'What Free SQL Formatting Tools exist? [closed]
I want to beautify the SQL Queries I write.
What free tools exist that allow for SQL query formatting?
Solution 1:[1]
PoorMansTSqlFormatter is a free and open-source online beautifier, with offline SSMS Add-In, command-line beautifier tool, and Notepad++ plugin.
The project aims to format any T-SQL (2000 or later) script, no matter the length or complexity.
Hope this helps!
Solution 2:[2]
As of 10.02.2022 the site is not reachable anymore.
T-SQL Tidy (dead link: http://www.tsqltidy.com) is a very good online SQL formatter/beautifier.
It has a lot of formatting options. Although it's targeted to T-SQL, it should work with most SQL dialects.
Solution 3:[3]
There is a free online Instant SQL Formatter. The site also sells some other versions (add-in for Visual Studio, for example), but the online version is free.
Solution 4:[4]
red Jul 22 '10 at 15:13 @Christopherous 5000
I was looking for the same in notepad++ and found a link that gives an idea of how to create your own formatting with macros: http://peoplesoft.wikidot.com/formatting-sql-in-notepad. Seems like it would work, but I'm going to use one of the SSMS Add-ins above. (Less work) Thanks!
Solution 5:[5]
I've always been a fan of navicat - http://www.navicat.com
Their lite version is free, but it still comes with the sql beautifier - http://www.navicat.com/en/products/navicat_premium/premium_feature.html
As an added bonus occasionally you'll find some chinglish hiding in odd places.
Solution 6:[6]
Sequel Pro If using OS X otherwise just work out what you need then develop your query using your knowledge and use the command line tool(my personal favourite:)).
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