# preview_table
Quick preview of table contents without writing SQL.
## Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `table_name` | string | ✅ Yes | - | Fully qualified table name |
| `limit` | integer | ❌ No | 100 | Row limit (1-10000) |
| `warehouse` | string | ❌ No | profile | Warehouse override |
| `database` | string | ❌ No | profile | Database override |
| `schema` | string | ❌ No | profile | Schema override |
| `role` | string | ❌ No | profile | Role override |
## Returns
```json
{
"statement": "SELECT * FROM customers LIMIT 100",
"rowcount": 100,
"rows": [...]
}
```
## Examples
```python
# Simple preview
preview_table(table_name="customers", limit=10)
# With overrides
preview_table(
table_name="analytics.prod.sales",
limit=500,
warehouse="LARGE_WH"
)
```
## Related
- [execute_query](execute_query.md) - For complex queries
