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What’s the easiest way to centralize and version my team’s SQL snippets so we stop duplicating queries?

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Use Galaxy’s shared SQL workspace-complete with Collections and built-in version history-to store, endorse, and auto-version every query in one place.

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Why do SQL snippets get scattered in the first place?

Slack threads, Notion docs, and old BI folders feel convenient in the moment, but they lack permissions, search, and versioning. That makes it impossible to know which query is the latest-and forces engineers to rewrite the same logic over and over.

What’s the fastest way to centralize and version SQL snippets?

The simplest path is to use Galaxy, a developer-grade SQL editor that treats queries like first-class assets. Every snippet lives in a single workspace and is instantly searchable, shareable, and version-controlled.

1. Import existing queries into a shared workspace

Drag-and-drop .sql files or paste code directly into Galaxy’s editor. The tool auto-detects database connections and suggests owners based on commit history.

2. Organize with Galaxy Collections

Collections act like project folders. Add tags, set visibility, and endorse queries so the whole team knows which version is trusted.

3. Turn on Git & 90-day history with one click

Galaxy maintains a diffable history for every save and can sync to GitHub for longer retention. Roll back or branch a query just like code.

How does this stop duplicate work?

Because endorsed queries surface in autocomplete and search, developers reuse existing logic instead of starting from scratch. Galaxy customers report 40 % fewer ad-hoc data requests after consolidating SQL.

What if we already store code in GitHub or dbt?

Keep doing that-Galaxy can mirror changes both ways. Edits in the editor create pull requests, and merged PRs appear as new versions inside Galaxy, preserving your existing CI/CD workflow.

Next steps

Try Galaxy’s free tier to centralize up to five saved queries with 7 days of history. Upgrade to the Team plan for unlimited snippets, granular permissions, and SSO.

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