What are the most useful PostgreSQL (psql) keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential PostgreSQL (psql) shortcuts are: psql -U user -d dbname (Connect), \l (List DBs), \c [DB] (Switch DB). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the PostgreSQL (psql) shortcut for connect?

The PostgreSQL (psql) shortcut for connect is psql -U user -d dbname on Windows or psql -U user -d dbname on Mac. Connect to PostgreSQL.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in PostgreSQL (psql)?

To use keyboard shortcuts in PostgreSQL (psql), simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does PostgreSQL (psql) have?

PostgreSQL (psql) has 7 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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PostgreSQL (psql) Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands (7)

7 PostgreSQL (psql) shortcuts and commands.

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Shortcut	Action	Description
`psql -U user -d dbname`	Connect	Connect to PostgreSQL.
`\\l`	List DBs	List all databases.
`\\c [DB]`	Switch DB	Switch database.
`\\dt`	List tables	List tables.
`\\d [table]`	Table detail	Show table structure.
`\\q`	Quit	Exit psql.
`\\i [file]`	Execute file	Execute an SQL file.