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pg_describe

Report a query's parameters and result columns without executing it

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Overview

Packagepg_describe
Version1.0.0
PostgreSQL versions17 · 18
RepositoryPIGSTY
Extension typeStandard
Project statusActive
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars1
Latest commit2026-08-04
Latest release2026-08-04
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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