Supabase 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.
- Skill ID
- davila7/claude-code-templates/supabase-postgres-best-practices
- Publisher
- davila7
- Repository
- claude-code-templates
- Installs
- 0
- Files
- 37
- License
- MIT
- Synced
- Sep 23, 2026
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davila7/claude-code-templates/supabase-postgres-best-practicesInstalls these files- AGENTS.md
- README.md
- SKILL.md
- metadata.json
- rules/_contributing.md
- rules/_sections.md
- rules/_template.md
- rules/advanced-full-text-search.md
- rules/advanced-jsonb-indexing.md
- rules/conn-idle-timeout.md
- rules/conn-limits.md
- rules/conn-pooling.md
- rules/conn-prepared-statements.md
- rules/data-batch-inserts.md
- rules/data-n-plus-one.md
- rules/data-pagination.md
- rules/data-upsert.md
- rules/lock-advisory.md
- rules/lock-deadlock-prevention.md
- rules/lock-short-transactions.md
- rules/lock-skip-locked.md
- rules/monitor-explain-analyze.md
- rules/monitor-pg-stat-statements.md
- rules/monitor-vacuum-analyze.md
- rules/query-composite-indexes.md
- rules/query-covering-indexes.md
- rules/query-index-types.md
- rules/query-missing-indexes.md
- rules/query-partial-indexes.md
- rules/schema-data-types.md
- rules/schema-foreign-key-indexes.md
- rules/schema-lowercase-identifiers.md
- rules/schema-partitioning.md
- rules/schema-primary-keys.md
- rules/security-privileges.md
- rules/security-rls-basics.md
- rules/security-rls-performance.md
What this skill tells the agent
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.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)
Full Compiled Document
For the complete guide with all rules expanded: AGENTS.md
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