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* [PATCH v5 3/7] Row pattern recognition patch (planner).
@ 2023-09-02 06:32 Tatsuo Ishii <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Tatsuo Ishii @ 2023-09-02 06:32 UTC (permalink / raw)

---
 src/backend/optimizer/plan/createplan.c | 23 ++++++++++++++++++-----
 src/backend/optimizer/plan/setrefs.c    | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 src/include/nodes/plannodes.h           | 15 +++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 56 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/backend/optimizer/plan/createplan.c b/src/backend/optimizer/plan/createplan.c
index 34ca6d4ac2..e3c07ded65 100644
--- a/src/backend/optimizer/plan/createplan.c
+++ b/src/backend/optimizer/plan/createplan.c
@@ -286,9 +286,10 @@ static WindowAgg *make_windowagg(List *tlist, Index winref,
 								 int ordNumCols, AttrNumber *ordColIdx, Oid *ordOperators, Oid *ordCollations,
 								 int frameOptions, Node *startOffset, Node *endOffset,
 								 Oid startInRangeFunc, Oid endInRangeFunc,
-								 Oid inRangeColl, bool inRangeAsc, bool inRangeNullsFirst,
-								 List *runCondition, List *qual, bool topWindow,
-								 Plan *lefttree);
+								 Oid inRangeColl, bool inRangeAsc, bool inRangeNullsFirst, List *runCondition,
+								 RPSkipTo rpSkipTo, List *patternVariable, List *patternRegexp, List *defineClause,
+								 List *defineInitial,
+								 List *qual, bool topWindow, Plan *lefttree);
 static Group *make_group(List *tlist, List *qual, int numGroupCols,
 						 AttrNumber *grpColIdx, Oid *grpOperators, Oid *grpCollations,
 						 Plan *lefttree);
@@ -2698,6 +2699,11 @@ create_windowagg_plan(PlannerInfo *root, WindowAggPath *best_path)
 						  wc->inRangeAsc,
 						  wc->inRangeNullsFirst,
 						  wc->runCondition,
+						  wc->rpSkipTo,
+						  wc->patternVariable,
+						  wc->patternRegexp,
+						  wc->defineClause,
+						  wc->defineInitial,
 						  best_path->qual,
 						  best_path->topwindow,
 						  subplan);
@@ -6601,8 +6607,10 @@ make_windowagg(List *tlist, Index winref,
 			   int ordNumCols, AttrNumber *ordColIdx, Oid *ordOperators, Oid *ordCollations,
 			   int frameOptions, Node *startOffset, Node *endOffset,
 			   Oid startInRangeFunc, Oid endInRangeFunc,
-			   Oid inRangeColl, bool inRangeAsc, bool inRangeNullsFirst,
-			   List *runCondition, List *qual, bool topWindow, Plan *lefttree)
+			   Oid inRangeColl, bool inRangeAsc, bool inRangeNullsFirst, List *runCondition, 
+			   RPSkipTo rpSkipTo, List *patternVariable, List *patternRegexp, List *defineClause,
+			   List *defineInitial,
+			   List *qual, bool topWindow, Plan *lefttree)
 {
 	WindowAgg  *node = makeNode(WindowAgg);
 	Plan	   *plan = &node->plan;
@@ -6628,6 +6636,11 @@ make_windowagg(List *tlist, Index winref,
 	node->inRangeAsc = inRangeAsc;
 	node->inRangeNullsFirst = inRangeNullsFirst;
 	node->topWindow = topWindow;
+	node->rpSkipTo = rpSkipTo,
+	node->patternVariable = patternVariable;
+	node->patternRegexp = patternRegexp;
+	node->defineClause = defineClause;
+	node->defineInitial = defineInitial;
 
 	plan->targetlist = tlist;
 	plan->lefttree = lefttree;
diff --git a/src/backend/optimizer/plan/setrefs.c b/src/backend/optimizer/plan/setrefs.c
index 97fa561e4e..2ed00b5d41 100644
--- a/src/backend/optimizer/plan/setrefs.c
+++ b/src/backend/optimizer/plan/setrefs.c
@@ -2456,6 +2456,29 @@ set_upper_references(PlannerInfo *root, Plan *plan, int rtoffset)
 					   NRM_EQUAL,
 					   NUM_EXEC_QUAL(plan));
 
+	/*
+	 *	Modifies an expression tree in each DEFINE clause so that all Var
+	 *	nodes reference outputs of a subplan.
+	 */
+	if (IsA(plan, WindowAgg))
+	{
+		WindowAgg  *wplan = (WindowAgg *) plan;
+
+		foreach(l, wplan->defineClause)
+		{
+			TargetEntry *tle = (TargetEntry *) lfirst(l);
+
+			tle->expr = (Expr *)
+				fix_upper_expr(root,
+							   (Node *) tle->expr,
+							   subplan_itlist,
+							   OUTER_VAR,
+							   rtoffset,
+							   NRM_EQUAL,
+							   NUM_EXEC_QUAL(plan));
+		}
+	}
+
 	pfree(subplan_itlist);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/include/nodes/plannodes.h b/src/include/nodes/plannodes.h
index 1b787fe031..19815a98bb 100644
--- a/src/include/nodes/plannodes.h
+++ b/src/include/nodes/plannodes.h
@@ -1096,6 +1096,21 @@ typedef struct WindowAgg
 	/* nulls sort first for in_range tests? */
 	bool		inRangeNullsFirst;
 
+	/* Row Pattern Recognition AFTER MACH SKIP clause */
+	RPSkipTo	rpSkipTo;		/* Row Pattern Skip To type */	
+
+	/* Row Pattern PATTERN variable name (list of String) */
+	List		*patternVariable;
+
+	/* Row Pattern RPATTERN regular expression quantifier ('+' or ''. list of String) */
+	List		*patternRegexp;
+
+	/* Row Pattern DEFINE clause (list of TargetEntry) */
+	List	   *defineClause;
+
+	/* Row Pattern DEFINE variable initial names (list of String) */
+	List		*defineInitial;
+
 	/*
 	 * false for all apart from the WindowAgg that's closest to the root of
 	 * the plan
-- 
2.25.1


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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 <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

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

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

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

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


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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* [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode
@ 2025-11-11 08:54 Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
  0 siblings, 0 replies; 303+ messages in thread

From: Álvaro Herrera @ 2025-11-11 08:54 UTC (permalink / raw)

Users might get some peace of mind knowing their data is not being
destroyed or whatever.

Author: Peter Smith <[email protected]>
Reviewed-by: Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
Discussion: https://postgr.es/m/CAHut+PsvQJQnQO0KT0S2oegenkvJ8FUuY-QS5syyqmT24R2xFQ@mail.gmail.com
---
 src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c   |  5 +++++
 src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c   |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c             |  4 ++++
 src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c                 | 10 ++++++----
 5 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
index c25348bcb85..ab686b4748c 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_archivecleanup/pg_archivecleanup.c
@@ -375,6 +375,10 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		exit(2);
 	}
 
+	if (dryrun)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"No files will be removed.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Check archive exists and other initialization if required.
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
index df41836e70f..cc4be5d6ef4 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_basebackup/pg_createsubscriber.c
@@ -2305,6 +2305,11 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 		pg_log_error_hint("Try \"%s --help\" for more information.", progname);
 		exit(1);
 	}
+
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	pg_log_info("validating publisher connection string");
 	pub_base_conninfo = get_base_conninfo(opt.pub_conninfo_str,
 										  &dbname_conninfo);
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
index 3a325127209..c9bf0a9e105 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_combinebackup/pg_combinebackup.c
@@ -242,6 +242,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	if (opt.no_manifest)
 		opt.manifest_checksums = CHECKSUM_TYPE_NONE;
 
+	if (opt.dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
 	/* Check that the platform supports the requested copy method. */
 	if (opt.copy_method == COPY_METHOD_CLONE)
 	{
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
index a89d72fc5cf..dd5d279521e 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_resetwal/pg_resetwal.c
@@ -397,6 +397,10 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 		exit(1);
 	}
 
+	if (noupdate)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"Nothing will be modified.");
+
 	/*
 	 * Attempt to read the existing pg_control file
 	 */
diff --git a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
index 27c514f934a..e9364d04f76 100644
--- a/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
+++ b/src/bin/pg_rewind/pg_rewind.c
@@ -300,10 +300,12 @@ main(int argc, char **argv)
 
 	atexit(disconnect_atexit);
 
-	/*
-	 * Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. First, connect to
-	 * remote server.
-	 */
+	/* Ok, we have all the options and we're ready to start. */
+	if (dry_run)
+		pg_log_info("Executing in dry-run mode.\n"
+					"The target directory will not be modified.");
+
+	/* First, connect to remote server. */
 	if (connstr_source)
 	{
 		conn = PQconnectdb(connstr_source);
-- 
2.47.3


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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
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2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>
2025-11-11 08:54 [PATCH v5] Log a note at program start when running in dry-run mode Álvaro Herrera <[email protected]>

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