Poor Man's T-Sql Formatter SSMS Extension

Poor Man's T-Sql Formatter SSMS Extension is a SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) extension developed by Tao Klerks that provides a lightweight formatting tool for T-SQL code.

The extension uses regular expressions to identify various T-SQL code elements such as keywords, identifiers, operators, etc., and applies appropriate formatting rules to make the code more readable.

The extension helps standardize and improve the readability of T-SQL code by automatically formatting it. This makes the code easier to maintain, understand, and debug.

No, the extension follows a predefined set of formatting rules and does not provide options for customization. However, it aims to cater to common best practices for T-SQL formatting.

Yes, the extension allows you to format either the entire script or only the selected portion of the code. This flexibility enables you to format specific sections without affecting the rest of the script.

Yes, the extension is completely free and can be downloaded from its GitHub repository.

The extension supports SSMS versions starting from 2012 and later.

Absolutely! The extension is an open-source project hosted on GitHub, and contributions from the community are welcome.

While the extension is generally reliable, it may not handle all edge cases perfectly. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, you can report them on the GitHub repository.

You can find more information, including installation instructions and usage examples, on the extension's GitHub repository: https://github.com/TaoKlerks/poor-mans-t-sql-formatter-ssms