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PostgreSQL list tables

List PostgreSQL tables in psql.

Copy-ready commandPostgreSQL list tables
\dt

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

List PostgreSQL tables in psql.

\dt

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Appropriate database client and connection is installed and available in your current shell.