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SQL Explainer Prompt

Explain a SQL query in plain English with data implications.

1 min readupdated 2026-07-04

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Ship as a Slack /explain-sql command for non-technical stakeholders. Explain a SQL query in plain English with data implications.

Explain a SQL query in plain English with data implications. Ship as a Slack /explain-sql command for non-technical stakeholders. Copy the prompt below, swap the bracketed variables for your own context, and run it in any capable model.
Context
Ship as a Slack /explain-sql command for non-technical stakeholders.
Prompt
Explain the SQL query below to a non-technical reader.

Include:
- What question it answers.
- Which tables it uses and why.
- Any performance concerns.
- One specific example row that would match.

Query:
{{query}}
Example Output
This query answers 'top 10 customers by revenue in the last 30 days'...

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What does the SQL Explainer Prompt prompt do?

Ship as a Slack /explain-sql command for non-technical stakeholders.

Which AI models work with this prompt?

It is model-agnostic: it works with any capable general model. Replace the bracketed variables with your own context before running it.

How do I use this prompt?

1) Copy the prompt with the copy button. 2) Replace every bracketed variable with your real details. 3) Paste it into your AI assistant. 4) Compare the answer with the example output and ask for changes if needed.

What output should I expect?

This query answers 'top 10 customers by revenue in the last 30 days'...

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