DataGrip Introspection Slow
Workaround available Windows, macOS, Linux Updated November 14, 2026Based on 2 user reportsHow we research
Quick answer
Introspection is slow when too many schemas are loaded. Limit scope, use incremental or fragment introspection and lower the level to 2.
Most likely fix: Limit the scope
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Limit the scope
- Click the N of M button next to the data source, database or schema, or use the Schemas tab in Data Sources and Drivers (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S)
- Note the Object filter only hides objects; it does not change the introspection scope
Did this fix it?2. Use a narrower introspection type
- Choose Incremental (only changed objects) or Fragment (only objects you refresh) if your database supports it
- Unsupported databases fall back to full introspection
Did this fix it?3. Lower the introspection level
- Level 1 = names only, Level 2 = everything except source code, Level 3 = everything
- Level 2 or 1 is faster for daily work
Did this fix it?4. Restrict source loading
- In the data source Options tab set 'Load sources for' to a narrower category, or None
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Database Explorer keeps showing 'Introspecting', the IDE lags after connecting or refreshing, large databases take minutes.
Why it happens
- Too many schemas or databases selected
- Full introspection on a large database
- Level 3 loads object source code
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