MySQL SQL Formatter
Free online MySQL SQL formatter. Beautify MySQL queries with support for backtick identifiers, GROUP_CONCAT, LIMIT/OFFSET, and MySQL-specific functions and syntax.
What is MySQL?
MySQL is the world's most widely deployed open-source relational database, powering billions of websites including WordPress, Drupal, and major e-commerce platforms. It is known for its speed, reliability, and ease of use, making it a core component of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.
MySQL supports a broad range of SQL features including transactions (InnoDB engine), full-text search, replication, and a rich set of built-in functions. Its tight integration with web frameworks and ORMs has made it the default database for many web application stacks.
The MySQL formatter correctly handles MySQL-specific syntax such as backtick-quoted identifiers, GROUP_CONCAT, LIMIT/OFFSET shorthand, and the ENGINE= table option, keeping your queries clean and readable.
Frequently asked questions
Does the MySQL formatter preserve backtick-quoted identifiers?
Yes. MySQL's backtick quoting for reserved-word identifiers (e.g. `order`, `group`) is preserved during formatting. The formatter understands MySQL's quoting rules and won't remove or alter backticks.
Will MySQL-specific functions like GROUP_CONCAT and IFNULL be formatted?
Yes. MySQL-specific functions (GROUP_CONCAT, IFNULL, COALESCE, IF, TIMESTAMPDIFF, etc.) are treated as standard function calls and formatted with proper argument indentation and spacing.
How does it handle MySQL's LIMIT and OFFSET clauses?
LIMIT and OFFSET (and the LIMIT x, y shorthand syntax) are placed on their own lines at the end of SELECT statements, consistent with MySQL query conventions.
Does it support MySQL stored procedures?
Yes. CREATE PROCEDURE and CREATE FUNCTION bodies, along with DELIMITER-style multi-statement syntax, are formatted with consistent indentation. DELIMITER itself is a CLI-only directive and not part of the SQL syntax formatted here.
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