database

Provision Postgres, Redis, MySQL, or MongoDB databases and wire connection variables in Railway projects.

1|1|Updated Dec 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-constructs --skill database-0xhoneyjar
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: database
Source: https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-constructs/tree/main/.agents/skills/database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-constructs --skill database-0xhoneyjar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing databases for apps is tedious: provisioning, templating, and wiring credentials across services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Database provisioning: create Postgres, Redis, MySQL, or MongoDB instances via pre-configured templates.
  • Wiring & access: automatically emit and apply connection variables (DATABASE_URL, REDIS_URL, etc.) to dependent services.
  • Use Case: quickly add a database for a new app and connect it to backend services with minimal setup.

Quick Start

Tell me to add a Postgres database and connect it to my backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I provision a Postgres database on Railway and connect it to my backend?

You can add a Postgres database using pre-configured templates that provision the instance and automatically wire connection variables like DATABASE_URL to your backend services. The process checks for existing databases, deploys the template, and validates connections.

Can I automatically wire Redis connection variables to dependent services?

Yes, wiring Redis connection variables such as REDIS_URL to dependent backend services is handled automatically. The process emits and applies these environment variables across services within your Railway project using CLI and GraphQL endpoints.

What databases can I add to a Railway project using this approach?

You can add Postgres, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB instances to your Railway project. Each database type is provisioned via pre-configured templates designed for minimal setup and immediate integration with backend services.

Does database provisioning check for existing instances before deploying?

Yes, the database provisioning process checks for existing databases before deploying new ones. This prevents duplicate instances and ensures environment variable wiring is applied correctly to the appropriate services within the Railway project.

What is the best way to add MongoDB to a Railway project and wire it to my app?

The best way to add MongoDB is using pre-configured templates that provision the database and automatically wire connection variables to your app. This minimizes manual setup by leveraging Railway CLI and GraphQL endpoints for deployment and connection validation.

How does environment variable wiring work for MySQL databases across backend services?

Environment variable wiring for MySQL automatically emits connection variables and applies them to dependent backend services. This is accomplished using Railway CLI and GraphQL endpoints to ensure services can validate connections without manual credential configuration.