SQL Formatter lays out queries with clearer indentation and basic keyword capitalization so reviews and ticket pastes stop looking like one endless line.
Paste SQL, run the format action, then copy the beautified query. It is a readability aid, not a full dialect-aware linter.
Helpful before sharing queries in pull requests or explaining a report to a teammate. Long ORM dumps become reviewable once SELECT lists, JOIN clauses, and WHERE filters sit on separate lines with capitalized keywords.
What SQL Formatter does
Reformat SQL for readability.
- SQL input area
- Format action with keyword capitalization
- Readable multi-line output
- Copy-friendly result
- Hint describing scope
Who SQL Formatter is for
- Analysts cleaning exported queries
- Backend developers reviewing ORM-generated SQL
- DBAs sharing statements in chat
- Students learning SQL structure
- Data engineers sharing transformation SQL in design docs
How to use SQL Formatter
1. Open SQL Formatter on beeforge.dev.
2. Paste your query into the input.
3. Run the format control.
4. Copy the beautified SQL into your editor or ticket.
Features
- Indentation focused on common SELECT/WHERE shapes
- Basic keyword capitalization
- Fast local formatting
- No database connection required
- Pairs with JSON tools when results are exported as JSON
- No database login required to clean up text
Examples
- Reformat a BI tool export before code review.
- Capitalize keywords in a messy JOIN query for teaching.
- Prepare a readable version of a slow-query log statement.
- Reformat a nested subquery from a reporting tool so a teammate can spot a missing join predicate.
Tips and limits
- Vendor-specific syntax may not format perfectly; skim the output.
- Formatting does not optimize execution plans.
- Never paste production credentials inside SQL scripts into public machines.
- Keep semicolon usage consistent with your client.
- After formatting, run EXPLAIN in your database client; prettier SQL does not change the plan by itself.
Related tools
- JSON Formatter when query results arrive as JSON payloads
FAQ
Which SQL dialects are supported?
Formatting targets common SQL keywords. Exotic vendor syntax may need manual tweaks.
Does it run my query?
No. It only reformats text. Execution stays in your database client.
Where is SQL processed?
In your browser. Query text is not sent to BeeForge for formatting.
Will it change logic?
It should not change tokens intentionally, but always diff before running critical SQL.
Can it minify SQL?
This module focuses on beautify-style readability rather than aggressive compression.