# List of Query DSL keywords and additional instructions **URL:** \ **Category:** Elasticsearch\ **Created:** [October 8, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132 "2022-10-08T15:36:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael\_Gattinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/michael_gattinger/32/99690_2.png) [@Michael\_Gattinger](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Michael_Gattinger)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/1 "2022-10-08T15:36:12Z")
Hello, as i understood Query DSL has in line 1 of the Query spezial keywords that are not part of the JSON. JSON starts at line 2 of the Query and is only one JSON-Object accept BULK-Requests, where multiple JSON Object can follow. I search for a List of all Keywords in DSL. So "POST", "GET", "PUT" should be in there for example. Additionally i search for a List of all instructions that can be added like "pretty" Thanks - Enomine ---
**Author:** ![stephenb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/stephenb/32/40856_2.png) [@stephenb](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/stephenb)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/2 "2022-10-08T16:16:26Z")
The Elasticsearch Query DSL is a REST Based API so normal REST stuff applies [Here](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/query-dsl.html) is the Official Documentation [Here](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/search.html) are the search APIs [Here](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/docs.html) are the document APIs ... very useful There are many [other APIs](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/rest-apis.html) for managing indices etc. AND if you go into Kibana -\> Dev Tools The editor has full suggestion capabilities. ![Screen Shot 2022-10-08 at 9.10.29 AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/8/d/8d244f6b751284975d76460c43f0d53d185231f0.png) Also there a many many online tutorials / articles Hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Gattinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/michael_gattinger/32/99690_2.png) [@Michael\_Gattinger](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Michael_Gattinger)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/3 "2022-10-08T16:33:03Z")
Hello, thanks for your help. I search for a list of reserved keywords for the first line (you tell its rest-syntax). So something like this: [Reserved keywords | Elasticsearch Guide [8.4] | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/sql-syntax-reserved.html) but for DSL. It may be that there are keywords i could use but never saw until now. If i hit STRG+Space in Kibana it shows GET, PUT, POST, DELETE and HEAD. Are these the only ones which that a first line can begin? Whats about a list of additional instructions like "pretty"? I search for a syntax page, not for a "how to solve use-case xyz" =) Thanks - Enomine ---
**Author:** ![stephenb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/stephenb/32/40856_2.png) [@stephenb](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/stephenb)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/4 "2022-10-08T16:50:57Z")
I do not think there is that list of reserved words... > [@Michael\_Gattinger](#): > > If i hit STRG+Space in Kibana it shows GET, PUT, POST, DELETE and HEAD. Are these the only ones which that a first line can begin? YES - Normal REST Methods `?pretty` is basic a normal / rest / json directive. If you are new to REST perhaps you should do a little reading on that. `?v` verbose pretty normal you can also do `?help` on many commands to get help Perhaps do a little reading on REST APIs in general.... > [@Michael\_Gattinger](#): > > I search for a syntax page, not for a "how to solve use-case xyz" =) There are extensive syntax and examples in our docs and across the web... Example Syntax [here](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/search-search.html) syntax and examples [here](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/query-dsl-bool-query.html) The type ahead in the Kibana - Dev Tools can help guide you through the syntax I do not know where the BNF notation for the DSL is or whether it exists I think you are just going to need to "dig in" and get started, I would suggest getting familiar with our documentation ... Yes it is big and a lot 🙂 but you will be an expert in no time! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Gattinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/michael_gattinger/32/99690_2.png) [@Michael\_Gattinger](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Michael_Gattinger)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/5 "2022-10-08T17:49:22Z")
Yeah its too big, thats the problem. I engage on Elasticsearch since 15. march 2022 and am still a noob 😉 It is a big framework... I am not used to dig into big frameworks. Have less expirience in that. Thanks for your understanding and help. Enomine ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/list-of-query-dsl-keywords-and-additional-instructions/316132/6 "2022-11-05T17:49:27Z")
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