# Use parameterized queries for cache reuse

> Use CYPHER parameters in queries to enable query plan caching and improve performance

- Skill: `falkordb/use-parameterized-queries-for-cache-reuse` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add falkordb/use-parameterized-queries-for-cache-reuse`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/falkordb/use-parameterized-queries-for-cache-reuse/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-parameterized-queries-for-cache-reuse

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# Use parameterized queries for cache reuse

Use parameters in your queries to enable query plan caching and improve performance.

## Usage

Prefix your query with `CYPHER` followed by parameter declarations. Reference parameters with `$` syntax in the query body.

## Example

```bash
redis-cli GRAPH.QUERY social "CYPHER name='Alice' MATCH (u:User {name: $name}) RETURN u.id"
```

## Notes

- Parameterized queries allow FalkorDB to cache and reuse query execution plans
- Parameters are declared after the `CYPHER` keyword using `name=value` syntax
- Parameters are referenced in the query using `$name` syntax
- This improves performance by avoiding repeated query parsing and planning
- Parameterized queries also provide better security by preventing injection attacks