Create a custom Databricks app

Create a custom Databricks app using your own code. Start by naming the app, then upload your code and artifacts to the workspace. Databricks creates the app but leaves deployment up to you, giving you full control over the app’s setup and configuration.

1. In the sidebar, click New, then select App from the menu.

2. To use your own code, select the Custom option.

   

3. Click Next.

4. In the App name field, enter a name for your app. Optionally, add a description.

   note

   • You can’t change an app name after you create it.
   • All users with access to the Databricks workspace can view app names and deployment history.
   • Avoid including sensitive information in app names.
   • Each app name must be unique within the workspace and can only contain lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens.

   Click Create app.

   

   Databricks creates the app but doesn't deploy it automatically. Because you’re using custom code, you must upload your code and artifacts and then deploy the app manually.

   The app’s details page shows:

   • The status of the app’s creation.
   • Instructions for syncing code and artifacts from your local environment to the Databricks workspace, and how to deploy the app.

   

   To learn how to set up your local development environment and update app code, see Develop Databricks apps.