Koha SQL Reports Generator

Koha SQL Report Generator

Select a useful Koha report, generate a clean SQL query, copy it, paste it into Koha’s SQL report editor, save it, and run it. The layout is now cleaner, balanced, mobile-friendly, and every report starts directly with SELECT.

Select Report

Choose a report and click Generate SQL.

Ready-to-copy report workflow

No customization is required. Generate the SQL, copy it, then paste it into Koha Reports.

Quick Use:
  1. Select a report.
  2. Click Generate SQL.
  3. Click Copy SQL.
  4. Open Koha staff panel.
  5. Go to Reports → New report → New SQL report.
  6. Paste the SQL, add a report name, save it, then run it.

Generated SQL

Report Guide

How to Use This Report in Koha

    Important Notes

      Where to Paste the SQL Report in Koha

      Use this quick guide to copy your generated SQL report, paste it into Koha Reports, save it, and run it successfully.

      How to Add SQL Report in Koha

      1. Login to your Koha Staff Interface.
      2. Go to Reports from the main menu.
      3. Click New Report.
      4. Choose New SQL Report.
      5. Enter a report title such as Overdue Items Report.
      6. Copy the SQL query generated by this tool.
      7. Paste the SQL query into the SQL editor box.
      8. Click Save.
      9. Click Run Report to view the results.

      Tip: Run the report once and review the output before sharing it with staff members.

      Useful Koha Reports Included in This Tool

      Accession Register Report

      Shows newly added books with accession date, barcode, title, author, library branch, and price.

      Overdue Items Report

      Displays books that are overdue with due date, borrower details, and barcode.

      Current Checkouts

      Lists all items currently issued to patrons with issue and due dates.

      Duplicate Barcodes

      Helps identify barcode duplication errors in item records.

      Patron List

      Shows borrower names, membership category, branch, phone, and email.

      Patrons With Balances

      Displays patrons who have outstanding fines or unpaid balances.

      Best Practices Before Running Koha Reports

      • Use clear report names for staff understanding.
      • Keep patron and fine reports private.
      • Test new reports before regular use.
      • Run heavy reports during off-peak hours.
      • Check your Koha version if any field error appears.

      Helpful Koha Resources

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where do I paste SQL in Koha?

      Go to Reports → New Report → New SQL Report and paste your query.

      Do I need SQL knowledge?

      No. Select the report, copy the SQL, paste it in Koha, and run it.

      Are these reports safe?

      Yes. These reports are read-only SELECT queries used for viewing data.

      Why does a report show an error?

      Your Koha version may use different fields or local customizations.