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prisma-database-setup

Configure Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and other database providers.

Updated Aug 20, 2026
Search Tags:#postgresql#orm#mysql#mongodb#prisma#database setup#driver adapter
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Skill: prisma-database-setup
Source: https://github.com/rhorba/RestoLedger/tree/main/api/.windsurf/skills/prisma-database-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rhorba/RestoLedger --skill prisma-database-setup-rhorba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Setting up Prisma ORM with the correct database provider, connection string, driver adapter, and client generation involves many version-specific details that are easy to get wrong, especially with the differences between Prisma 6 and Prisma 7 workflows. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Provider-Specific Guides: Step-by-step setup for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, SQL Server, CockroachDB, and Prisma Postgres, including schema blocks, prisma.config.ts, and .env connection strings. - Driver Adapter Selection: Maps each database to the correct @prisma/adapter-* package and underlying JS driver, with instantiation examples for Prisma Client. - Version Guardrails: Keeps MongoDB projects on Prisma 6.x with prisma-client-js and prevents misapplying the Prisma 7 SQL adapter workflow. - Use Case: When initializing a new Node.js project with PostgreSQL, follow the guide to write the datasource block, configure prisma.config.ts, install @prisma/adapter-pg, and generate a working Prisma Client in minutes. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to configure Prisma for your database, for example: set up Prisma with PostgreSQL including the driver adapter and client generation.

Frequently Asked Questions about prisma-database-setup

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How do I configure Prisma with PostgreSQL?▼

Set provider to postgresql in prisma/schema.prisma, define the datasource URL in prisma.config.ts using env('DATABASE_URL'), and install @prisma/adapter-pg with pg. Then instantiate PrismaClient with the PrismaPg adapter using your connection string.

Which Prisma driver adapter should I use for my database?▼

Use @prisma/adapter-pg for PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, and Prisma Postgres; @prisma/adapter-mariadb for MySQL; @prisma/adapter-better-sqlite3 or @prisma/adapter-libsql for SQLite; and @prisma/adapter-mssql for SQL Server. MongoDB does not use a SQL adapter.

Can I use Prisma 7 with MongoDB?▼

No, MongoDB projects should stay on the latest Prisma 6.x release with the prisma-client-js generator and the connection URL in schema.prisma. Prisma 7's SQL adapter workflow does not provide a supported MongoDB upgrade path.

Why does Prisma Client generation require an output path?▼

The prisma-client generator requires an explicit output path and does not generate into node_modules by default. Add output = "../generated" to the generator block and import PrismaClient from that path, re-running prisma generate after every schema change.

How do I fix Prisma connection errors like authentication failed?▼

Verify the host, port, and credentials in your DATABASE_URL, and URL-encode special characters in passwords. For PostgreSQL ensure the schema parameter is set, and for SQL Server confirm TCP/IP is enabled and encrypt settings match your environment.

What are the limitations of using SQLite with Prisma?▼

SQLite does not support enums or scalar list types like String[], and write operations lock the database file, limiting concurrency. For edge or distributed use cases, consider the LibSQL/Turso adapter instead of better-sqlite3.

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