supabase-postgres-best-practices
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Postgres performance optimization and best practices from Supabase. Use this skill when writing, reviewing, or optimizing Postgres queries, schema designs, or database configurations.
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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 | |
| 2 | Connection Management | CRITICAL | |
| 3 | Security & RLS | CRITICAL | |
| 4 | Schema Design | HIGH | |
| 5 | Concurrency & Locking | MEDIUM-HIGH | |
| 6 | Data Access Patterns | MEDIUM | |
| 7 | Monitoring & Diagnostics | LOW-MEDIUM | |
| 8 | Advanced Features | LOW | |
How to Use
Read individual rule files for detailed explanations and SQL examples:
references/query-missing-indexes.md
references/schema-partial-indexes.md
references/_sections.mdEach 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)