Releasesby IbisAgent Mode in the DuckDB CLI
Update2 weeks agoUnverifiedAdded Oct 10, 2026
DuckDB introduced Agent Mode in its CLI to optimize query output for LLMs and AI agents. By removing visual borders and column padding, Agent Mode reduces token consumption by around 60% during automated queries.
Topics: Developer tools, AI agents
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