A collection of convenient SQL scripts for monitoring PostgreSQL database health and performance.
pg_insights is a collection of standalone SQL scripts for monitoring PostgreSQL database health, inspired by Heroku's pg_extras. It provides ready-to-use queries to track performance metrics like cache hit rates, index usage, and table bloat, helping administrators and developers maintain database efficiency without external tools.
PostgreSQL database administrators and developers who need to monitor database performance, identify optimization opportunities, and manage maintenance operations like vacuuming and indexing.
Developers choose pg_insights for its simplicity and seamless integration into existing PostgreSQL workflows, offering dependency-free SQL scripts that deliver essential insights without complex installations or third-party tools.
A collection of convenient SQL for monitoring Postgres database health.
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The project consists of standalone SQL scripts with no external tools or complex installations required, seamlessly integrating into existing PostgreSQL workflows as stated in the philosophy.
It offers ready-to-use scripts for key areas like cache hit rates, index usage, and bloat detection, inspired by Heroku's pg_extras, covering essential database health checks.
Scripts can be run via psql or any Postgres client using simple commands, making it straightforward to adopt without disrupting current monitoring routines, as shown in the usage examples.
Each script is well-documented in the README with specific permissions and purposes, such as admin permissions for certain queries, helping users understand requirements upfront.
Scripts must be run manually or scheduled externally; there's no integrated scheduling, alerting, or dashboard, limiting proactive monitoring and requiring additional effort for automation.
Features like buffer cache usage require the pg_buffercache extension, which may not be installed in all environments, adding setup complexity and potential compatibility issues.
It provides SQL results without visualization or advanced analysis tools, so users need to parse and interpret data themselves, which can be time-consuming for complex insights.
pg_insights is an open-source alternative to the following products: