Primova SQL Formatter & Linter

What Primova SQL Formatter & Linter is

Primova SQL Formatter & Linter is a free web tool for formatting SQL and flagging several risky query patterns. It works with Standard SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, T-SQL, BigQuery, and Snowflake. You can adjust indentation, maximum line width, keyword and identifier casing, and comma placement. Its lint checks flag `SELECT *`, `UPDATE` or `DELETE` without a `WHERE` clause, `TRUNCATE TABLE`, and `DROP` statements. The tool can also suggest a dialect based on clues in the query, such as MySQL backticks, PostgreSQL `$1` placeholders, T-SQL `TOP` or `OUTPUT`, and BigQuery `QUALIFY`.

Formatting, linting, and dialect detection take place in the browser, keeping SQL queries on the device. Formatted SQL can be copied or downloaded as a `.sql` file. The free plan costs nothing, billed forever, and requires no signup. It includes every tool and feature, with no hidden limits today. There is no separate minify mode, although a very large line width with Preserve casing can create a near-minified result. Primova describes itself as a remote team and says it typically responds to contact messages within about two days.

Who it suits

This tool suits developers who want to format SQL across several dialects and check queries for the listed risky patterns. It is also useful for people who want browser-based processing and a copy or file export without signing up.

Getting started

1. Open https://primova.app/tools/dev/sql in a web browser.
2. Paste or enter SQL and choose formatting options or a dialect.
3. Copy the formatted SQL or download it as a .sql file.

Verdict

Choose Primova SQL Formatter & Linter for free browser-based SQL formatting across eight dialects, with lint checks and dialect suggestions. Look elsewhere if you need a dedicated minify mode.