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# Query Records

The Salesforce Extension Pack includes tools to help you write, build, and execute Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) queries directly from VS Code. Use the SOQL Builder for a visual, form-based query experience, write SOQL in Apex or standalone `.soql` files with code completion, and run queries against the REST or Tooling APIs to inspect results inline. To query records:

- [Build a query by using the SOQL Query Builder](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/sfvscode-extensions/guide/soql-builder.md).
- [Retrieve query plans](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/sfvscode-extensions/guide/soql-plans.md).
- [Run the query](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/sfvscode-extensions/guide/soql-running.md).

## See Also

Guides:

- [Example SELECT Clauses](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.soql_sosl.meta/soql_sosl/sforce_api_calls_soql_select_examples.htm)
- [Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL)](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.soql_sosl.meta/soql_sosl/sforce_api_calls_soql.htm)

Trailhead:

- [Write SOQL Queries](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/apex_database/apex_database_soql)