Search All Database Table Columns
Published: Aug 16, 2019
Updated: May 3, 2021
Updated: May 3, 2021
Ever wanted to search an entire database for a column by name? Well, put your detective hat on, ‘cause it’s possible.
Oracle #
SELECT *
FROM all_tab_cols
WHERE column_name LIKE '%<FOO>%';
Postgres #
SELECT *
FROM information_schema.columns
WHERE column_name LIKE '%<foo>%';