database

Provision and connect Postgres, Redis, MySQL, or MongoDB databases for Railway projects.

Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#deployment #database #postgresql #redis #mysql #mongodb #wiring

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npx skills add https://github.com/habrahgithub/node-backend-starter --skill database-habrahgithub

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Skill: database
Source: https://github.com/habrahgithub/node-backend-starter/tree/main/.codex/skills/railway-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/habrahgithub/node-backend-starter --skill database-habrahgithub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automatically provision and connect databases (Postgres, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB) for Railway projects, reducing manual setup and misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Central templates for PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB that come with volumes, networking, and connection variables.
Automated wiring: deploys the template and wires DATABASE_URL (or equivalent) into dependent services.
Use case: a backend needs a ready-to-connect database without managing infrastructure from scratch.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to add a Postgres database and it will deploy the template and wire the connection string to your service.

Frequently Asked Questions about database

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically provision and wire a PostgreSQL database on Railway?▼

The skill deploys a Railway template for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or Redis and automatically wires the resulting connection string variables into your dependent backend services.

Can I use this to wire a Redis connection string to my existing Railway service?▼

Yes, you can wire a Redis connection string by deploying the Redis template, which automatically provisions the database and injects the equivalent connection variables directly into your existing service.

Does the database deployment template support MongoDB and MySQL out of the box?▼

Yes, the database deployment templates support MongoDB and MySQL out of the box, providing pre-configured volumes, networking, and connection variables for immediate backend integration.

What's the best way to add a database to a Railway project without manual infrastructure setup?▼

The best way to add a database without manual setup is to use the skill to fetch and deploy a central template, which automatically provisions the database and wires the connection variables.

Do I need jq and curl installed to deploy database templates via the Railway API?▼

Yes, you need jq and curl installed, as the skill relies on the railway-api script executed via these dependencies to fetch templates, deploy databases, and configure connections.