---
title: SQL commands
description: This section contains the list of SQL commands supported by Elasticsearch SQL along with their syntax: 
url: https://www.elastic.co/elastic/docs-builder/docs/3016/reference/query-languages/sql/sql-commands
products:
  - Elasticsearch
---

# SQL commands
This section contains the list of SQL commands supported by Elasticsearch SQL along with their syntax:
<definitions>
  <definition term="DESCRIBE TABLE">
    Describe a table.
  </definition>
  <definition term="SELECT">
    Retrieve rows from zero or more tables.
  </definition>
  <definition term="SHOW CATALOGS">
    List available catalogs.
  </definition>
  <definition term="SHOW COLUMNS">
    List columns in table.
  </definition>
  <definition term="SHOW FUNCTIONS">
    List supported functions.
  </definition>
  <definition term="SHOW TABLES">
    List tables available.
  </definition>
</definitions>