--sql

Last updated: May 1, 2026

The SQL string to execute.

Syntax

You can set this parameter in the following ways:

Option

Syntax

Command CLI parameter

--sql=<string>

Liquibase properties file (defaults file)

liquibase.command.sql: <string>

Command flow file argument (example)

cmdArgs: { sql: "<string>" }

JVM system property (JAVA_OPTS environment variable)

JAVA_OPTS=-Dliquibase.command.sql=<string>

Liquibase environment variable

LIQUIBASE_COMMAND_SQL=<string>