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# 44.47. `pg_indexes`

The view `pg_indexes` provides access to useful information about each index in the database.

Table 44-48. `pg_indexes` Columns

Name | Type | References | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
`schemaname` | `name` | ``pg_namespace`.nspname` | Name of schema containing table and index
`tablename` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | Name of table the index is for
`indexname` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | Name of index
`tablespace` | `name` | ``pg_tablespace`.spcname` | Name of tablespace containing index (NULL if default for database)
`indexdef` | `text` |  | Index definition (a reconstructed `CREATE INDEX` command)

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