## 51.72. `pg_indexes`

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

Table 51.73. `pg_indexes` Columns

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