postgres

Build type-safe PostgreSQL queries and manage connections with PostgresNIO in Swift.

62|5|Updated Jan 21, 2026
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Skill: postgres
Source: https://github.com/Joannis/claude-skills/tree/main/postgres
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Joannis/claude-skills --skill postgres-joannis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides expert guidance on using PostgreSQL with Swift to build reliable data-backed applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-safe queries and query building: Leverages postgres-nio to compose safe SQL and map results to Swift types.
  • Connection pooling, transactions, and bulk loading: Covers managing connections efficiently, performing transactions, and large data imports with COPY FROM.
  • Use Case: Imagine a Swift server app that handles high-concurrency user data and requires robust error handling, type-safe row decoding, and bulk data ingestion.

Quick Start

Configure a Swift package to depend on PostgresNIO and establish a connection to a PostgreSQL database, then run a sample query to validate setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about postgres

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I connect to PostgreSQL from a Swift backend application?

To connect to PostgreSQL from Swift, configure a Swift package to depend on PostgresNIO, establish a connection to your database, and run a sample query to validate the setup. This enables reliable, type-safe data access for server-side apps.

What's the best way to handle connection pooling and transactions with postgres-nio?

For connection pooling and transactions with postgres-nio, manage connections efficiently to handle high concurrency and perform robust transaction handling. This ensures reliable data operations and proper error mapping in Swift backend apps.

Can I perform bulk data loading into PostgreSQL using Swift?

Yes, you can perform bulk data loading into PostgreSQL using Swift by leveraging the COPY FROM command. This approach enables large data imports efficiently, which is ideal for high-volume data ingestion in server-side Swift applications.

How do I build type-safe queries and map PostgreSQL results to Swift types?

You build type-safe queries and map PostgreSQL results to Swift types by leveraging postgres-nio to compose safe SQL and decode rows directly to Swift types, ensuring robust, type-safe data interactions in your backend application.

Does this PostgreSQL Swift guidance cover error mapping and prepared statements?

Yes, this PostgreSQL Swift guidance covers robust error mapping and the use of prepared statements. It provides expert patterns for composing safe SQL, ensuring reliable data-backed applications with proper error handling and secure query execution.

When do I need postgres-nio for a Swift server app?

You need postgres-nio for a Swift server app when handling high-concurrency user data that requires robust error handling, type-safe row decoding, efficient connection pooling, and large data ingestion via COPY FROM bulk loading.