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[RFC] Create a PostgreSQL package manager for extensions
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Need

  • Too many new extensions cropping up
  • They each have different support matrix
  • Upgrade cycles

Feature wishlist

  • List deployed instances
  • List/search installed extensions‡
  • List/search available extensions‡
  • Install specified extension†
  • Remove specificed extension†
  • Test infrastructure for each:
    • extension
    • extension version (incl. upgrade/downgrade)
    • PostgreSQL version
    • host OS
    • compatibility between extensions

‡ and their versions

† including downloading and updating config files and reloading services; as necessary

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