SQL Minifier
Collapse a SQL query onto a single compact line.
What does SQL Minifier do?
Strip comments and collapse whitespace to turn a formatted query into one compact line. Useful for embedding SQL in a config file, a log entry, a JSON field or a command-line argument.
How to Use SQL Minifier
- 1Paste your SQLFormatted or with comments.
- 2MinifyComments go, whitespace collapses.
- 3Copy the single lineReady to embed.
Key Features
- Line and block comments removed
- Whitespace collapsed to single spaces
- String literals and quoted identifiers preserved exactly
- Optional escaping for embedding in JSON or a shell command
- Character count before and after
Frequently Asked Questions
Does minifying SQL make it run faster?
No. The database parses the statement either way, and whitespace is discarded before planning. Minifying is about how the query is stored or transported, not how it executes.
Are string literals safe?
Yes. Content inside quotes is never touched, so a comment marker or line break inside a string survives exactly as written.
Why would I minify SQL?
To embed it somewhere that dislikes newlines — a JSON config value, an environment variable, a single-line log entry, or a command-line argument.
Can I reverse it?
Run it through the SQL formatter. Structure and indentation come back, though removed comments cannot.
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