PageQL – Embed SQL directly in HTML

In plain words

PageQL is a web framework that embeds SQL directly into HTML without requiring a separate programming language. Designed for developers building long-lasting web services, it combines the durability of HTML and SQL while eliminating the need for intermediate glue code. The framework takes inspiration from ColdFusion's approach but aims for simplicity and closer alignment with standard SQL syntax, focusing on reactive rather than imperative programming patterns.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

PageQL is an experimental template language and micro Python web framework that allows embedding SQL inside HTML directly. It was inspired by ColdFusion language that allows embedding SQL and Handlebars / Mustache logic-less templates and also HTMX that simplifies web development. pip install pageql pageql data.db templates --create Start Tutorial Todos Demo Core Philosophy PageQL aims to simplify web development involving relational data by allowing direct embedding of SQL-like queries within HTML templates. While control structures exist, extensive scripting is discouraged to maintain clarity. PageQL relies on the underlying SQL engine for expression evaluation, rather than implementing…from pageql.dev

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN, I've been experimenting for some time with writing web frameworks, and I thought it's time to publish one that I really like: it just embeds SQL directly inside HTML without any glue language. One of the main motivators for getting this minimal was the Hundred Year Web Seervice with htmx presentation by…

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