Can it help with database security?

Absolutely; it includes specific categories for Security and Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure data isolation and prevent unauthorized access.

How does it help with query optimization?

It analyzes query patterns and suggests specific improvements, such as adding partial indexes or rewriting inefficient joins to reduce execution time and resource consumption.

What is the benefit of using this with Claude Code?

It allows Claude to act as a specialized database administrator, providing real-time feedback and SQL corrections directly within your coding workflow.

Does this skill support non-Supabase Postgres instances?

Yes, while curated by Supabase, these best practices apply to standard PostgreSQL environments and other managed Postgres providers.

Supabase Postgres Best Practices

Name: Supabase Postgres Best Practices
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Database Management

Optimizes PostgreSQL performance and schema design using Supabase-verified best practices and implementation patterns.

This skill provides a comprehensive set of performance-focused guidelines for PostgreSQL, specifically curated from Supabase's operational experience. It enables developers to write efficient SQL queries, design scalable schemas, and implement robust security through Row-Level Security (RLS) and connection management. By applying these rules during the development or review phase, Claude helps identify and prevent common performance bottlenecks, ensure optimal index usage, and maintain high database security standards for production-ready applications.

Key Features

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02Advanced schema design patterns including partial and composite indexing

03Guidance on implementing secure and performant Row-Level Security (RLS) policies

04Best practices for connection pooling and managing database concurrency

05Automated query performance analysis and optimization suggestions

06Diagnostic rules for identifying missing indexes and inefficient data access patterns

Use Cases

01Refactoring slow SQL queries and improving EXPLAIN plan outputs

02Securing multi-tenant applications using optimized RLS rules

03Designing new database schemas with optimal indexing and data types

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter postgres-best-practices

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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