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Querying Supabase JSON Columns Fails
Querying JSON columns returns no results or errors. Filter on nested JSON properties doesn't work. JSONB operators don't execute correctly.
PostgreSQL JSONB requires specific operators and syntax. Regular comparison doesn't work on JSON fields.
Error Messages You Might See
operator does not exist
incorrect key syntax
Cannot query JSON
Common Causes
- Using = instead of -> operator for JSON access
- Not using ->> to get text value
- Missing quotes around JSON keys
- Supabase query API doesn't support JSONB operators
- Type mismatch (comparing string to JSON)
How to Fix It
Use correct operators in SQL:
-- Get nested value (returns JSON)
SELECT data->'user'->>'name' FROM items;
-- Query with WHERE
SELECT * FROM items WHERE data->'user'->>'name' = 'John';
-- With contains operator
SELECT * FROM items WHERE data @> '{"status": "active"}';For Supabase client, use contains filter.
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