# Use FalkorDB parameterized queries

> Prefix read queries with CYPHER parameters for plan caching and safer value handling

- Skill: `falkordb/use-falkordb-parameterized-queries` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add falkordb/use-falkordb-parameterized-queries`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/falkordb/use-falkordb-parameterized-queries/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: falkordb (https://skillmd.com/u/falkordb)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/falkordb/use-falkordb-parameterized-queries

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# Use FalkorDB parameterized queries

Pass user-supplied values as parameters so FalkorDB can cache and reuse the query plan.

## Usage

Prefix the query with `CYPHER` and `name=value` declarations, then reference each value with `$name`
inside the query body.

## Example

```cypher
CYPHER name='Alice'
MATCH (u:User {name: $name})
RETURN u.id
```

## Notes

- Parameters let FalkorDB cache and reuse query execution plans, avoiding repeated parsing and planning.
- Declare values after the `CYPHER` keyword using `name=value`; reference them as `$name`.
- Prefer parameters for user-supplied values; this also avoids query-injection issues.
- Parameterization does not change the result shape; it only affects planning and safety.