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Poor SQL

Ch 037.2of 26 SQL Linters and Formatters
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported SQL dialectsT-SQL
  4. 4Automatic fixesYes
  5. 5Custom rulesNo
  6. 6Editor extensionsYes
  7. 7CI/CD integrationNo
  8. 8Configuration fileNo
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Overview

Poor SQL is ranked #3 of 26 in SQL linters and formatters on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Poor SQL plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free online and offline formatting · SSMS/Visual Studio plugin · command-line bulk formatter · WinMerge plugin poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on SQL linters and formatters

Free plan
Yespoorsql.com
Supported SQL dialects
T-SQLpoorsql.com
Automatic fixes
Yespoorsql.com
Custom rules
Nopoorsql.com
Editor extensions
Yespoorsql.com
CI/CD integration
Nopoorsql.com
Configuration file
Nopoorsql.com

Facts

Primary use
Poor SQL reformats and colorizes T-SQL code according to user preferences.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Open source
The Poor Man's T-SQL Formatter library is open-source and AGPL-licensed.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Offline use
The site works without an internet connection because formatting runs locally.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Data handling
The site says SQL submitted for formatting is not sent to any external service and is processed in the browser.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Formatting controls
Options include indentation, spaces per tab, maximum width, statement and clause breaks, comma-list expansion, boolean and CASE expansion, and JOIN ON section breaks.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Obfuscation
The interface includes an Obfuscate / Minify option, randomized colors, randomized line lengths, randomized keyword case, and keyword substitution.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Output modes
The interface provides Input SQL, Formatted SQL, and HTML Source views.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
Downloads include plugins for SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, and WinMerge.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Command line
A command-line bulk formatter is available for download.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Library contexts
The library works with Microsoft .NET and Mono, and the JavaScript library works in browsers and other contexts such as Node.js.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
API component
The project includes a web service alongside its demo WinForms program, add-ins, command-line utility, and plugins.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Parsing limitation
The project says it performs coarse parsing rather than full SQL parsing, with especially coarse DDL parsing.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Users are directed to contact Tao Klerks by email or file issues in the GitHub issue tracker.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026
Settings storage
Formatting options are remembered with a cookie; blocking cookies restores default settings each visit.poorsql.com · 1 Oct 2026

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