Postgresql Best Practices
Helps with PostgreSQL, best practices as part of working with databases and data persistence workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add postgresql-best-practices npx -- -y @trustedskills/postgresql-best-practices
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgresql-best-practices": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/postgresql-best-practices"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides expert guidance on optimizing PostgreSQL performance, ensuring data integrity, and following best practices for schema design, query tuning, indexing, and maintenance. It includes actionable advice for developers and database administrators working with PostgreSQL.
When to use it
- When designing or optimizing a PostgreSQL schema for scalability
- When troubleshooting slow queries or performance bottlenecks
- Before deploying a PostgreSQL-based application in production
- When setting up replication, backups, or high availability configurations
Key capabilities
- Schema design recommendations
- Query optimization techniques
- Indexing strategies for faster data retrieval
- Backup and recovery best practices
- Security configuration guidelines
Example prompts
- "How should I structure my PostgreSQL tables for optimal performance?"
- "What are the best ways to optimize a slow query in PostgreSQL?"
- "Can you explain how to set up replication in PostgreSQL?"
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your PostgreSQL version is up-to-date to take full advantage of modern features and optimizations.
- Always test changes in a staging environment before applying them to production.
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