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# Query Library

APIs for managing XQL query libraries

## Get XQL Queries

> Retrieve a detailed list of XQL query libraries. You can filter by list of query names or by list of query tags.\
> \
> Requires the granular RBAC permission for this feature.

```json
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```

## Insert or update XQL queries

> Insert new XQL queries or update existing XQL queries.\
> \
> \*\*Note:\*\* You should use unique \`xql\_query\_name\` for each XQL query on a given tenant.\
> \
> Requires the granular RBAC permission for this feature.

```json
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```

## Delete XQL Queries

> Delete XQL queries. You can filter by list of query names or by list of query tags.\
> \
> Requires the granular RBAC permission for this feature.

```json
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```


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