v.25.7New Feature
System.formats table now contains extended information about
The system.formats table now contains extended information about formats, such as HTTP content type, the capabilities of schema inference, etc. #81505 (Alexey Milovidov).Why it matters
This feature enhances thesystem.formats table to help users better understand various data formats supported by ClickHouse. By providing details such as HTTP content type and whether schema inference is supported, users can make more informed decisions when working with data import/export and integration scenarios.How to use it
Users can query thesystem.formats table to retrieve extended information about available data formats. For example, use SELECT * FROM system.formats to see the HTTP content type and schema inference capabilities alongside other format properties.