{"id": "sql_queries:sql", "page": "sql_queries", "ref": "sql", "title": "Running SQL queries", "content": "Datasette treats SQLite database files as read-only and immutable. This means it is not possible to execute INSERT or UPDATE statements using Datasette, which allows us to expose SELECT statements to the outside world without needing to worry about SQL injection attacks. \n         The easiest way to execute custom SQL against Datasette is through the web UI. The database index page includes a SQL editor that lets you run any SELECT query you like. You can also construct queries using the filter interface on the tables page, then click \"View and edit SQL\" to open that query in the custom SQL editor. \n         Note that this interface is only available if the  execute-sql  permission is allowed. See  Controlling the ability to execute arbitrary SQL . \n         Any Datasette SQL query is reflected in the URL of the page, allowing you to bookmark them, share them with others and navigate through previous queries using your browser back button. \n         You can also retrieve the results of any query as JSON by adding  .json  to the base URL.", "breadcrumbs": "[]", "references": "[]"}