# Timescale

> TimescaleDB time-series database reference. PostgreSQL extension for IoT, metrics, and analytics. Covers hypertables, time_bucket, gapfill, continuous aggregates, native compression with 10-40x reduction, retention policies, and hyperfunctions.

- Skill: `bytesagain/timescale` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/timescale`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/timescale/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Data & Analytics
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/timescale

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# TimescaleDB Reference

PostgreSQL for time-series data.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, comparison |
| `tables` | Hypertables, queries, gapfill |
| `advanced` | Compression, aggs, retention |