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prisma-database-setup

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

1|Updated Jun 18, 2026
Search Tags:#postgresql#orm#mongodb#prisma#database setup#driver adapter#connection string
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npx skills add https://github.com/Sima-Malla/Digital_Menu --skill prisma-database-setup-sima-malla
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Skill: prisma-database-setup
Source: https://github.com/Sima-Malla/Digital_Menu/tree/main/my-app/.windsurf/skills/prisma-database-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sima-Malla/Digital_Menu --skill prisma-database-setup-sima-malla

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Setting up Prisma with the correct database provider, connection string, driver adapter, and client generator 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 Setup: Maps each database to the correct @prisma/adapter-* package and JS driver, with ready-to-use PrismaClient instantiation code. - Version Guardrails: Clarifies that MongoDB projects should stay on Prisma 6.x with prisma-client-js and must not follow the Prisma 7 SQL adapter workflow. - Use Case: You are starting a new Node.js project on PostgreSQL. Use this Skill to generate the schema datasource block, configure prisma.config.ts, install @prisma/adapter-pg, and instantiate a working PrismaClient 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 via 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.

How to set up Prisma Client with a driver adapter?▼

Install prisma and @prisma/client, add a generator block with provider "prisma-client" and an explicit output path, then run npx prisma generate. Instantiate PrismaClient with the adapter matching your database, such as PrismaPg for PostgreSQL or PrismaMariaDb for MySQL.

Can I use Prisma 7 with MongoDB?▼

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

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 uses no SQL adapter.

Why does Prisma fail to connect to my database?▼

Common causes include wrong host or port, firewall rules, unencoded special characters in passwords, or a missing schema parameter in the URL. Verify the database is running and the DATABASE_URL format matches your provider's connection string specification.

What are the limitations of Prisma with SQLite?▼

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

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