Using lakeFS with the Glue/Hive Metastore

The integration between lakeFS and Glue/Hive Metastore is handled through Data Catalog Exports.

Integration Features

• Automated Export: Hook-based automation that exports table metadata when specific events occur
• Branch-aware Schemas: Query different branches as separate schemas in your query engine
• Multiple Format Support: Works with Hive tables, Delta Lake, and other formats

Available Integration Guides

Choose the integration guide that matches your use case:

For AWS Glue Data Catalog Users

If you're using AWS Glue as your metastore (which backs Amazon Athena), see the comprehensive Glue Data Catalog integration guide.

For Hive Metastore Users

If you're using Hive Metastore directly, refer to the Data Catalog Exports documentation which covers:

• Table descriptor configuration (_lakefs_tables/<table>.yaml)
• Symlink exporter for Hive-compatible formats
• Hook configuration for automated exports