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parse_url

Enterprise scalar function reference.

Function Snapshot

Field Value
Function parse_url
Category JSON and Object
Scope Scalar expression
Discovery SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_proc WHERE proname = 'parse_url';

Purpose

Parses URI or URL text and returns structured object fields for host/path/query inspection.

Syntax

SELECT parse_url('https://example.com/path?q=1');

Parameters

  • Positional arguments as defined by overload signatures in pg_catalog.pg_proc.

Returns

  • Returns function-specific scalar/array/object according to resolved overload.

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).

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