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name	description	risk	source	date_added
postgres-best-practices	Postgres performance optimization and best practices from Supabase. Use this skill when writing, reviewing, or optimizing Postgres queries, schema designs, or database configurations.	unknown	community	2026-02-27

Supabase Postgres Best Practices

Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Postgres, maintained by Supabase. Contains rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated query optimization and schema design.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Writing SQL queries or designing schemas
• Implementing indexes or query optimization
• Reviewing database performance issues
• Configuring connection pooling or scaling
• Optimizing for Postgres-specific features
• Working with Row-Level Security (RLS)

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Query Performance	CRITICAL	query-
2	Connection Management	CRITICAL	conn-
3	Security & RLS	CRITICAL	security-
4	Schema Design	HIGH	schema-
5	Concurrency & Locking	MEDIUM-HIGH	lock-
6	Data Access Patterns	MEDIUM	data-
7	Monitoring & Diagnostics	LOW-MEDIUM	monitor-
8	Advanced Features	LOW	advanced-

How to Use

Read individual rule files for detailed explanations and SQL examples:

rules/query-missing-indexes.md
rules/schema-partial-indexes.md
rules/_sections.md

Each rule file contains:

• Brief explanation of why it matters
• Incorrect SQL example with explanation
• Correct SQL example with explanation
• Optional EXPLAIN output or metrics
• Additional context and references
• Supabase-specific notes (when applicable)

Full Compiled Document

For the complete guide with all rules expanded: AGENTS.md

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.