ShapedQL
ShapedQL is a SQL-like query engine built by Shaped for powering search, recommendation feeds, and AI agent retrieval in real time.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The real-time retrieval engine for search, feeds, and AI agents, powered by a SQL interface.
Who should look elsewhere
Tightly coupled with Shaped platform, not a standalone tool
Pros
- +Familiar SQL syntax reduces learning curve for developers
- +Unifies search and recommendation retrieval into a single query layer
- +Real-time performance optimized for production workloads
- +Purpose-built for AI agent and recommendation system use cases
Cons
- −Tightly coupled with Shaped platform, not a standalone tool
- −New query language with a small community and limited third-party resources
- −May be overkill for simple search implementations
Key features
- ✓SQL-like query language for search, feeds, and AI agent retrieval
- ✓Unified interface for search indexes, recommendation models, and vector stores
- ✓Real-time ranking and personalization in queries
- ✓Combines filtering, sorting, and ML-based ranking in one language
- ✓Designed for AI agents that need structured retrieval
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | $0 | month | Access to ShapedQL query engine; Basic search and retrieval; Limited request volume |
| Enterprise | — | month | Unlimited queries; Custom models and ranking; Dedicated support |
Integrations
Shopify