SQL Explainer analyzes SQL queries and provides clear, plain English explanations of what they do. Perfect for learning SQL, code reviews, or documentation.
Try it — live request, no key required
POSTapi.apiverve.com/v1/sqlexplainer
VerificationFormat
No key required to try it. Get a key to use it in your app.
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
// SQL Explainer response payload
}
}Code examples — ready to paste, with real parameters
curl -X POST "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/sqlexplainer" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"query":"SELECT u.name, COUNT(o.id) as order_count FROM users u LEFT JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id WHERE u.created_at > '2024-01-01' GROUP BY u.id HAVING COUNT(o.id) > 5 ORDER BY order_count DESC","detail":"standard"}'Replace
YOUR_API_KEY with your key.Full reference in the docs →
Access methods
Call it however you build.
One endpoint, many ways in — REST with JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV, plus GraphQL and an MCP interface for AI agents.
JSON
Default REST response
XML
Markup format
YAML
Human-readable
CSV
Tabular export
Beta
GraphQL
Query language
New
MCP
For AI agents
Zero-code embed
Drop it into any site.
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What does the SQL Explainer API do?
SQL Explainer analyzes SQL queries and provides clear, plain English explanations of what they do. Perfect for learning SQL, code reviews, or documentation.
How do I authenticate SQL Explainer API requests?
Pass your API key in the x-api-key header over HTTPS. One key works across all 300+ APIVerve APIs — there are no per-endpoint credentials.
How much does the SQL Explainer API cost?
Each call spends 5 credits from your shared pool. The free tier includes 100 credits every month, and paid plans add more headroom.
How fast is the SQL Explainer API?
Typical responses return in around 791 ms (p50), served from 24 regions under a 99.9% uptime SLA.
What response formats does the SQL Explainer API support?
JSON by default, plus XML and YAML via the format parameter. GraphQL and an MCP interface for AI agents are available across the catalog.
What HTTP method does the SQL Explainer API use?
POST over HTTPS, following standard REST conventions with a consistent { status, error, data } response envelope.