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gen_random_uuid

Enterprise scalar function reference.

Function Snapshot

Field Value
Function gen_random_uuid
Category String and Text
Scope Scalar expression
Discovery SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_proc WHERE proname = 'gen_random_uuid';

Purpose

Generates a random UUID v4 string.

Syntax

SELECT gen_random_uuid();

Parameters

  • No arguments.

Returns

  • Returns UUID string.

Null and Error Behavior

  • Most overloads are deterministic and null-propagating unless documented otherwise.
  • Validate concrete overload behavior with pg_catalog.pg_proc in your running build.

Operational Notes

  • Use schema-qualified objects and parameterized queries for production pipelines.
  • Validate overload details in-cluster with pg_catalog.pg_proc and pg_get_function_result(oid).

Cross-References