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.SQL Files

SQL - SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for managing and querying relational databases.

What is a .SQL file?

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for managing and querying relational databases. SQL files contain queries, schema definitions, migrations, and stored procedures.

Technical Details

MIME Type

application/sql

Full Name

Structured Query Language

Developed

1970s (IBM)

Typical Uses

  • Database queries
  • Schema migrations
  • Data exports
  • Stored procedures

Programs That Open .SQL Files

DBeaver

Cross-platform

DataGrip

Cross-platform

MySQL Workbench

Cross-platform

VS Code + SQL

Cross-platform

How Moniker Renames .SQL Files

Moniker reads SQL statements to understand what operations the file performs—whether migrations, reports, or data manipulation—generating descriptive names.

Example Transformation

Before

query1.sql

After

migrate-add-user-preferences-table.sql

Related File Types

.JSON

JSON

.CSV

CSV File

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