{"slug":"postgresql-optimization","title":"postgresql-optimization","summary":"PostgreSQL database optimization workflow for query tuning, indexing strategies, performance analysis, and production database management.","platform":"ChatGPT","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-17T11:41:32.550164Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills","stars":46883,"forks":6831,"license":"MIT","updatedAt":"2026-09-25T05:43:16Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: postgresql-optimization\ndescription: \"PostgreSQL database optimization workflow for query tuning, indexing strategies, performance analysis, and production database management.\"\ncategory: granular-workflow-bundle\nrisk: safe\nsource: personal\ndate_added: \"2026-02-27\"</h2>\n<h1>PostgreSQL Optimization Workflow</h1>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Specialized workflow for PostgreSQL database optimization including query tuning, indexing strategies, performance analysis, vacuum management, and production database administration.</p>\n<h2>When to Use This Workflow</h2>\n<p>Use this workflow when:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimizing slow PostgreSQL queries</li>\n<li>Designing indexing strategies</li>\n<li>Analyzing database performance</li>\n<li>Tuning PostgreSQL configuration</li>\n<li>Managing production databases</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Workflow Phases</h2>\n<h3>Phase 1: Performance Assessment</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>database-optimizer</code> - Database optimization</li>\n<li><code>postgres-best-practices</code> - PostgreSQL best practices</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Check database version</li>\n<li>Review configuration</li>\n<li>Analyze slow queries</li>\n<li>Check resource usage</li>\n<li>Identify bottlenecks</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @database-optimizer to assess PostgreSQL performance\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 2: Query Analysis</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>sql-optimization-patterns</code> - SQL optimization</li>\n<li><code>postgres-best-practices</code> - PostgreSQL patterns</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Run EXPLAIN ANALYZE</li>\n<li>Identify scan types</li>\n<li>Check join strategies</li>\n<li>Analyze execution time</li>\n<li>Find optimization opportunities</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @sql-optimization-patterns to analyze and optimize queries\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 3: Indexing Strategy</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>database-design</code> - Index design</li>\n<li><code>postgresql</code> - PostgreSQL indexing</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify missing indexes</li>\n<li>Create B-tree indexes</li>\n<li>Add composite indexes</li>\n<li>Consider partial indexes</li>\n<li>Review index usage</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @database-design to design PostgreSQL indexing strategy\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 4: Query Optimization</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>sql-optimization-patterns</code> - Query tuning</li>\n<li><code>sql-pro</code> - SQL expertise</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Rewrite inefficient queries</li>\n<li>Optimize joins</li>\n<li>Add CTEs where helpful</li>\n<li>Implement pagination</li>\n<li>Test improvements</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @sql-optimization-patterns to optimize SQL queries\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 5: Configuration Tuning</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>postgres-best-practices</code> - Configuration</li>\n<li><code>database-admin</code> - Database administration</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Tune shared_buffers</li>\n<li>Configure work_mem</li>\n<li>Set effective_cache_size</li>\n<li>Adjust checkpoint settings</li>\n<li>Configure autovacuum</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @postgres-best-practices to tune PostgreSQL configuration\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 6: Maintenance</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>database-admin</code> - Database maintenance</li>\n<li><code>postgresql</code> - PostgreSQL maintenance</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Schedule VACUUM</li>\n<li>Run ANALYZE</li>\n<li>Check table bloat</li>\n<li>Monitor autovacuum</li>\n<li>Review statistics</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @database-admin to schedule PostgreSQL maintenance\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Phase 7: Monitoring</h3>\n<h4>Skills to Invoke</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><code>grafana-dashboards</code> - Monitoring dashboards</li>\n<li><code>prometheus-configuration</code> - Metrics collection</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Actions</h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Set up monitoring</li>\n<li>Create dashboards</li>\n<li>Configure alerts</li>\n<li>Track key metrics</li>\n<li>Review trends</li>\n</ol>\n<h4>Copy-Paste Prompts</h4>\n<pre><code>Use @grafana-dashboards to create PostgreSQL monitoring\n</code></pre>\n<h2>Optimization Checklist</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Slow queries identified</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Indexes optimized</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Configuration tuned</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Maintenance scheduled</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Monitoring active</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Performance improved</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Quality Gates</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Query performance improved</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Indexes effective</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Configuration optimized</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Maintenance automated</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Monitoring in place</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Related Workflow Bundles</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><code>database</code> - Database operations</li>\n<li><code>cloud-devops</code> - Infrastructure</li>\n<li><code>performance-optimization</code> - Performance</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Limitations</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.</li>\n<li>Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.</li>\n<li>Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.</li>\n</ul>\n","files":[{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":4122,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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