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Query Explainer
Paste any query — SQL, GraphQL, CodeQL, and more — and get a plain-English breakdown entirely in your browser.
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About this tool
What is Query Explainer?
Query Explainer takes a query in SQL, GraphQL, CodeQL or similar and gives a plain-English breakdown, all inside your browser.
Useful when you need to
- Understand a long SQL query
- Study queries from a textbook
- Explain a query to someone else
How to use
How to use Query Explainer
01 02 Run the explainer
Generate the breakdown.
03 Read the steps
Follow the explanation clause by clause.
04 Compare
Check it against your own understanding.
Tips
Get better results
- Explanations are rule-based breakdowns, so complex queries may be simplified.
- Pair it with Lazy SQL Studio to test queries.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does it run the query?
No.
Is it private?
Yes.
Which languages are supported?
SQL, GraphQL, CodeQL and similar.
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