gpkgcontents
gpkg_contents is the core metadata table of the GeoPackage standard. It stores metadata for every content item contained in a geopackage file, such as feature data tables and tile matrices. Each row represents a single dataset and provides a concise description of what is stored and how to access it, enabling software to discover and enumerate the contents without inspecting every table.
Typical fields in gpkg_contents include table_name, data_type, identifier, description, last_change, min_x, max_x, min_y, max_y, and srs_id.
gpkg_contents also serves as a linkage point to other GeoPackage components. The srs_id value links to the
In use, gpkg_contents allows GIS tools and applications to enumerate available layers, filter by data_type or