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    Governed PostgreSQL Answers

    Connect PostgreSQL as a governed source for AI answers. Ask questions, inspect generated SQL, and keep provenance attached across JSONB, CTEs, window functions, and joins.

    14-day trial / no credit card / 150 governed questions included

    How It Works

    Scope PostgreSQL, inspect the plan, and publish governed answers

    1

    Connect Your PostgreSQL Database

    Provide your PostgreSQL connection string (hostname, port, database, credentials). We support PostgreSQL 10+ including AWS RDS, Azure Database, Google Cloud SQL, and self-hosted instances. SSL/TLS connections supported.

    2

    Build Live Source Context

    Answerplane builds PostgreSQL source context across tables, columns, data types, relationships, indexes, and constraints. This context keeps generated plans grounded in the source.

    3

    Review Governed Answers

    Ask questions like 'Show me top 10 customers by revenue this quarter' or 'Which products have low inventory?' Review the PostgreSQL plan, SQL, and result provenance before reuse.

    PostgreSQL-Specific Features

    Optimized for PostgreSQL's unique capabilities

    01

    Advanced PostgreSQL Features

    Full support for JSONB queries, common table expressions (CTEs), window functions, arrays, and PostgreSQL-specific functions. Generated SQL stays idiomatic to PostgreSQL and visible for review.

    02

    Live Schema Context

    Builds live PostgreSQL source context across tables, views, indexes, foreign keys, and constraints. Relationship context shapes inspectable SQL plans.

    03

    Read-Only Safety

    All PostgreSQL connections use read-only credentials, preventing accidental data modifications. Query with confidence knowing your data is protected.

    04

    Reviewable Performance Plans

    Builds SQL plans around indexes, JOINs, and WHERE clauses. Includes EXPLAIN analysis suggestions for query optimization.

    Example Queries

    See how governed questions become inspectable PostgreSQL plans

    1

    "Show me customers in California with revenue over $50,000"

    SELECT customer_name, state, total_revenue
    FROM customers
    WHERE state = 'CA' AND total_revenue > 50000
    ORDER BY total_revenue DESC;

    Explanation: Simple WHERE clause with multiple conditions and sorting

    2

    "What's the average order value by month for 2024?"

    SELECT
      DATE_TRUNC('month', order_date) AS month,
      AVG(order_total) AS avg_order_value,
      COUNT(*) AS order_count
    FROM orders
    WHERE EXTRACT(YEAR FROM order_date) = 2024
    GROUP BY DATE_TRUNC('month', order_date)
    ORDER BY month;

    Explanation: Uses PostgreSQL date functions, aggregations, and GROUP BY

    3

    "Find products with JSONB metadata containing 'organic: true'"

    SELECT product_name, price, metadata
    FROM products
    WHERE metadata @> '{"organic": true}'::jsonb
    ORDER BY price DESC;

    Explanation: Leverages PostgreSQL JSONB containment operator for JSON querying

    4

    "Show sales rank by product within each category"

    SELECT
      category,
      product_name,
      total_sales,
      RANK() OVER (PARTITION BY category ORDER BY total_sales DESC) AS sales_rank
    FROM product_sales
    ORDER BY category, sales_rank;

    Explanation: Uses window functions for ranking within partitions

    5

    "Get customer lifetime value with running total"

    WITH customer_orders AS (
      SELECT
        customer_id,
        order_date,
        order_total,
        SUM(order_total) OVER (PARTITION BY customer_id ORDER BY order_date) AS lifetime_value
      FROM orders
    )
    SELECT * FROM customer_orders WHERE lifetime_value > 10000;

    Explanation: Common Table Expression (CTE) with window function for running totals

    6

    "Which employees manage the most team members?"

    SELECT
      e.employee_name,
      COUNT(r.report_id) AS direct_reports
    FROM employees e
    LEFT JOIN employees r ON r.manager_id = e.employee_id
    GROUP BY e.employee_id, e.employee_name
    HAVING COUNT(r.report_id) > 0
    ORDER BY direct_reports DESC;

    Explanation: Self-join for hierarchical data with aggregation

    These are just a few examples. Answerplane keeps the plan, query, and provenance visible before teams save or embed an answer.

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    Security & Performance

    Your PostgreSQL data is protected with enterprise-grade security

    All PostgreSQL connections use read-only database roles to prevent data modifications

    Connection credentials encrypted at rest with AES-256 encryption

    SSL/TLS required for all database connections (enforced)

    Query timeout limits prevent long-running queries (configurable per organization)

    Row-level security (RLS) support - Answerplane respects PostgreSQL RLS policies

    No wholesale source-data replication; saved artifacts retained only when features require it

    Multi-tenant isolation ensures organizations cannot access each other's databases

    Audit logs track all database queries for compliance requirements

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about using Answerplane with PostgreSQL

    How do I connect my PostgreSQL database to Answerplane?+

    Navigate to Settings > Databases > Add Database, select PostgreSQL, and provide your connection details (host, port, database name, username, password). We recommend creating a dedicated read-only user for Answerplane. Connection strings like postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db are also supported.

    Does Answerplane support PostgreSQL-specific features?+

    Yes! Answerplane fully supports PostgreSQL-specific features including JSONB queries, arrays, CTEs (WITH clauses), window functions, full-text search, and PostgreSQL functions like DATE_TRUNC, EXTRACT, ARRAY_AGG, and more.

    What PostgreSQL versions are supported?+

    Answerplane supports PostgreSQL 10 and newer, including Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL PostgreSQL, Heroku Postgres, and self-hosted instances.

    Can I use Answerplane with PostgreSQL views and materialized views?+

    Absolutely. Answerplane builds source context for both regular views and materialized views just like tables. The planner keeps the underlying structure visible in reviewable SQL plans.

    How does Answerplane handle PostgreSQL foreign keys and relationships?+

    Live schema context detects foreign key relationships between tables. When questions span multiple tables, the planner builds reviewable JOIN plans using these relationships.

    Is my PostgreSQL data secure with Answerplane?+

    Yes. We enforce read-only access, encrypt credentials at rest, and rely on your source permissions as the system of record. We do not ingest or replicate source contents wholesale; saved chats, dashboards, exports, uploads, and materialized artifacts are retained only when you use those features.

    Can Answerplane query PostgreSQL JSONB columns?+

    Yes. Answerplane understands JSONB columns and can build inspectable queries using PostgreSQL's JSONB operators like @>, ->, ->>, #>, and more for requests such as 'find products where metadata has category electronics'.

    What's the query performance like?+

    Plan drafting typically takes 1-3 seconds. Actual execution time depends on your PostgreSQL database performance. The planner builds SQL around indexes and WHERE clauses to keep execution reviewable.

    Can I use Answerplane for PostgreSQL analytics and reporting?+

    Absolutely! Answerplane excels at analytics queries using aggregations (SUM, AVG, COUNT), GROUP BY, window functions, and date/time functions. Perfect for business intelligence and reporting use cases.

    Does Answerplane support PostgreSQL partitioned tables?+

    Yes, Answerplane works seamlessly with PostgreSQL partitioned tables. Our introspection detects the partition structure, and queries work transparently across partitions.

    Still have questions?

    Contact our team
    Launch path

    Connect PostgreSQL to governed AI answers with source control

    Let teams ask questions, inspect plans, and publish trusted PostgreSQL answers with provenance attached.

    14-day trial / no credit card / 150 governed questions included