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PgHero

A performance dashboard for Postgres: query stats, slow queries, missing indexes, and vacuuming.

LicenseMIT
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Postgres Performance MonitorSlow Query AnalyzerMissing Index SuggesterDevopsPghero Dashboard
Overview

Why consider PgHero?

PgHero is an open-source performance monitoring dashboard for PostgreSQL written in Ruby and Rails by Andrew Kane. PgHero analyzes `pg_stat_statements`, identifying slow queries, suggesting missing table indexes, alerting on table bloat, and tracking database connection limits in real time.

Guided learning

Learn PgHero by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of PgHero

PgHero optimizes PostgreSQL database performance by exposing slow queries and indexing suggestions.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -e DATABASE_URL=postgres://user:password@host:5432/dbname -p 8080:8080 ankane/pghero

PgHero is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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PgHero FAQs

PgHero is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

PgHero is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

PgHero is listed as an alternative to Datadog Database Monitoring. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.