query-translator

Translate SQL queries between different database dialects with function mapping and optimization

509 stars

Best use case

query-translator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Translate SQL queries between different database dialects with function mapping and optimization

Teams using query-translator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/query-translator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/code-migration-modernization/skills/query-translator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/query-translator/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How query-translator Compares

Feature / Agentquery-translatorStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Translate SQL queries between different database dialects with function mapping and optimization

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Query Translator Skill

Translates SQL queries between different database dialects, handling function mapping, syntax differences, and performance optimization.

## Purpose

Enable SQL migration for:
- Dialect conversion
- Function mapping
- Syntax translation
- Performance hint conversion
- Query optimization suggestions

## Capabilities

### 1. Dialect Conversion
- Oracle to PostgreSQL
- SQL Server to MySQL
- MySQL to PostgreSQL
- And more combinations

### 2. Function Mapping
- Date/time functions
- String functions
- Math functions
- Custom function equivalents

### 3. Syntax Translation
- Pagination (LIMIT/OFFSET/ROWNUM)
- String concatenation
- NULL handling
- Boolean expressions

### 4. Performance Hint Conversion
- Index hints
- Join hints
- Optimizer directives
- Execution plan guidance

### 5. Query Optimization Suggestions
- Index recommendations
- Query restructuring
- Join optimization
- Subquery refactoring

## Tool Integrations

| Tool | Purpose | Integration Method |
|------|---------|-------------------|
| SQLGlot | Universal SQL parser | Library |
| AWS SCT | Schema conversion | CLI |
| ora2pg | Oracle to PostgreSQL | CLI |
| pgLoader | MySQL to PostgreSQL | CLI |
| SSMA | SQL Server migration | CLI |

## Output Schema

```json
{
  "translationId": "string",
  "timestamp": "ISO8601",
  "source": {
    "dialect": "string",
    "query": "string"
  },
  "target": {
    "dialect": "string",
    "query": "string"
  },
  "transformations": [
    {
      "type": "function|syntax|hint",
      "original": "string",
      "translated": "string",
      "notes": "string"
    }
  ],
  "optimizations": [],
  "warnings": [],
  "manualReviewNeeded": []
}
```

## Integration with Migration Processes

- **database-schema-migration**: Query migration
- **cloud-migration**: Cloud database adaptation

## Related Skills

- `schema-comparator`: Schema analysis
- `data-migration-validator`: Validation queries

## Related Agents

- `database-migration-orchestrator`: Uses for migration

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