What are prepared statements in Manticore Search?

Prepared statements let you define SQL templates with placeholders like

How do prepared statements prevent SQL injection?

By treating inputs as pure data, not code; the DB escapes everything automatically, so '1 OR 1=1' becomes literal junk, not a backdoor.

Can I use ?VEC? for AI vectors in Manticore Search?

Absolutely—feed comma-separated floats or ints like '1.2, 3.4, INF' for embeddings or MVAs, no quotes needed, errors on bad input.

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Manticore Search's Prepared Statements: Bulletproofing Your Queries Against the Hackers of Tomorrow

Imagine hackers vanishing from your search app like ghosts in the machine. Prepared statements in Manticore Search make it real, turning fragile queries into ironclad fortresses.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read

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Prepared statements in Manticore Search eliminate SQL injection by separating SQL structure from user data. 𝕏
?VEC? placeholder revolutionizes secure vector handling for AI-driven search applications. 𝕏
This feature mirrors the HTTPS shift, positioning Manticore as essential for future-proof search engines. 𝕏

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