Postgresql Optimization
Helps with PostgreSQL, optimization as part of working with databases and data persistence workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add erichowens-postgresql-optimization npx -- -y @trustedskills/erichowens-postgresql-optimization
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"erichowens-postgresql-optimization": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/erichowens-postgresql-optimization"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill optimizes PostgreSQL database performance. It analyzes query plans, identifies bottlenecks such as missing indexes or inefficient queries, and suggests specific improvements to enhance overall database speed and efficiency. The skill can also help with tuning configuration parameters for optimal resource utilization.
When to use it
- Slow Query Performance: When you observe that certain queries are taking an unexpectedly long time to execute.
- High Database Load: When your PostgreSQL server is experiencing high CPU or I/O usage, impacting application responsiveness.
- Database Migration: To ensure optimal performance after migrating a database to a new server or version of PostgreSQL.
- Regular Maintenance: As part of routine database maintenance to proactively identify and address potential performance issues.
Key capabilities
- Query plan analysis
- Index recommendation
- Configuration tuning suggestions
- Bottleneck identification
Example prompts
- "Analyze the query plan for this SQL statement:
SELECT * FROM orders WHERE customer_id = 123;and suggest improvements." - "My PostgreSQL server is experiencing high CPU load. What configuration parameters should I tune?"
- "Recommend indexes for the 'products' table based on common query patterns."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to the PostgreSQL database schema and, ideally, execution plans. Providing sample queries or workload information will help it generate more accurate recommendations.
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