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title: DuckDB SQL
description: DuckDB SQL Reference
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DuckDB provides a rich SQL dialect with powerful analytical capabilities. MotherDuck uses DuckDB's SQL engine, so all standard DuckDB syntax works seamlessly.

This reference covers core SQL statements, data types, functions, window functions, and query syntax. For MotherDuck-specific extensions like cloud database management and sharing, see the [MotherDuck SQL](/sql-reference/motherduck-sql-reference) reference.

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DuckDB maintains comprehensive documentation at [duckdb.org/docs](https://duckdb.org/docs/stable/). The reference here focuses on the most commonly used features.
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