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postgresql-psql

Provides a comprehensive guide for using PostgreSQL's psql terminal for database management, query execution, and scripting.

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The postgresql-psql skill was audited on Feb 12, 2026 and we found 13 security issues across 3 threat categories. Review the findings below before installing.

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Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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103# ~/.pgpass (chmod 600)
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Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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321-X, --no-psqlrc # Do not read ~/.psqlrc startup file
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Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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359### Configuration File (~/.psqlrc)
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Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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1196# Add to ~/.psqlrc for convenient shortcuts
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Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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1286# In ~/.psqlrc
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Prompting for password/secret input

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69# Connect with password prompt
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Prompting for password/secret input

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290-w, --no-password # Never prompt for password
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Prompting for password/secret input

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291-W, --password # Force password prompt
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External URL reference

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1325- Official PostgreSQL Documentation: https://www.postgresql.org/docs/
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1326- psql Manual: https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/app-psql.html
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1327- PostgreSQL Wiki: https://wiki.postgresql.org/
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1328- pgAdmin (GUI tool): https://www.pgadmin.org/
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1329- DBA Best Practices: https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-syntax.html
Scanned on Feb 12, 2026
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