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51.73. pg_indexes

The view pg_indexes provides access to useful information about each index in the database.

Table 51.74. pg_indexes Columns

Name Type References Description
schemaname name pg_namespace.nspname Name of schema containing table and index
tablename name pg_class.relname Name of table the index is for
indexname name pg_class.relname Name of index
tablespace name pg_tablespace.spcname Name of tablespace containing index (null if default for database)
indexdef text   Index definition (a reconstructed CREATE INDEX command)

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