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# PostgreSQL

> Sync schemas, tables, and row data from PostgreSQL into PipesHub

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## Overview

The PostgreSQL connector indexes schemas, tables, and row data from a PostgreSQL database into PipesHub so your AI assistant can search across structured data alongside your other knowledge sources.

### What Gets Synced

| Content Type        | Details                                                                        |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Schemas**         | All schemas selected by the **Schemas** filter                                 |
| **Tables**          | Table names, columns, data types, primary and foreign keys                     |
| **Schema metadata** | `CREATE TABLE` statements and relationships between tables                     |
| **Row data**        | Row contents from selected tables, capped per table by the **Max rows** filter |

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## Configuration Guide

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  <Accordion title="Step 1: Install PostgreSQL" icon="database">
    If you already have a PostgreSQL server, skip this step.

    ### Install PostgreSQL

    Download the installer from the [PostgreSQL Downloads page](https://www.postgresql.org/download/).

    Verify the install:

    ```bash theme={null}
    psql --version
    ```

    If `psql` is not recognized, add the `bin` directory to `PATH`:

    ```powershell theme={null}
    $env:PATH += ";C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin"
    ```

    ### Install pgAdmin

    Download the installer from the [pgAdmin Downloads page](https://www.pgadmin.org/download/).

    ### Set up a local server and database

    1. Open pgAdmin.
    2. Register a new server:
       * Right-click **Servers** > **Register** > **Server**
       * **General** tab — Name: `Local PostgreSQL`
       * **Connection** tab — Host: `localhost`, Port: `5432`, Username: `postgres`, Password: the one you set during PostgreSQL install
       * Save
    3. Create the database:
       * Expand the server > right-click **Databases** > **Create** > **Database**
       * Name it `bird_mini_dev`
       * Save

    ### Create a user for the connector

    Create a dedicated read-only role for PipesHub. Run these as a superuser (e.g. `postgres`) against the target database:

    ```sql theme={null}
    CREATE USER pipeshub_user WITH PASSWORD 'a_strong_password';
    GRANT CONNECT ON DATABASE bird_mini_dev TO pipeshub_user;
    GRANT USAGE ON SCHEMA public TO pipeshub_user;
    GRANT SELECT ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public TO pipeshub_user;
    ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA public GRANT SELECT ON TABLES TO pipeshub_user;
    ```

    The connector also reads schema metadata from `information_schema` and `pg_catalog`, which are available to any authenticated user by default.

    <Info>
      Replace `pipeshub_user` and `a_strong_password` with your own values, and repeat the `USAGE`/`SELECT`/`ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES` grants for each schema you plan to sync.
    </Info>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 2: (Optional) Load the BIRD Mini Dev sample dataset" icon="upload">
    If you already have data, skip this step.

    1. Download the dataset from [birdsql/bird\_mini\_dev on Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/datasets/birdsql/bird_mini_dev).
    2. Click **Download BIRD Mini-Dev Complete Package** and extract the zip.
    3. Locate `BIRD_dev.sql` in `minidev_0703/minidev/MINIDEV_postgresql`.
    4. Load it with `psql`:

    **Windows** (use double quotes and Windows paths):

    ```bash theme={null}
    psql -U postgres -d bird_mini_dev -f "D:\Downloads\BIRD_dev.sql"
    ```

    If `psql` is not on `PATH`, use the full path:

    ```bash theme={null}
    "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\psql.exe" -U postgres -d bird_mini_dev -f "D:\Downloads\BIRD_dev.sql"
    ```

    **macOS / Linux**:

    ```bash theme={null}
    psql -U postgres -d bird_mini_dev -f ~/Downloads/BIRD_dev.sql
    ```

    The dataset includes Formula 1 tables: `circuits`, `constructors`, `constructorresults`, `constructorstandings`, `drivers`, `laptimes`, `driverstandings`, `pitstops`, `qualifying`, `races`, `results`, `seasons`, `status`. Sample queries are on the [dataset page](https://huggingface.co/datasets/birdsql/bird_mini_dev).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 3: Configure the connector in PipesHub" icon="plug">
    1. In PipesHub, open **Connector Settings**.
    2. In the **Available** tab, find the **PostgreSQL** card and click **Configure**.

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    3. Choose how you want to authenticate.

    #### Option 1: Basic Auth

    | Field        | Example         |
    | ------------ | --------------- |
    | **Host**     | `localhost`     |
    | **Port**     | `5432`          |
    | **Database** | `bird_mini_dev` |
    | **User**     | `postgres`      |
    | **Password** | your password   |

    #### Option 2: Connection String

    Use a single PostgreSQL connection string:

    ```
    postgresql://postgres:your_password@localhost:5432/bird_mini_dev
    ```

    If your password contains special characters, URL-encode them:

    ```
    @ -> %40
    : -> %3A
    / -> %2F
    % -> %25
    # -> %23
    ```

    Example: `p@ss:word` becomes `p%40ss%3Aword`

    ```
    postgresql://postgres:p%40ss%3Aword@localhost:5432/bird_mini_dev
    ```

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pipeshub/txCd87-IKPyEuUDz/images/connectors/postgres/postgres-auth-config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=txCd87-IKPyEuUDz&q=85&s=c9a0f8bdf162a74a6e7797c4359df8d6" alt="PostgreSQL connector auth configuration" className="block mx-auto w-11/12" width="1919" height="901" data-path="images/connectors/postgres/postgres-auth-config.png" />
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  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 4: Configure sync filters" icon="filter">
    Sync filters control what is pulled from PostgreSQL. Anything excluded by a filter is never downloaded.

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    | Filter                 | Description                                                                                              | Default     |
    | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
    | **Schemas**            | Pick the schemas to sync (e.g. `public`). Leave empty to sync all schemas.                               | All schemas |
    | **Tables**             | Pick the tables to sync (e.g. `public.account`). Leave empty to sync all tables in the selected schemas. | All tables  |
    | **Max rows per table** | Maximum number of rows to fetch from each table.                                                         | 1000        |
    | **Index tables**       | When enabled, table content is indexed for AI search. When disabled, only schema metadata is indexed.    | Enabled     |

    <Info>
      Schemas and tables are dropdowns populated from your database after the credentials are saved — pick from the list rather than typing names by hand.
    </Info>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 5: Choose a sync strategy and save" icon="rotate">
    1. Pick **Scheduled** or **Manual** sync.
    2. If scheduled, set the **Sync interval** (default: 60 minutes).
    3. Click **Save** to enable the connector.

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pipeshub/txCd87-IKPyEuUDz/images/connectors/postgres/postgres-sync-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=txCd87-IKPyEuUDz&q=85&s=c924a28faf47ee5067512abc8a8f1b77" alt="PostgreSQL sync settings" className="block mx-auto w-11/12" width="1919" height="910" data-path="images/connectors/postgres/postgres-sync-settings.png" />
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    The connector verifies the connection, then runs the initial sync. Watch the **Indexing Progress** to track completion.

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    </div>
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***

## Example Use Cases

After syncing the BIRD Mini Dev Formula 1 tables, you can ask your assistant questions like:

* "Which constructor has the most championships?"
* "Show me the fastest pit stop times across the 2008 season."
* "List the top 5 drivers by total points across all seasons."

The connector exposes both schema (so the assistant knows which tables and columns exist) and row data (so it can return actual results).

***

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="What privileges does the PostgreSQL user need?">
    For read-only sync, grant `USAGE` on the schemas and `SELECT` on the tables you want to sync:

    ```sql theme={null}
    GRANT USAGE ON SCHEMA public TO pipeshub_user;
    GRANT SELECT ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public TO pipeshub_user;
    ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA public GRANT SELECT ON TABLES TO pipeshub_user;
    ```

    The connector also reads schema metadata from `information_schema` and `pg_catalog`, which are available to any authenticated user by default.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I connect to a remote PostgreSQL server?">
    Yes. Use the public host and port. Make sure:

    * `pg_hba.conf` allows connections from the PipesHub deployment IP range.
    * The PostgreSQL service is listening on a reachable interface (`listen_addresses` in `postgresql.conf`).
    * Any firewall or security group allows traffic on the chosen port (default `5432`).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My password has special characters and the connection string fails">
    URL-encode the special characters in the password. Common replacements:

    ```
    @ -> %40
    : -> %3A
    / -> %2F
    % -> %25
    # -> %23
    ```

    So `p@ss:word` becomes `p%40ss%3Aword` in the connection string.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I keep large tables from blowing up the sync?">
    Use **Max rows per table** in sync filters to cap how many rows are fetched per table, narrow the **Schemas** and **Tables** filters to just what you need, and disable **Index tables** if you only want schema metadata in search.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I sync only specific tables across multiple schemas?">
    Yes. Select multiple schemas in the **Schemas** filter, then pick fully-qualified table names (e.g. `public.account`, `analytics.events`) in the **Tables** filter.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>