On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Jonathan Jacobson <jon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The .psql_history file is naturally used by different DB connections > (distinguished by a different combination of host + port + database + user). > At least in my multi-database working environment, this leads sometimes to > frustration because there are commands that cannot or should not be used by > different connections. > To solve this, psql could keep a separate command history file for each > connection. > I will be happy to make this my first contribution to PostgreSQL's code. > What do you say? > > Existing capabilities not withstanding the feature itself would probably be considered but I'm doubtful it would replace the default behavior. The user would, at minimum, have to designate a directory into which the separate history files would be created - polluting the home directory is unappealing. If you want to propose the specifics of a feature that meets those two criteria specific comments and opinions on include-ability can be made. David J.
