Agent skill
postgresql-advanced-queries
Master advanced PostgreSQL queries - CTEs, window functions, recursive queries
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-postgresql/tree/main/skills/postgresql-advanced-queries
SKILL.md
PostgreSQL Advanced Queries Skill
Atomic skill for complex query patterns
Overview
Production-ready patterns for CTEs, window functions, recursive queries, and advanced joins.
Prerequisites
- PostgreSQL 16+
- Intermediate SQL knowledge
Parameters
parameters:
query_type:
type: string
required: true
enum: [cte, window, recursive, lateral, aggregate]
tables:
type: array
items: { type: string }
Quick Reference
CTE Pattern
WITH step1 AS (SELECT ...), step2 AS (SELECT ... FROM step1)
SELECT * FROM step2;
Window Functions
ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY cat ORDER BY date DESC)
SUM(amount) OVER (ORDER BY date) -- Running total
LAG(value, 1) OVER (ORDER BY date) -- Previous row
Recursive Query
WITH RECURSIVE tree AS (
SELECT id, parent_id, 1 as level FROM items WHERE parent_id IS NULL
UNION ALL
SELECT i.id, i.parent_id, t.level + 1 FROM items i JOIN tree t ON i.parent_id = t.id
)
SELECT * FROM tree;
LATERAL Join
SELECT u.*, r.* FROM users u
CROSS JOIN LATERAL (SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = u.id LIMIT 3) r;
Test Template
DO $$ DECLARE result NUMERIC; BEGIN
CREATE TEMP TABLE test_sales (id INT, amount NUMERIC);
INSERT INTO test_sales VALUES (1, 100), (2, 200);
SELECT SUM(amount) OVER (ORDER BY id) INTO result FROM test_sales WHERE id = 2;
ASSERT result = 300, 'Running total should be 300';
DROP TABLE test_sales;
END $$;
Troubleshooting
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
42803 |
GROUP BY error | Add missing columns |
54001 |
Too complex | Break into CTEs |
21000 |
Multiple rows | Add LIMIT 1 |
Usage
Skill("postgresql-advanced-queries")
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