AWS Glue Data Catalog now supports business context and semantic search (Preview)
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AWS announces preview of business context and semantic search for AWS Glue Data Catalog, enabling data discovery by semantic meaning rather than just technical structure.
- Enrich Glue Data Catalog tables with glossary terms and custom metadata fields
- Add skills to direct AI agents to additional data context
- Use new Glue Search API to find data by semantic meaning and business definitions
- MCP-compatible agents like Claude Code, Kiro, and Cursor supported with minimal setup
- Available in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), and Europe (Ireland)
Semantic search helps analysts and AI agents discover data definitions and usage guidance in a single step, grounding agents in trusted business context.
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