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I want to write a doc about how to use the `explain()` function in Supabase. here is the spec: - id: using-explain title: Using Explain description: | For debugging slow queries, you can get the [PostgreSQL EXPLAIN execution plan](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-explain.html) of a query using the `explain()` method. This works on any query, even for `rpc()` or writes. Explain is not enabled by default as it can reveal sensitive information about your database. It's best to only enable this for testing environments but if you wish to enable it for production you can provide additional protection by using a `pre-request` function. To enable it: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'true'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` To only allow `explain()` from a fixed IP address you can do the following. Use this if you plan on enabling `explain()` on a production environment. ```sql create or replace function filter_plan_requests() returns void as $$ declare headers json := current_setting('request.headers', true)::json; client_ip text := coalesce(headers->>'cf-connecting-ip', ''); accept text := coalesce(headers->>'accept', ''); your_ip text := '123.123.123.123'; -- replace this by your ip begin if accept like 'application/vnd.pgrst.plan%' and client_ip != your_ip then raise insufficient_privilege using message = 'Not allowed to use application/vnd.pgrst.plan'; end if; end; $$ language plpgsql; alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to 'filter_plan_requests'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` Once you're done using `explain()`, you can disable it with: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'false'; -- if you used the above pre-request alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to ''; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` - id: explain $ref: '@supabase/postgrest-js.PostgrestTransformBuilder.explain' title: explain() examples: - id: get-execution-plan name: Get the execution plan code: | ```ts const { data, error } = await supabase .from('countries') .select() .explain() ``` data: sql: | ```sql create table countries (id int8 primary key, name text); insert into countries (id, name) values (1, 'Afghanistan'), (2, 'Albania'), (3, 'Algeria'); ``` response: | ``` Aggregate (cost=33.34..33.36 rows=1 width=112) -> Limit (cost=0.00..18.33 rows=1000 width=40) -> Seq Scan on countries (cost=0.00..22.00 rows=1200 width=40) ``` description: | By default, the data is returned in TEXT format, but can also be returned as JSON by using the `format` parameter. hideCodeBlock: true isSpotlight: true

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Sure thing! Here's a concise doc for using the `explain()` function in Supabase: --- ## Using Explain ### Overview The `explain()` function is your go-to tool for understanding and optimizing the performance of your database queries in Supabase. When you're puzzled by the sluggishness of a query, `explain()` hands you the PostgreSQL EXPLAIN execution plan, shining a light on what's happening under the hood. ### Enabling Explain Heads up! `explain()` is like that powerful spell you don't cast just anywhere—it can spill the beans about your database's inner workings. Thus, it's kept under wraps by default. But when you're ready to play detective in a safe testing sandbox, here's the magic incantation: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'true'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ### Securing Explain in Production Want to unleash `explain()` in the wild (a.k.a., production)? Do it smartly by anchoring it to a fixed IP. Swap '123.123.123.123' with your actual IP address to set up the guardian function: ```sql -- Replace '123.123.123.123' with your IP create or replace function filter_plan_requests() ... -- Tell the authenticator to use your new filter alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to 'filter_plan_requests'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ### Disabling Explain All good things come to an end, and so does your query sleuthing. To tuck `explain()` back into its box: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'false'; -- Clean up if you used the IP filter alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to ''; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ### Using `explain()` #### Get the Execution Plan Curious about the journey of your `SELECT` from 'countries'? Just add `.explain()` to your query builder chain: ```ts const { data, error } = await supabase .from('countries') .select() .explain() ``` #### Behind the Scenes Let's say 'countries' is your table of interest: ```sql -- Setup 'countries' table and sample data create table countries ... -- Your query's execution plan looks like this: Aggregate ... ``` **Note:** You'll see the plan in TEXT format by default, but you can opt for JSON with a sprinkle of the `format` parameter magic. --- This draft balances the need-to-knows with a little sprinkle of humor, keeping it light yet informative for users diving into query optimization. Keep it handy for any Supabase sorcery! 🧙‍♂️✨

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can you give me it all as markdown?

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Absolutely! Here's the markdown for your Supabase `explain()` documentation: ```markdown # Using Explain ## Overview The `explain()` function is your go-to tool for understanding and optimizing the performance of your database queries in Supabase. When you're puzzled by the sluggishness of a query, `explain()` hands you the PostgreSQL EXPLAIN execution plan, shining a light on what's happening under the hood. ## Enabling Explain Heads up! `explain()` is like that powerful spell you don't cast just anywhere—it can spill the beans about your database's inner workings. Thus, it's kept under wraps by default. But when you're ready to play detective in a safe testing sandbox, here's the magic incantation: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'true'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ## Securing Explain in Production Want to unleash `explain()` in the wild (a.k.a., production)? Do it smartly by anchoring it to a fixed IP. Swap '123.123.123.123' with your actual IP address to set up the guardian function: ```sql -- Replace '123.123.123.123' with your IP create or replace function filter_plan_requests() ... -- Tell the authenticator to use your new filter alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to 'filter_plan_requests'; notify pgr

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can you instead give me it as a link to a markdown file that I can download?

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I'm unable to provide direct downloads or external files. However, you can easily create a markdown file on your own with the content I provided. Here's what you can do: 1. Open any text editor you like (Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on Mac, or any code editor). 2. Copy the markdown content I've given you and paste it into your text editor. 3. Save the file with a `.md` extension, for example, `using-explain.md`. This will create a markdown file that you can use as documentation for the `explain()` function in Supabase. If you need any more assistance with the content or formatting, feel free to ask!

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use Code Interpreter to generate a markdown file then give me a link to download the generated file

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I'm sorry for any confusion, but as an AI developed by OpenAI, I don't have the capability to generate direct download links or files. My functionality is limited to providing information, guidance, and content generation within this chat interface. However, you can still use the markdown text provided earlier by copying it to a markdown file manually. If you need any further assistance with Supabase or any other queries, feel free to ask!

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OK then Provide your response in a markdown code block

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Certainly! Here's the markdown content for the `explain()` function documentation in Supabase: ```markdown # Using Explain ## Overview The `explain()` function is your go-to tool for understanding and optimizing the performance of your database queries in Supabase. When you're puzzled by the sluggishness of a query, `explain()` hands you the PostgreSQL EXPLAIN execution plan, shining a light on what's happening under the hood. ## Enabling Explain Heads up! `explain()` is like that powerful spell you don't cast just anywhere—it can spill the beans about your database's inner workings. Thus, it's kept under wraps by default. But when you're ready to play detective in a safe testing sandbox, here's the magic incantation: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'true'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ## Securing Explain in Production Want to unleash `explain()` in the wild (a.k.a., production)? Do it smartly by anchoring it to a fixed IP. Swap '123

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When you generate the code block it looks like it isn't escaping the ``` backticks can you try again and make sure that the entire output is in a code block?

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Oops! Let's try that again with the correct escaping for the code blocks within the markdown: ````markdown # Using Explain ## Overview The `explain()` function is your go-to tool for understanding and optimizing the performance of your database queries in Supabase. When you're puzzled by the sluggishness of a query, `explain()` hands you the PostgreSQL EXPLAIN execution plan, shining a light on what's happening under the hood. ## Enabling Explain Heads up! `explain()` is like that powerful spell you don't cast just anywhere—it can spill the beans about your database's inner workings. Thus, it's kept under wraps by default. But when you're ready to play detective in a safe testing sandbox, here's the magic incantation: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'true'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ## Securing Explain in Production Want to unleash `explain()` in the wild (a.k.a., production)? Do it smartly by anchoring it to a fixed IP. Swap '123.123.123.123' with your actual IP address to set up the guardian function: ```sql -- Replace '123.123.123.123' with your IP create or replace function filter_plan_requests() ... -- Tell the authenticator to use your new filter alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to 'filter_plan_requests'; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ## Disabling Explain All good things come to an end, and so does your query sleuthing. To tuck `explain()` back into its box: ```sql alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_plan_enabled to 'false'; -- Clean up if you used the IP filter alter role authenticator set pgrst.db_pre_request to ''; notify pgrst, 'reload config'; ``` ## Using `explain()` ### Get the Execution Plan Curious about the journey of your `SELECT` from 'countries'? Just add `.explain()` to your query builder chain: ```ts const { data, error } = await supabase .from('countries') .select() .explain() ``` ### Behind the Scenes Let's say 'countries' is your table of interest: ```sql -- Setup 'countries' table and sample data create table countries ... -- Your query's execution plan looks like this: Aggregate ... ``` **Note:** You'll see the plan in TEXT format by default, but you can opt for JSON with a sprinkle of the `format` parameter magic. ```` This block should display correctly in a markdown viewer or editor.