## 51.83. `pg_rules`

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

Table 51.84. `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 and materialized views; those can be seen in `pg_views` and `pg_matviews`.