable controlled data access and governance for your volume workflows.

How does Unity Catalog data lineage support cost management and data discovery?▼

Unity Catalog data lineage supports cost management and data discovery by applying governance metadata across audit, billing, and compute operations. This skill centralizes guidance to help teams operate these capabilities quickly and monitor usage.

Can I perform data profiling on Unity Catalog volumes and system tables?▼

Yes, you can perform data profiling on Unity Catalog volumes and system tables. This skill includes reference materials like 7-data-profiling.md to illustrate common queries and best practices for profiling your governed data.

Do I need a YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md to use this Unity Catalog query skill?▼

Yes, you need a YAML frontmatter with name and description in SKILL.md. This skill requires that configuration and uses included Markdown documents as reference materials to guide your system table and volume operations.

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