PostgreSQL Query Catalog

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Found 1053 queries.

  • All the queries about database objects contain a subcondition to exclude from the result information about the system catalog.
  • Although the statements use SQL constructs (common table expressions; NOT in subqueries) that could cause performance problems in case of large datasets it shouldn't be a problem in case of relatively small amount of data, which is in the system catalog of a database.
  • Statistics about the catalog content and project home in GitHub that has additional information.

# Name ▲ Goal Type Data source Last update License
381 Generated stored base table columns that expression does not refer to any column Find generated stored base table columns that expression does not refer to any column of the table. It could be that there will be a constant value in every row in case of this column. The support of generated columns was added to PostgreSQL 12. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
382 Grantable column privileges Find column privileges that the carrier of the privilege can in turn grant to others, i.e., the privileges have been given WITH GRANT OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
383 Grantable privileges on the database and its schemas, domains, types, languages, sequences, foreign data wrappers, and foreign servers Find privileges on the database and its schemas, domains, types, languages, sequences, foreign data wrappers, and foreign servers that the carrier of the privilege can in turn grant to others, i.e., the privileges have been given WITH GRANT OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
384 Grantable roles Find roles that a member can grant to others, i.e., the role has been granted with ADMIN OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
385 Grantable routine privileges Find routine privileges that the carrier of the privilege can in turn grant to others, i.e., the privileges have been given WITH GRANT OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
386 Grantable table privileges Find table privileges that the carrier of the privilege can in turn grant to others, i.e., the privileges have been given WITH GRANT OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
387 Grantable usage privileges Find usage privileges that the carrier of the privilege can in turn grant to others, i.e., the privileges have been given WITH GRANT OPTION. The number of privileges that can be passed on should be as small as possible. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
388 Granted roles Find membership relations between roles. General system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
389 Grantees Database must be used by users who have minimal set of privileges for performing tasks. The query helps to find out as to whether some user/role other than PUBLIC and a superuser have rights to use tables and routines of the database. General INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
390 Gratuitous context in the names of foreign key columns Find foreign key columns that name contains twice the name of the referenced (primary) table. Problem detection system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:12 MIT License View
391 Gratuitous context in the names of non-foreign key and non-primary key columns This query identifies base table columns that unnecessarily include the table name. It searches for columns that are not part of a primary or foreign key and contain the name of their parent table. To avoid flagging legitimate naming conventions, it explicitly excludes a list of generic column names (e.g., name, description, nimi, kommentaar) where prefixing with the table name is considered good practice for improving clarity in queries. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2026-05-26 18:59 MIT License View
392 Gratuitous context in the names of parameters This query enforces a concise coding style by checking the names of parameters within routines (such as functions or procedures). It finds parameters whose names unnecessarily repeat the name of the routine they belong to. For example, in a function named calculate_invoice, a parameter named calculate_invoice_id would be flagged, as invoice_id is sufficient. A routine cannot have two parameters with the same name, so the shorter name is unambiguous within the context of the routine and results in cleaner, more readable code. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:12 MIT License View
393 Gratuitous context in the names of schema objects This query identifies schema objects with names that are redundantly prefixed with their own schema's name. It flags any object whose name begins with the schema name plus at least one other character. This enforces the design principle that a schema is a sufficient namespace, and therefore, objects within it do not require the additional, repetitive context in their own names. Problem detection system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:12 MIT License View
394 Identical indexes Find indexes that are identical, i.e., have the same properties, including uniqueness. The query considers all types of indexes, including indexes that have been automatically created to support a constraint and function-based indexes. Problem detection system catalog base tables only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
395 Identifiers that explicitly say that they carry no meaning Find identifiers that explicitly say that they carry no meaning. Such identifier is called "unnamed" or "anonymous". Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
396 Identity columns configured as GENERATED BY DEFAULT This query identifies identity columns defined with the GENERATED BY DEFAULT clause. Unlike GENERATED ALWAYS, this configuration permits manual insertion of values into the identity column without explicit overrides. This flexibility creates a significant risk of sequence desynchronization: if a user manually inserts a key value that exceeds the current sequence state, the sequence will eventually generate a colliding value. This results in runtime unique constraint violations (primary key conflicts) that are difficult to predict and resolve. The preferred pattern for surrogate keys is typically GENERATED ALWAYS to enforce system-controlled uniqueness. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2025-12-26 14:45 MIT License View
397 Inadequate length constraints on textual code-related columns This query identifies base table columns designated for storing codes (e.g., vin and isbn codes) that lack appropriate length constraints reflecting real-world data requirements. It operates on a heuristic basis, targeting columns whose identifiers imply code data (e.g., names containing "isbn" or "vin") but whose definitions fail to account for standard maximum lengths. This includes both insufficient allocation (truncation risk) and unbounded allocation (data quality risk). Ensuring these fields are sized according to domain standards is crucial for data integrity and usability. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2026-05-09 12:16 MIT License View
398 Inappropriate field size or data type for column that strores database username Find columns of base tables that based on the default value of the column contain database username. However, the type of the column is not VARCHAR(63) or VARCHAR(128). Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2025-11-07 10:11 MIT License View
399 Inappropriate length constraints for address columns This query identifies base table columns designated for storing address components (e.g., IP addresses, emails, telephone numbers, or physical locations) that have inappropriate length constraints. It flags columns where the defined field size is either too strict or too loose compared to real-world data requirements. Operating on a heuristic basis, the query targets columns whose names imply address data (e.g., containing 'addr' or 'mail') but whose definitions fail to align with standard lengths. Highlighting both insufficient allocation (truncation risk) and unbounded allocation (data quality risk) helps ensure that these fields are sized according to domain standards, which is crucial for data integrity and usability. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA only 2026-06-01 15:44 MIT License View
400 Inappropriate use of trim function in whitespace constraints This query identifies a semantic mismatch between the name and implementation of CHECK constraints (on tables, foreign tables, or domains). It targets constraints whose names suggest they validate against whitespace-only strings (e.g., names containing 'whitespace', 'space', 'blank'), but whose logic inappropriately uses the trim() function. The trim() function is a formatting tool for removing leading/trailing spaces, not a validation tool for ensuring a string is not composed entirely of whitespace. This indicates a likely implementation error, as a more robust regular expression (e.g., column !~ '^\s*$') is the correct tool for this type of validation. Problem detection INFORMATION_SCHEMA+system catalog base tables 2025-11-15 12:34 MIT License View