The SQLinDS package is based on Mike Rhoads' article Use the Full Power of SAS in Your Function-Style Macros.
The package allows to write SQL queries in the data step, e.g.
data class;
set %SQL(select name, age from sashelp.class order by age);
run;SHA256 digest for the latest version of SQLinDS: F*A3DC9400DEF1403DC9E191611790244A8B0FB23303D3A98D29777E46A1D4E8B4
Recording form SAS Innovate 2026 Users Day: "SQLinDS and evExpress SAS packages - a tribute to SAS rock-stars!" (April 27th 2026, ~30 minutes)
To work with a package use the SAS Packages Framework.