Sherloq
AI SQL knowledge repository
Keep your team's SQL queries saved, searchable, and reusable
Reviewed by The Desk · Last verified July 2026
“Sherloq solves a real and under-served pain: the SQL that data teams write is scattered across Slack threads, local files, and BI tools, and Sherloq turns it into a versioned, searchable, documented repository that lives inside the editor. The AI layer is competent for generating and fixing queries because it draws on your own saved code, but the product's value is the shared knowledge base more than the model itself.”
Skip it ifYou are a solo analyst or a team already disciplined about a dbt repo and Git — the collaborative library is the whole point, and its value collapses without teammates and buy-in. Also skip if you need deep, connected AI that queries your actual warehouse, since Sherloq deliberately does not touch underlying data.
What it is
Sherloq is a collaborative SQL repository with an AI layer, aimed at data and analytics teams whose queries are otherwise scattered across Slack messages, local files, and BI tools. It lets analysts save, version, document, and search SQL directly from their editor, turning ad hoc queries into a shared, permission-controlled knowledge base that new team members can browse instead of reinventing.
Mechanically, it works as a plugin rather than a data connector: a Chrome extension and an IntelliJ plugin capture and organize queries, while an AI chat assistant generates, fixes, and refactors SQL using your own saved repository as context rather than generic templates. Notably, Sherloq does not connect to the underlying warehouse or read your data, which lowers the security bar for adoption but also means the AI reasons over code, not live schemas or results.
It fits best as connective tissue for a team's tribal SQL knowledge, sitting alongside (not replacing) a warehouse or a dbt/Git workflow. The product is from a Tel Aviv-based, Y Combinator-backed startup, and its usefulness scales with team adoption; for an individual analyst or a group already rigorous about version-controlled analytics code, the payoff is thinner.
Key features
- Save, version, and organize SQL queries directly from your editor
- Team-wide searchable query library with permission-based sharing
- AI SQL chat that generates, fixes, and modifies queries using your own code as context
- Auto-documentation and organization of saved queries
- Import and consolidate SQL logic from multiple sources
- Privacy-first design that never accesses the underlying data warehouse
- Enterprise controls including SSO, org-wide privacy mode, and on-premises deployment
Who it’s for
Save and version SQL queries without leaving your editor or IDE
Build a searchable team library of vetted, documented queries
Reuse a teammate's existing query instead of rewriting from scratch
Generate, fix, and refactor SQL with AI grounded in your own repo
Pros & cons
The good
- Captures and organizes team SQL knowledge that normally rots in Slack and local files
- AI assistance is grounded in your own repository rather than generic templates
- Plugin-based architecture never connects to the underlying data, easing security review
The catch
- Value depends heavily on team adoption; a partial rollout leaves the library thin
- Editor coverage is limited (Chrome extension and IntelliJ), so some SQL environments are unsupported
- Free tier caps (25 saved queries, 30 AI messages) are tight for real daily use
Pricing
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 2-week Pro trial · 30 chat messages · 50 SQL syntax fixes · 25 saved queries |
| Pro | $16/mo | 200 chat messages · 250 SQL syntax fixes · Unlimited saved queries · Dedicated Slack channel · Billed annually, per user |
| Enterprise | Custom | Okta + SSO integration · Org-wide privacy mode · Enterprise support · Customized integrations · On-premises option |
Free tier — 25 saved queries, 30 AI chat messages, and 50 SQL syntax fixes; includes a 2-week Pro trial
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Questions people ask
Does Sherloq connect to my database or read my data?
No. Sherloq is intentionally plugin-based and stores and manages the query text itself; it does not connect to or access your underlying data warehouse, which simplifies security review. It is SOC2 compliant and offers SSO and on-premises options for enterprise.
How much does Sherloq cost?
There is a free forever plan (25 saved queries, 30 AI chat messages, 50 SQL fixes, plus a 2-week Pro trial). Pro is $16 per user per month billed annually with higher limits and unlimited saved queries, and Enterprise is custom-priced.
Which editors and IDEs does Sherloq support?
Sherloq works through a Chrome extension and an IntelliJ plugin, so it fits SQL work done in browser-based editors and JetBrains IDEs. Coverage is narrower than a universal tool, so check that your specific SQL environment is supported.
Who is Sherloq best for?
Data and analytics teams that want a shared source of truth for SQL. It shines when multiple analysts save, document, and reuse each other's queries; a solo user gets far less from the collaborative library.