PostgreSQL Database
LocalCloud includes PostgreSQL, the world’s most advanced open-source relational database, with optional pgvector extension for vector similarity search.What’s Included
PostgreSQL in LocalCloud comes pre-configured with:- PostgreSQL 16 - Latest stable version
- pgvector extension - Vector similarity search (optional)
- pg_trgm extension - Full-text search capabilities
- Default database -
localcloud
with userlocalcloud
Connection Details
When PostgreSQL is running in LocalCloud:- Host:
localhost
- Port:
5432
- Database:
localcloud
- Username:
localcloud
- Password:
localcloud
Connection String
Getting Started
Start PostgreSQL
Connect to Database
Vector Search with pgvector
Enable Vector Extension
Working with Vectors
Common Use Cases
Relational Data Storage
Full-Text Search
Knowledge Base with RAG
Configuration
Configure PostgreSQL in.localcloud/config.yaml
:
Performance Tips
Indexing for Vector Search
Query Optimization
Backup and Restore
Using LocalCloud CLI
Manual Backup
Integration Examples
Python with psycopg2
Node.js with pg
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
Performance Issues
Vector Search Issues
Related Documentation
- Vector Commands - CLI commands for vector operations
- Database Commands - CLI commands for database management
- MongoDB - NoSQL document database option