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Recipes: Write the Whole Transformation in SQL

Data Transformation
November 2, 2026

You can now build a recipe from one SQL query instead of visual steps. If you already know the query, write it directly and preview the result right away.

  • A real SQL editor. You get syntax highlighting, autocomplete for tables and columns, and a Format button. Cmd/Ctrl + Enter runs the preview.
  • Every table at hand. A panel lists the tables in your workspace. Expand one to see its columns, and click + or drag it into the query.
  • One approach per recipe. A recipe uses either visual steps or a single SQL step. The other step types are unavailable, and a tooltip explains why.

Open a recipe, click +, and select SQL query under Custom SQL.

Learn more about the SQL query step →

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