How (and when) to use advanced queries in Logseq?

Updated 19 Oct 2026

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What are "advanced queries"?
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  Advanced queries can be used for anything not supported by simple queries.
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How to insert an advanced query?
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  To insert an advanced query in your graph, first you need to run the advanced query slash command on an empty block to convert it to an advanced query block.
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  Second, you hover the mouse over the gear icon to reveal the advanced query input box.
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  Finally, you type or paste an advanced query into the box.
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    The query results will show up below the box.
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  Optionally, you can edit the query title by typing above the box.
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  You can also hide the query box after it has been edited, and open it again later by hovering over the gear icon.
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Understanding the advanced query syntax
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  Here is the link to the official documentation on the query syntax.
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Tools to help you build advanced queries
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  To help you build advanced queries you can use Luhmann's stand-alone Logseq DB Query Builder or danzu's Logseq Query Builder plugin.

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