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Extensions / Utilities

pglock

Lightweight distributed lock service inside PostgreSQL

pgext.cloud · Source code · PGXN

Overview

Packagepglock
Version1.0.0
PostgreSQL versions14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18
RepositoryPIGSTY
Extension typeSQL only
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableNo
Schemapglock
Stars3
Latest commit2026-03-06
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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Requires

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See also

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pg_laterRun queries now and get results later
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pg_dispatchAsynchronous SQL dispatcher built on pg_cron
ulakTransactional Outbox extension for PostgreSQL with reliable asynchronous delivery
omni_workerGeneralized worker pool
pg_cronJob scheduler for PostgreSQL