## 42.36. `pg_indexes`

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

Table 42.36. `pg_indexes` Columns

Name | Type | References | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
`schemaname` | `name` | ``pg_namespace`.nspname` | name of schema containing table and index
`tablename` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | name of table the index is for
`indexname` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | name of index
`tablespace` | `name` | ``pg_tablespace`.spcname` | name of tablespace containing index (NULL if default for database)
`indexdef` | `text` |  | index definition (a reconstructed creation command)