A powerful database management skill that translates natural language into optimized PostgreSQL queries, JSONB manipulations, and performance diagnostics.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install postgres-skill
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install postgres-skill using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is PostgreSQL Skill?
The PostgreSQL Skill is a comprehensive toolset designed for Openclaw Skills to simplify advanced database administration. It enables developers to interact with PostgreSQL databases through natural language, automating the generation of complex SQL including window functions, CTEs, and full-text search configurations.
Beyond basic queries, this skill provides deep integration for JSONB data types and sophisticated performance analysis tools like EXPLAIN ANALYZE. It serves as an intelligent bridge between high-level requirements and high-performance database execution, making it an essential component of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for modern data-driven applications.
PostgreSQL Skill Use Cases
- Generating complex analytical queries using window functions and Common Table Expressions (CTEs).
- Querying and updating nested JSONB data structures and creating GIN indexes for semi-structured data.
- Implementing and optimizing full-text search with multi-language support.
- Performing database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and space monitoring.
- Identifying performance bottlenecks through execution plan analysis and index usage tracking.
How PostgreSQL Skill Works
- The user provides a natural language description of a database task or a performance problem.
- The skill analyzes the request and maps it to specific PostgreSQL capabilities such as advanced SQL syntax or administrative commands.
- Valid SQL or CLI commands (like pg_dump) are generated, incorporating best practices for performance and security.
- For performance tasks, the skill utilizes system catalogs (pg_stats, pg_stat_user_indexes) to diagnose issues and suggest optimizations.
- The output provides the user with actionable code and explanations to execute against their PostgreSQL instance.
PostgreSQL Skill Setup
To get started with this skill in Openclaw Skills, ensure the PostgreSQL client is installed and your connection strings are configured.
1. Install Client Tools
On Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install postgresql-client
On macOS:
brew install libpq
2. Configure Environment Variables
export PGHOST=localhost
export PGPORT=5432
export PGUSER=your_username
export PGPASSWORD=your_password
export PGDATABASE=your_database
PostgreSQL Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages database interactions through standardized PostgreSQL protocols and system views. It categorizes its operations into the following schema:
| Category | Description | Key Tools/Views |
|---|---|---|
| Query Logic | Standard, Window, and CTE queries | SELECT, RANK(), WITH |
| NoSQL Ops | JSONB manipulation and indexing | jsonb_set, GIN indexes |
| Performance | Execution plans and statistics | EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg_stats |
| Maintenance | Storage and connection monitoring | pg_database_size, pg_stat_activity |
| Backups | Logical and physical exports | pg_dump, pg_restore |
PostgreSQL Skill Advanced Features
- Intelligent SQL generation for complex analytical tasks like user retention and growth percentage calculation.
- Full-text search integration with support for chinese-specific search configurations and relevance ranking.
- Automated index usage analysis to identify and clean up redundant or low-utilization indexes.
- Granular backup options including schema-only, data-only, and single-table logical exports.
- Real-time connection monitoring to identify active queries and potential deadlocks.
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