Supabase introduces a new open‑source “Agent Skills” package that equips AI coding assistants with thirty concrete PostgreSQL best‑practice rules across eight key categories. The skill set automatically guides agents to write efficient, secure queries, optimize performance, and enforce row‑level security, helping developers reduce errors and improve database reliability.
What the Agent Skills Package Includes
The supabase/agent-skills repository follows the Agent Skills Open Standard, organizing each skill with a folder‑based structure, reference files, and a SKILL.md manifest. The primary skill, supabase‑postgres‑best‑practices, groups guidelines into eight impact‑prioritized categories such as query performance, connection handling, and row‑level security.
Key Categories Covered
- Query optimization techniques
- Efficient connection management
- Indexing strategies
- Secure row‑level security (RLS) configurations
- Schema design best practices
- Transaction handling
- Data type selection
- Monitoring and logging recommendations
Simple Installation Steps
Developers can add the skill set to any compatible AI agent with a single command:
npx skills add supabase/agent-skills
For agents that support plugins, such as Claude Code, the skill can be installed via the marketplace:
/plugin marketplace add supabase/agent-skills
/plugin install postgres-best-practices@supabase-agent-skills
Why This Release Matters for Developers
AI coding assistants often generate syntactically correct SQL but may miss performance optimizations or security safeguards. By embedding Supabase’s procedural knowledge directly into agents, the skill pack helps avoid common pitfalls like missing indexes, inefficient joins, and weak RLS settings, leading to faster, safer database interactions.
Impact on Supabase’s Ecosystem
Supabase positions itself as an open‑source alternative to Firebase, offering managed PostgreSQL, authentication, storage, and real‑time APIs. The Agent Skills package extends this ecosystem with AI‑focused tooling, ensuring that AI‑generated SQL adheres to the same standards expected from manually crafted queries and complementing tools such as the Supabase CLI and dashboard.
Implications for the AI Development Workflow
When AI agents consistently apply these best‑practice rules, development teams can expect fewer runtime performance bottlenecks and reduced security misconfigurations. The skill set also lessens manual code review effort, as the AI can pre‑emptively flag or correct sub‑optimal schema designs.
Future Outlook
Supabase plans to expand the Agent Skills catalog with additional domain‑specific extensions. Developers interested in leveraging AI assistance should install the PostgreSQL best‑practice pack, test it on representative queries, and measure improvements in performance and security.
