Connect To Postgresql

How to List Tables in PostgreSQL Using psql

Connect to PostgreSQL

First, open the Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal on Unix-like systems and connect to the PostgreSQL server using the following command:

psql -U username -p password -h hostname -d database_name

List Tables

Once connected, you can list all tables in the current database using the following command:

\dt

This will display a list of all tables in the database, along with their column names and data types.

Additional Options

You can also use the following options to customize the output of the \dt command:

• \dt+: Display additional information about the tables, including indexes and constraints.
• \dtv: Display the table's contents.
• \dt format: Specify the output format (e.g., \dt html for HTML output).

Other Methods

Besides using the \dt command, you can also list tables in PostgreSQL using other methods, such as:

• SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_tables WHERE schemaname = 'public';
• Using a third-party tool like pgAdmin.