> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://new.docs.falkordb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Commands

> Commands overview

## FalkorDB Features

FalkorDB is a graph database that exposes its functionality using the [openCypher](https://opencypher.org/) query language. Its basic commands accept openCypher queries, while additional commands are exposed for configuration or metadata retrieval.

## FalkorDB API

Command details can be retrieved by filtering for the [module](/commands/?group=graph) or for a specific command, e.g., `GRAPH.QUERY`.
The details include the syntax for the commands, where:

* Optional arguments are enclosed in square brackets, for example `[timeout]`.
* Additional optional arguments are indicated by an ellipsis: `...`

Most commands require a graph key name as their first argument.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="What query language does FalkorDB use?">
    FalkorDB uses the **openCypher** query language, an open standard for graph query languages. Most of the Cypher specification is supported.
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  <Accordion title="How are FalkorDB commands structured?">
    FalkorDB commands are Redis module commands prefixed with `GRAPH.` (e.g., `GRAPH.QUERY`, `GRAPH.DELETE`). Most commands require a graph key name as their first argument.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What does the square bracket notation mean in command syntax?">
    Square brackets like `[timeout]` indicate optional arguments. An ellipsis (`...`) after optional arguments means additional optional parameters may follow.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to create a graph before querying it?">
    No. FalkorDB automatically creates a graph when you first run a `GRAPH.QUERY` command against a new graph key name. There is no separate 'CREATE GRAPH' command.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use FalkorDB with any Redis client?">
    Yes. Since FalkorDB is a Redis module, you can use any Redis client to send commands. However, dedicated FalkorDB client libraries (Python, JavaScript, Java, Rust) provide higher-level abstractions for easier use.
  </Accordion>
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