databricks-ci-integration
Configure Databricks CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions and Asset Bundles. Use when setting up automated testing, configuring CI pipelines, or integrating Databricks deployments into your build process. Trigger with phrases like "databricks CI", "databricks GitHub Actions", "databricks automated tests", "CI databricks", "databricks pipeline".
Best use case
databricks-ci-integration is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Configure Databricks CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions and Asset Bundles. Use when setting up automated testing, configuring CI pipelines, or integrating Databricks deployments into your build process. Trigger with phrases like "databricks CI", "databricks GitHub Actions", "databricks automated tests", "CI databricks", "databricks pipeline".
Teams using databricks-ci-integration should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/databricks-ci-integration/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How databricks-ci-integration Compares
| Feature / Agent | databricks-ci-integration | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Configure Databricks CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions and Asset Bundles. Use when setting up automated testing, configuring CI pipelines, or integrating Databricks deployments into your build process. Trigger with phrases like "databricks CI", "databricks GitHub Actions", "databricks automated tests", "CI databricks", "databricks pipeline".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Databricks CI Integration
## Overview
Automate Databricks deployments with Declarative Automation Bundles (DABs) and GitHub Actions. Covers bundle validation, unit testing PySpark transforms locally, deploying to staging on PR, production on merge, and integration testing against live workspaces. Uses `databricks/setup-cli` action and OAuth M2M for secure CI auth.
## Prerequisites
- Databricks workspace with service principal (OAuth M2M)
- Asset Bundle (`databricks.yml`) configured
- GitHub repo with Actions enabled
- GitHub environment secrets: `DATABRICKS_HOST`, `DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID`, `DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET`
## Instructions
### Step 1: GitHub Actions — Validate and Test on PR
```yaml
# .github/workflows/databricks-ci.yml
name: Databricks CI
on:
pull_request:
paths: ['src/**', 'resources/**', 'databricks.yml', 'tests/**']
jobs:
validate-and-test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: actions/setup-python@v5
with:
python-version: '3.10'
- name: Install dependencies
run: |
pip install pytest pyspark delta-spark databricks-sdk
pip install -e . # If using pyproject.toml
- name: Run unit tests (local Spark, no cluster needed)
run: pytest tests/unit/ -v --tb=short
- name: Install Databricks CLI
uses: databricks/setup-cli@main
- name: Validate bundle
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET }}
run: databricks bundle validate -t staging
deploy-staging:
needs: validate-and-test
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
environment: staging
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: databricks/setup-cli@main
- name: Deploy to staging
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET }}
run: databricks bundle deploy -t staging
- name: Run integration tests on staging
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET }}
run: |
databricks bundle run integration_tests -t staging
# Verify output tables
databricks sql execute \
--warehouse-id "$WAREHOUSE_ID" \
--statement "SELECT COUNT(*) AS rows FROM staging_catalog.silver.orders WHERE date >= current_date() - 1"
```
### Step 2: Unit Tests for PySpark Transforms
```python
# tests/unit/test_transformations.py
import pytest
from pyspark.sql import SparkSession
from pyspark.sql.types import StructType, StructField, StringType, DoubleType
@pytest.fixture(scope="session")
def spark():
return SparkSession.builder.master("local[*]").appName("tests").getOrCreate()
def test_silver_dedup(spark):
"""Test deduplication logic in silver layer."""
from src.pipelines.silver import dedup_orders
data = [
("order-1", "user-a", 10.0),
("order-1", "user-a", 10.0), # duplicate
("order-2", "user-b", 20.0),
]
schema = StructType([
StructField("order_id", StringType()),
StructField("user_id", StringType()),
StructField("amount", DoubleType()),
])
df = spark.createDataFrame(data, schema)
result = dedup_orders(df)
assert result.count() == 2
assert set(r.order_id for r in result.collect()) == {"order-1", "order-2"}
def test_gold_aggregation(spark):
"""Test daily aggregation in gold layer."""
from src.pipelines.gold import aggregate_daily_revenue
# ... test with sample data
```
### Step 3: Deploy to Production on Merge
```yaml
# .github/workflows/databricks-deploy.yml
name: Databricks Deploy
on:
push:
branches: [main]
paths: ['src/**', 'resources/**', 'databricks.yml']
jobs:
deploy-production:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
environment: production # Requires approval if configured
concurrency:
group: databricks-prod-deploy
cancel-in-progress: false
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: databricks/setup-cli@main
- name: Validate production bundle
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET_PROD }}
run: databricks bundle validate -t prod
- name: Deploy to production
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET_PROD }}
run: |
databricks bundle deploy -t prod
echo "## Deployment Summary" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
databricks bundle summary -t prod >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
- name: Trigger smoke test
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID_PROD }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET_PROD }}
run: databricks bundle run prod_etl_pipeline -t prod --no-wait
```
### Step 4: OIDC Authentication (Keyless CI)
Eliminate long-lived secrets by using GitHub OIDC federation with Databricks.
```yaml
# In GitHub Actions — no client_secret needed
jobs:
deploy:
permissions:
id-token: write # Required for OIDC
contents: read
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: databricks/setup-cli@main
- name: Deploy with OIDC
env:
DATABRICKS_HOST: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_HOST }}
DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.DATABRICKS_CLIENT_ID }}
# No DATABRICKS_CLIENT_SECRET — uses GitHub OIDC token
ARM_USE_OIDC: true
run: databricks bundle deploy -t prod
```
## Output
- CI workflow validating bundles and running unit tests on every PR
- Staging deployment with integration tests before merge
- Production deployment on merge to main with approval gate
- Concurrency control preventing parallel deployments
## Error Handling
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Bundle validation fails | Invalid YAML or missing variables | Run `databricks bundle validate` locally first |
| Auth error in CI | Client secret expired | Regenerate OAuth secret or switch to OIDC |
| Integration test timeout | Cluster cold start | Use instance pools or increase timeout |
| Deploy conflict | Concurrent CI runs | Use `concurrency` group in GitHub Actions |
| PySpark import error | Missing `pyspark` in CI | Add to `pip install` step |
## Examples
### Local Validation Before Push
```bash
# Validate and dry-run before committing
databricks bundle validate -t staging
databricks bundle deploy -t staging --dry-run
pytest tests/unit/ -v
```
### Branch-Based Development Targets
```yaml
# databricks.yml — auto-name resources per developer
targets:
dev:
default: true
mode: development
# In dev mode, resources auto-prefixed with [dev username]
workspace:
root_path: /Users/${workspace.current_user.userName}/.bundle/${bundle.name}/dev
```
## Resources
- [CI/CD with Bundles](https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/dev-tools/bundles/ci-cd-bundles)
- [databricks/setup-cli Action](https://github.com/databricks/setup-cli)
- [OAuth M2M](https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/dev-tools/auth/oauth-m2m)
- [Bundle Configuration](https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/dev-tools/bundles/settings)
## Next Steps
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