Skillshub 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.

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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

PriorityCategoryImpactPrefix
1Query PerformanceCRITICAL
query-
2Connection ManagementCRITICAL
conn-
3Security & RLSCRITICAL
security-
4Schema DesignHIGH
schema-
5Concurrency & LockingMEDIUM-HIGH
lock-
6Data Access PatternsMEDIUM
data-
7Monitoring & DiagnosticsLOW-MEDIUM
monitor-
8Advanced FeaturesLOW
advanced-

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.md

Each 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)

References