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bitstring_helpers

Helper C functions and aggregates for PostgreSQL bit varying data.

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Overview

Packagebitstring_helpers
Version1.0
RepositoryUnspecified
Extension typeStandard
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars1
Latest commit2013-11-05
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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