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Postgresql optimization

PostgreSQL database optimization workflow for query tuning, indexing strategies, performance analysis, and production database management.

Agentic Awesome SkillsAdded Sep 5, 2026
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PostgreSQL Optimization Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for PostgreSQL database optimization including query tuning, indexing strategies, performance analysis, vacuum management, and production database administration.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

  • Optimizing slow PostgreSQL queries
  • Designing indexing strategies
  • Analyzing database performance
  • Tuning PostgreSQL configuration
  • Managing production databases

Workflow Phases

Phase 1: Performance Assessment

Skills to Invoke
  • database-optimizer - Database optimization
  • postgres-best-practices - PostgreSQL best practices
Actions
  1. Check database version
  2. Review configuration
  3. Analyze slow queries
  4. Check resource usage
  5. Identify bottlenecks
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @database-optimizer to assess PostgreSQL performance

Phase 2: Query Analysis

Skills to Invoke
  • sql-optimization-patterns - SQL optimization
  • postgres-best-practices - PostgreSQL patterns
Actions
  1. Run EXPLAIN ANALYZE
  2. Identify scan types
  3. Check join strategies
  4. Analyze execution time
  5. Find optimization opportunities
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @sql-optimization-patterns to analyze and optimize queries

Phase 3: Indexing Strategy

Skills to Invoke
  • database-design - Index design
  • postgresql - PostgreSQL indexing
Actions
  1. Identify missing indexes
  2. Create B-tree indexes
  3. Add composite indexes
  4. Consider partial indexes
  5. Review index usage
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @database-design to design PostgreSQL indexing strategy

Phase 4: Query Optimization

Skills to Invoke
  • sql-optimization-patterns - Query tuning
  • sql-pro - SQL expertise
Actions
  1. Rewrite inefficient queries
  2. Optimize joins
  3. Add CTEs where helpful
  4. Implement pagination
  5. Test improvements
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @sql-optimization-patterns to optimize SQL queries

Phase 5: Configuration Tuning

Skills to Invoke
  • postgres-best-practices - Configuration
  • database-admin - Database administration
Actions
  1. Tune shared_buffers
  2. Configure work_mem
  3. Set effective_cache_size
  4. Adjust checkpoint settings
  5. Configure autovacuum
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @postgres-best-practices to tune PostgreSQL configuration

Phase 6: Maintenance

Skills to Invoke
  • database-admin - Database maintenance
  • postgresql - PostgreSQL maintenance
Actions
  1. Schedule VACUUM
  2. Run ANALYZE
  3. Check table bloat
  4. Monitor autovacuum
  5. Review statistics
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @database-admin to schedule PostgreSQL maintenance

Phase 7: Monitoring

Skills to Invoke
  • grafana-dashboards - Monitoring dashboards
  • prometheus-configuration - Metrics collection
Actions
  1. Set up monitoring
  2. Create dashboards
  3. Configure alerts
  4. Track key metrics
  5. Review trends
Copy-Paste Prompts
Use @grafana-dashboards to create PostgreSQL monitoring

Optimization Checklist

  • [ ] Slow queries identified
  • [ ] Indexes optimized
  • [ ] Configuration tuned
  • [ ] Maintenance scheduled
  • [ ] Monitoring active
  • [ ] Performance improved

Quality Gates

  • [ ] Query performance improved
  • [ ] Indexes effective
  • [ ] Configuration optimized
  • [ ] Maintenance automated
  • [ ] Monitoring in place

Related Workflow Bundles

  • database - Database operations
  • cloud-devops - Infrastructure
  • performance-optimization - Performance

Limitations

  • Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
  • Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
  • Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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