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# 43.33. `pg_rules`

The view `pg_rules` provides access to useful information about query rewrite rules.

Table 43-33. `pg_rules` Columns

Name | Type | References | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
`schemaname` | `name` | `pg_namespace`.nspname | name of schema containing table
`tablename` | `name` | `pg_class`.relname | name of table the rule is for
`rulename` | `name` | `pg_rewrite`.rulename | name of rule
`definition` | `text` |  | rule definition (a reconstructed creation command)

The `pg_rules` view excludes the ON SELECT rules of views; those can be seen in `pg_views`.

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