Document generation in Snowflake CoWork with PDF, Word, and PowerPoint

Document generation in Snowflake CoWork is now generally available. You can ask the agent to create files such as PDFs, Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations, or HTML pages based on your conversation, provided the agent has the code execution tool enabled.### Use casesImagine you need to turn a complex data analysis into a ready-to-share report for stakeholders without leaving the chat interface. With this feature, you can:- Build PDF or Word reports based on agent answers.- Generate PowerPoint presentations from processed conversation data.- Produce inline static HTML pages for immediate viewing.### How to useTo use document generation, configure your agent in Snowflake CoWork by including the code execution tool in its specification.```yaml tools:

• tool_spec: type: code_execution name: code_execution

tool_resources: code_execution: permission_policy: type: always_ask

1. The `tools` block specifies that the agent has code execution capabilities using the `code_execution` type.
2. The `tool_resources` block configures the tool parameters, such as the permission policy for code execution.
3. The `always_ask` policy ensures that Snowflake prompts the user for confirmation before executing state-modifying actions.### Limitations and requirements- The feature is generally available (GA).- Requires the Cortex Agent to have the code execution tool enabled.- Calls to agents using owner's rights do not support code execution; use caller's rights instead.- The execution sandbox runs on Python 3.12 with pre-installed common data processing libraries.