PostgreSQL Query Formatter & Beautifier (PG Dialect)
Format and beautify PostgreSQL queries including WITH CTEs, JSONB operators (->>, @>), :: type casts, and window functions.
How do I use PostgreSQL Query Formatter & Beautifier (PG Dialect)?
Paste your raw or single-line PostgreSQL query into the left Input editor (or inspect the pre-loaded Postgres CTE + JSONB sample).
Verify that Dialect is pre-set to 'PostgreSQL', Indentation to '2 Spaces', and Keyword Case to 'UPPERCASE'.
Review the formatted PostgreSQL output on the right with aligned `WITH` CTE blocks, `::numeric` type casts, and `->>` JSONB operators.
Click 'Copy' to paste the clean query into `psql`, pgAdmin, DBeaver, Prisma, or your database migration file.
What features does PostgreSQL Query Formatter & Beautifier (PG Dialect) offer?
Pre-configured for the PostgreSQL dialect (`postgresql` AST parser)
Preserves Postgres-specific `::` type casting (`amount::numeric(12,2)`) without inserting invalid spaces
Correctly tokenizes JSON/JSONB operators (`->`, `->>`, `#>`, `#>>`, `@>`, `<@`, `?`, `?|`, `?&`)
Formats `WITH RECURSIVE` CTEs, `LATERAL` joins, `RETURNING *`, and `ON CONFLICT DO UPDATE` (Upsert) clauses
1-Click SQL Minifier toggle to compress multi-line queries into single-line strings for application logs
100% Client-Side privacy: production table names and customer schemas never leave your browser
PostgreSQL Dialect Operators & Formatting Specification
Standard ANSI SQL formatters often break PostgreSQL syntax by splitting `::` casts or `JSONB` operators. Our PG-native dialect rules keep every operator intact.
| Postgres Feature | Operator / Syntax | Formatted Output Example | Why Generic SQL Formatters Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type Casting | :: | o.total_cents::numeric(12, 2) | Splits :: into : : syntax error |
| JSONB Extraction | -> / ->> / @> | u.metadata->>'plan_tier' | Misinterprets ->> as bitshift/subtraction |
| Upsert Clause | ON CONFLICT (...) DO UPDATE | Aligned under INSERT INTO block | Fails to indent EXCLUDED.* columns |
| Array & Regex | && / ~* / ANY() | tags && ARRAY['pro', 'enterprise'] | Breaks array literal brackets |
How is PostgreSQL Query Formatter & Beautifier (PG Dialect) used in real-world workflows?
Formatting Raw ORM Queries from `pg_stat_statements` or Prisma Logs
Take unreadable single-line SQL queries logged by Prisma, TypeORM, or SQLAlchemy and format them into indented CTE blocks to diagnose slow joins.
Standardizing `JSONB` & Window Function Migration Scripts
Enforce consistent 2-space uppercase formatting across Flyway, Liquibase, or Supabase SQL migration files before opening a pull request.
Writing Clean Row-Level Security (RLS) Policies & Functions
Format complex `CREATE POLICY` expressions and `plpgsql` queries locally without exposing proprietary schema names.
Frequently Asked Questions about PostgreSQL Query Formatter & Beautifier (PG Dialect)
Does this PostgreSQL formatter preserve `::` type casts and `JSONB` operators?
Yes. Because the tool is locked to the `postgresql` dialect engine, Postgres-specific operators like `::numeric`, `->`, `->>`, `@>`, and `$1` positional parameters are tokenized as atomic PostgreSQL operators and never broken apart.
Can I format PostgreSQL queries containing `$1, $2` parameterized placeholders?
Yes! Parameterized queries from `node-postgres` (`pg`), Go `pgx`, and Rust `sqlx` using `$1`, `$2` placeholders format cleanly without syntax errors.
How do I compress a formatted PostgreSQL query back into a single line?
Click the 'Minify' button in the top control bar to strip comments and collapse all whitespace into a compact one-line SQL string.
Are my PostgreSQL queries or schema names sent to any server?
Never. All SQL lexical parsing and formatting execute 100% locally inside your browser tab.
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