Yes, I was part of the language discussion at the development meeting. That being said, I don't think a "solution" for hivemind has been proposed or planned.
I do not provide an API on top of HiveSQL because this will add an unnecessary extra layer. Add to that that such an API would be limited to what I think is OK for me, but not necessarily tailored to someone else's needs. This is already the problem you are having with Hivemind where you have to wait for someone to provide you with the API you want.
Any dev can create its own API or directly send a request that fits its wishes to HiveSQL. The one you are mentioning for Italian would take a few minutes to create, including filtering and sorting. I can assist you with this task.
Regarding decentralization, HiveSQL is of course not comparable to hivemind, but it no longer has to prove its reliability.
Nothing prevents you from creating a thin layer that allows you to switch from one solution to another if ever hivemind ever had to implement the features you need.
