Postgres Nanoid
Generates unique, URL-safe identifiers within PostgreSQL using nanoid functions for efficient primary keys and foreign key relationships.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add postgres-nanoid npx -- -y @trustedskills/postgres-nanoid
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres-nanoid": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/postgres-nanoid"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to generate unique, URL-safe identifiers using PostgreSQL's nanoid extension. It provides a reliable method for creating short, random strings suitable for primary keys, tokens, or other scenarios requiring uniqueness and brevity within a PostgreSQL database. The generated IDs are designed to be globally unique and avoid collisions.
When to use it
- Generating Unique Identifiers: When you need to create primary keys or unique identifiers in your PostgreSQL database that are short and URL-friendly.
- Creating Tokens: For generating secure tokens for authentication, authorization, or password resets.
- Shortening URLs: To create concise and memorable shortened URLs stored within a database.
- Tracking Events: Assigning unique IDs to events or tracking entries in your application.
Key capabilities
- Generates
nanoididentifiers using PostgreSQL extension. - Provides URL-safe identifiers.
- Ensures uniqueness of generated identifiers.
Example prompts
- "Generate a new nanoid identifier."
- "Create a unique ID for this user account."
- "Give me a short, random string to use as a token."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires PostgreSQL and the
nanoidextension to be installed and configured. - The generated identifiers are purely random; do not rely on them for sequential ordering or predictability.
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