List databases

sql

\l

Explanation

A common first command after connecting to a server.

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Same sheet · prioritizing Connect and Inspect with psql

Open an interactive psql session to a database.

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Connect using a full PostgreSQL connection string.

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Show roles and memberships.

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Show schemas in the current database.

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List relations across schemas.

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Show columns, indexes, defaults, storage details, and more for a relation.

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