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# 43.31. `pg_indexes`

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

Table 43-31. `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
`indexdef` | `text` |  | index definition (a reconstructed creation command)

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