supabase-postgres-best-practices — for Claude Code agent-skills, official, for Claude Code, ide skills, Postgres optimization, SQL query optimization, database performance tuning, Row-Level Security (RLS) implementation, connection pooling optimization

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About this Skill

Perfect for Database Optimization Agents needing advanced Postgres performance tuning and Supabase integration capabilities. supabase-postgres-best-practices is a skill that offers guidelines for optimizing Postgres database performance, covering query performance, connection management, security, and more.

Features

Optimize SQL queries using Supabase guidelines
Improve schema design for better performance
Implement efficient connection management techniques
Enhance security and Row-Level Security (RLS) configurations
Analyze and optimize database configurations for scalability

# Core Topics

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Updated: 3/26/2026

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Reviewed Landing Page Review Score: 11/11

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Perfect for Database Optimization Agents needing advanced Postgres performance tuning and Supabase integration capabilities. supabase-postgres-best-practices is a skill that offers guidelines for optimizing Postgres database performance, covering query performance, connection management, security, and more.

Core Value

Empowers agents to optimize Postgres queries and schema designs using Supabase best practices, covering critical aspects like query performance, connection management, and security, while leveraging Row-Level Security (RLS) and connection pooling for enhanced database performance.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for Database Optimization Agents needing advanced Postgres performance tuning and Supabase integration capabilities.

Capabilities Granted for supabase-postgres-best-practices

Optimizing Postgres queries for improved performance
Implementing indexes and query optimization techniques
Reviewing and resolving database performance issues with Supabase
Configuring connection pooling and scaling for Postgres databases
Enhancing database security with Row-Level Security (RLS) and Supabase

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires Supabase and Postgres setup
  • Postgres-specific features and optimizations
  • Needs understanding of SQL and database performance optimization principles

Source Boundary

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is supabase-postgres-best-practices?

Perfect for Database Optimization Agents needing advanced Postgres performance tuning and Supabase integration capabilities. supabase-postgres-best-practices is a skill that offers guidelines for optimizing Postgres database performance, covering query performance, connection management, security, and more.

How do I install supabase-postgres-best-practices?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add supabase/agent-skills/supabase-postgres-best-practices. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for supabase-postgres-best-practices?

Key use cases include: Optimizing Postgres queries for improved performance, Implementing indexes and query optimization techniques, Reviewing and resolving database performance issues with Supabase, Configuring connection pooling and scaling for Postgres databases, Enhancing database security with Row-Level Security (RLS) and Supabase.

Which IDEs are compatible with supabase-postgres-best-practices?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for supabase-postgres-best-practices?

Requires Supabase and Postgres setup. Postgres-specific features and optimizations. Needs understanding of SQL and database performance optimization principles.

How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add supabase/agent-skills/supabase-postgres-best-practices. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use supabase-postgres-best-practices immediately in the current project.

Upstream Repository Material

The section below is imported from the upstream repository and should be treated as secondary evidence. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary layer for fit, risk, and installation decisions.

Upstream Source

supabase-postgres-best-practices

Boost database performance with Supabase Postgres best practices. Optimize SQL queries, schema designs, and configurations with this AI agent skill,...

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Upstream Repository Material
The section below is imported from the upstream repository and should be treated as secondary evidence. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary layer for fit, risk, and installation decisions.
Supporting Evidence

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 PerformanceCRITICALquery-
2Connection ManagementCRITICALconn-
3Security & RLSCRITICALsecurity-
4Schema DesignHIGHschema-
5Concurrency & LockingMEDIUM-HIGHlock-
6Data Access PatternsMEDIUMdata-
7Monitoring & DiagnosticsLOW-MEDIUMmonitor-
8Advanced FeaturesLOWadvanced-

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)

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