PostgreSQL

51.72. `pg_indexes`
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51.72. `pg_indexes`

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

Table 51.73. pg_indexes Columns

Name Type References Description

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)