Re: Local postgres manual

> On Nov 3, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Ben Hancock <lists@benghancock.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> Does Postgres come with a local, full version of the manual installed
> by default anywhere (i.e. akin to what is available on the website, but
> in man, info, or plain-text format)? When I invoke `man postgres`, I do
> get a very useful - but limited - manual page, which has references to chapters. For example:
>
> OPTIONS
>       postgres accepts the following command-line arguments. For a
>       detailed discussion of the options consult Chapter 20. ...
>
> Of course, I can pull up a browser and find the manual, or consult a
> local PDF if I have a graphical display. But sometimes it may be convenient to view the the manual for the version of
Postgresthat is on the system, right there. Does one exist? 

In addition to Bruce Momjian’s suggestion, I’ll add that you can make an HTML version of the manual from the source
code.This is what I use and it works great for me. 

Cheers
Philip