Database
postgres - Claude MCP Skill
Execute read-only SQL queries against multiple PostgreSQL databases. Use when: (1) querying PostgreSQL databases, (2) exploring database schemas/tables, (3) running SELECT queries for data analysis, (4) checking database contents. Supports multiple database connections with descriptions for intelligent auto-selection. Blocks all write operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DROP, etc.) for safety.
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Documentation
SKILL.md# PostgreSQL Read-Only Query Skill
Execute safe, read-only queries against configured PostgreSQL databases.
## Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- psycopg2-binary: `pip install -r requirements.txt`
## Setup
Create `connections.json` in the skill directory or `~/.config/claude/postgres-connections.json`.
**Security**: Set file permissions to `600` since it contains credentials:
```bash
chmod 600 connections.json
```
```json
{
"databases": [
{
"name": "production",
"description": "Main app database - users, orders, transactions",
"host": "db.example.com",
"port": 5432,
"database": "app_prod",
"user": "readonly_user",
"password": "your-password",
"sslmode": "require"
}
]
}
```
### Config Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|-------|----------|-------------|
| name | Yes | Identifier for the database (case-insensitive) |
| description | Yes | What data this database contains (used for auto-selection) |
| host | Yes | Database hostname |
| port | No | Port number (default: 5432) |
| database | Yes | Database name |
| user | Yes | Username |
| password | Yes | Password |
| sslmode | No | SSL mode: disable, allow, prefer (default), require, verify-ca, verify-full |
## Usage
### List configured databases
```bash
python3 scripts/query.py --list
```
### Query a database
```bash
python3 scripts/query.py --db production --query "SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 10"
```
### List tables
```bash
python3 scripts/query.py --db production --tables
```
### Show schema
```bash
python3 scripts/query.py --db production --schema
```
### Limit results
```bash
python3 scripts/query.py --db production --query "SELECT * FROM orders" --limit 100
```
## Database Selection
Match user intent to database `description`:
| User asks about | Look for description containing |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|
| users, accounts | users, accounts, customers |
| orders, sales | orders, transactions, sales |
| analytics, metrics | analytics, metrics, reports |
| logs, events | logs, events, audit |
If unclear, run `--list` and ask user which database.
## Safety Features
- **Read-only session**: Connection uses PostgreSQL `readonly=True` mode (primary protection)
- **Query validation**: Only SELECT, SHOW, EXPLAIN, WITH queries allowed
- **Single statement**: Multiple statements per query rejected
- **SSL support**: Configurable SSL mode for encrypted connections
- **Query timeout**: 30-second statement timeout enforced
- **Memory protection**: Max 10,000 rows per query to prevent OOM
- **Column width cap**: 100 char max per column for readable output
- **Credential sanitization**: Error messages don't leak passwords
## Troubleshooting
| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| Config not found | Create `connections.json` in skill directory |
| Authentication failed | Check username/password in config |
| Connection timeout | Verify host/port, check firewall/VPN |
| SSL error | Try `"sslmode": "disable"` for local databases |
| Permission warning | Run `chmod 600 connections.json` |
## Exit Codes
- **0**: Success
- **1**: Error (config missing, auth failed, invalid query, database error)
## Workflow
1. Run `--list` to show available databases
2. Match user intent to database description
3. Run `--tables` or `--schema` to explore structure
4. Execute query with appropriate LIMITSignals
Information
- Repository
- sanjay3290/ai-skills
- Author
- sanjay3290
- Last Sync
- 3/12/2026
- Repo Updated
- 3/11/2026
- Created
- 1/18/2026
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