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# SHOW DATABASES

> Use the `SHOW DATABASES` command to show all databases.

## Syntax

```bash theme={null}
SHOW DATABASES [ LIKE_expression ];
```

## Parameters

| Parameter or clause | Description                                                                                                                                                                  |
| :------------------ | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| LIKE\_expression    | Filters the output based on names by applying pattern matching. See details in [LIKE pattern matching expressions](/sql/functions/string#like-pattern-matching-expressions). |

## Example

```bash theme={null}
SHOW DATABASES;
```