Index Usage Analyzerv1.0.0

An online retailer experiences slow order processing due to excessive indexes on the orders table. The Index Usage Analyzer scans index metadata, identifies redundant ORM-generated indexes that are never used in slow query logs, and outputs a recommendation file. The DBA applies the suggestions to reduce write overhead, improving checkout latency by 15%.

A B2B SaaS platform uses a shared database with per-tenant schemas, leading to bloated index catalogs. The analyzer runs periodically to detect duplicate or overlapping indexes created by different development teams. The resulting recommendations are reviewed in a weekly schema review meeting, cutting storage costs and insert times.

A fintech company must comply with internal database governance policies that limit redundant indexes. The Index Usage Analyzer generates a recommendation report for the compliance team, flagging indexes with naming patterns matching ORM auto-generation. The team uses the report to clean up indexes while maintaining audit trails.

A hospital's analytics team maintains a large PostgreSQL data warehouse with hundreds of indexes. Applying the analyzer helps identify redundant indexes that slow down nightly ETL jobs. The team schedules weekly analysis runs and uses the recommendation file to automate index cleanup through a CI/CD pipeline.

An early-stage startup runs a monolithic application with an ORM that creates indexes liberally. As the user base grows, database costs spike due to index maintenance. The Index Usage Analyzer identifies unused composite indexes, and the team drops them to reduce cloud database instance size, saving 20% on monthly bills.

The tool is released under an open-source license, allowing free use by individual developers and small teams. Revenue is generated through paid support plans, priority bug fixes, and custom feature development for enterprise users.

A cloud-hosted version of the analyzer is offered with a free tier limited to a single database and a certain number of index scans per month. Paid tiers unlock multiple databases, scheduled analysis, and integration with monitoring tools.

Large organizations can purchase a perpetual license to deploy the analyzer within their own infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and compliance. The license includes updates and access to a dedicated support channel.