> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.corraldata.com/kb/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.corraldata.com/kb/explore-your-data/sql-client.md).

# SQL Client

Want to work with your warehouse directly? The built-in SQL Client gives you a full query workspace inside CorralData — no external tools, no separate credentials.

### How it works

Open **SQL Client** from the left sidebar and start writing. As you work you get:

* **A schema browser** in the sidebar — click through your schemas, tables, and columns, and insert table names straight into your query.
* **Autocomplete** for table and column names as you type.
* **Run selection** — highlight part of a query and run just that piece.
* **A date picker for date-range substitution** — write queries with date tokens and control the period from the picker instead of editing the SQL each time.
* **Optional auto-linting and formatting** — toggle it on to keep your SQL tidy, or off to keep every character exactly as you wrote it.
* **Draft protection** — your in-progress query is kept if you navigate away and come back.

### Turn a query into something permanent

A good query shouldn't die in the editor. From the SQL Client you can save your result as:

* **A data model** — a reusable definition other widgets and AI answers can build on (see [Verified Data Models](https://docs.corraldata.com/kb/organize-your-data/verified-data-models))
* **A widget** — drop the result onto a Board as a chart or table

{% hint style="success" %}
**Tip:** You don't have to write the SQL yourself. Ask AskCorral to draft the query, then open it in the SQL Client to inspect, tweak, and save it.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you're having trouble and require technical assistance, feel free to reach out to <support@corraldata.com>.
{% endhint %}


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