Databricks Sync for VS Code

"Because scrolling in a browser is vertically challenging." — Marvin Nahmias

This extension allows you to synchronize folders and files from your Databricks workspace directly into VS Code (or Trae/Cursor), edit them locally, and sync changes back automatically on save.

Works with: VS Code, Trae, Cursor, and any VS Code-compatible editor.

Features

• Browse Databricks Workspace: View your Databricks folders and notebooks as a file system in your editor.
• Edit & Sync: Open notebooks and files, edit them as source code, and save to update them in Databricks instantly.
• Safe Mode: Deletion is disabled from the extension to prevent accidental data loss. You can create and edit files, but you must use the Databricks UI to delete them.
• Notebook Support: Databricks notebooks are automatically exported as source code (Python, Scala, SQL, R) for editing.
• Auto-User Detection: Automatically detects your home folder (/Users/you@example.com) for quick access.

Requirements

• A Databricks Workspace.
• A Personal Access Token (PAT).

Installation

From Marketplace

Search for Databricks Sync in the Extensions view (Cmd+Shift+X).

From VSIX (Local Install)

1. Download the .vsix file.
2. Open your editor (VS Code, Trae, etc.).
3. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P).
4. Run Extensions: Install from VSIX....
5. Select the downloaded .vsix file.

Configuration

Before using the extension, you must configure your Databricks credentials:

1. Open Settings (Cmd+, or via the menu).
2. Search for Databricks Sync.
3. Set Databricks Sync: Host (e.g., https://adb-1234567890123456.7.azuredatabricks.net).
4. Set Databricks Sync: Token (your PAT).

Usage

1. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P).
2. Run the command Databricks: Open Workspace.
3. It will try to default to your user folder (e.g., /Users/marvin@example.com). Press Enter.
4. A new workspace folder will be added, displaying your Databricks files.

Safety & Limitations

• No Deletion: To prevent accidents, you cannot delete files or folders from within VS Code. Please use the Databricks web UI for cleanup.
• Renaming: Renaming is currently not supported via the extension.
• Large Files: Very large files may hit API limits.

About the Author

Marvin Nahmias
Lover of Databricks & Coding Tools

This project is released into the Public Domain. Use it, fork it, share it, break it. It's yours.

🍷 Buy Me a Wine

If this tool saved you from the "vertical scrolling hell" of the Databricks UI and you want to say thanks:

Send money to buy a wine glass to: mexmarv@gmail.com