Use the psql command-line tool or any PostgreSQL client to connect to your database.

   ```

   psql -U your_username -d your_database_name

   ```

Decide which table or query results you want to export to CSV.

In psql, set the output format to CSV using the \copy command

   ```

   \copy (SELECT * FROM your_table) TO 'path/to/your/file.csv' WITH CSV HEADER;

   ```

This command will export the entire table. You can replace the SELECT statement with any custom query to export specific data.

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Press Enter to run the command. PostgreSQL will create the CSV file at the specified location.

Check the specified location to ensure the CSV file was created and contains the expected data.

If you prefer to use the command line directly without entering psql, you can use the following steps:

1. Prepare your SQL query

Create a SQL file (e.g., export_query.sql) containing your export query.

   ```sql

   SELECT * FROM your_table;

   ```

2. Use the psql command with COPY

Run the following command in your terminal:

   ```

   psql -U your_username -d your_database_name -c "\COPY (SELECT * FROM your_table) TO 'path/to/your/file.csv' WITH CSV HEADER;"

   ```

   Or, if you're using a SQL file:

   ```

   psql -U your_username -d your_database_name -c "\COPY ($(<export_query.sql)) TO 'path/to/your/file.csv' WITH CSV HEADER;"

   ```

3. Verify the export

Check the specified location to ensure the CSV file was created and contains the expected data.

Additional tips

• Ensure you have write permissions for the directory where you're saving the CSV file.
• For large datasets, consider adding a LIMIT clause to your query to test the export with a smaller subset of data first.
• If you're exporting data with special characters or complex structures, you may need to adjust the COPY command options (e.g., specifying delimiters, escape characters, etc.).
• Remember to handle any sensitive data appropriately and ensure you're complying with data protection regulations.

This process allows you to export data from PostgreSQL to CSV using built-in PostgreSQL tools without relying on any third-party data integration software.