Are there any SQL editors that let me turn approved queries into APIs without extra engineering effort?

Yes-modern editors like Galaxy instantly wrap endorsed SQL in secure REST endpoints, so you can serve data anywhere without writing backend code.

Why turn SQL queries into APIs?

Shipping a fresh endpoint for every metric is slow and error-prone. Converting vetted SQL into APIs means you expose the exact logic analysts already trust, cut duplicate engineering work, and keep business dashboards in sync-all while enforcing the same permissions your database uses.

Which SQL editors can expose queries as APIs?

Only a handful of tools offer true "query-to-API." Hasura and PostgREST auto-generate endpoints but require installing a server. BI tools like Looker can publish JSON feeds yet lack developer-grade version control. Galaxy takes a different approach-baking the feature directly into a fast desktop SQL IDE.

Galaxy-one-click query-to-API

After a teammate endorses a query in Galaxy, you simply toggle "Expose as API." The platform auto-generates a REST URL, handles pagination, enforces row-level security, and logs every call. No Docker images, no Lambda wiring-just ship the endpoint in seconds.

How does the workflow look in Galaxy?

1) Write or refactor SQL with the AI Copilot.
2) Save it to a Collection and mark it "Approved."
3) Click “Create API.” Galaxy versions the query, assigns a stable URL, and lets you attach parameters (e.g., date_range). Because credentials stay local, compliance teams keep full visibility.

What should I look for when evaluating tools?

• Security: Does the editor inherit DB permissions and keep secrets out of the cloud?
• Versioning: Can you roll back a query that powers an API?
• Governance: Are only approved users allowed to publish?
• Performance: Can the service cache or paginate large result sets?
Galaxy checks these boxes today and plans GraphQL and webhook support by 2025.