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* [PATCH v20240912 2/4] Continue to remove some unnecesary strlen calls
@ 2024-09-11 04:21  Andy Fan <zhihuifan1213@163.com>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Andy Fan @ 2024-09-11 04:21 UTC (permalink / raw)

sprintf return the number of characters printed (not including the
trailing `\0'), so it is exactly same as strlen. so we can reuse that
value and avoid a strlen call.
---
 src/backend/utils/adt/datetime.c | 21 +++++++++++----------
 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/backend/utils/adt/datetime.c b/src/backend/utils/adt/datetime.c
index 7abdc62f41..586bec8466 100644
--- a/src/backend/utils/adt/datetime.c
+++ b/src/backend/utils/adt/datetime.c
@@ -4594,6 +4594,7 @@ EncodeInterval(struct pg_itm *itm, int style, char *str)
 	int			fsec = itm->tm_usec;
 	bool		is_before = false;
 	bool		is_zero = true;
+	int			data_len;
 
 	/*
 	 * The sign of year and month are guaranteed to match, since they are
@@ -4651,11 +4652,11 @@ EncodeInterval(struct pg_itm *itm, int style, char *str)
 					char		sec_sign = (hour < 0 || min < 0 ||
 											sec < 0 || fsec < 0) ? '-' : '+';
 
-					sprintf(cp, "%c%d-%d %c%lld %c%lld:%02d:",
-							year_sign, abs(year), abs(mon),
-							day_sign, (long long) i64abs(mday),
-							sec_sign, (long long) i64abs(hour), abs(min));
-					cp += strlen(cp);
+					data_len = sprintf(cp, "%c%d-%d %c%lld %c%lld:%02d:",
+									   year_sign, abs(year), abs(mon),
+									   day_sign, (long long) i64abs(mday),
+									   sec_sign, (long long) i64abs(hour), abs(min));
+					cp += data_len;
 					cp = AppendSeconds(cp, sec, fsec, MAX_INTERVAL_PRECISION, true);
 					*cp = '\0';
 				}
@@ -4665,16 +4666,16 @@ EncodeInterval(struct pg_itm *itm, int style, char *str)
 				}
 				else if (has_day)
 				{
-					sprintf(cp, "%lld %lld:%02d:",
-							(long long) mday, (long long) hour, min);
-					cp += strlen(cp);
+					data_len = sprintf(cp, "%lld %lld:%02d:",
+									   (long long) mday, (long long) hour, min);
+					cp += data_len;
 					cp = AppendSeconds(cp, sec, fsec, MAX_INTERVAL_PRECISION, true);
 					*cp = '\0';
 				}
 				else
 				{
-					sprintf(cp, "%lld:%02d:", (long long) hour, min);
-					cp += strlen(cp);
+					data_len = sprintf(cp, "%lld:%02d:", (long long) hour, min);
+					cp += data_len;
 					cp = AppendSeconds(cp, sec, fsec, MAX_INTERVAL_PRECISION, true);
 					*cp = '\0';
 				}
-- 
2.45.1


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54  Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 324+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <smithpb2250@gmail.com>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <alvherre@kurilemu.de>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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