# strata19.interpret_query
URL: /documentation/reference/tools/interpret_query



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## What it does [#what-it-does]

Turn a short ask into a structured query the graph can route. A deterministic bypass handles \~80% free; real language falls through to a small model call. Never a verdict or count — only a routing hint.

## When to use it [#when-to-use-it]

**Use when:** "which files handle the checkout flow" · "the auth flow" · "files related to payments"

**Also use when:** a user types a phrase in the natural-language query box

## When not to use it [#when-not-to-use-it]

the input is a file path, glob pattern, or single identifier — the bypass path returns instantly, free

## Availability [#availability]

|           |                           |
| --------- | ------------------------- |
| Tier      | Expert                    |
| Lifecycle | Live                      |
| Taught by | `strata19-run-an-inquiry` |