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Working with Prisma gives you a best-in-class TypeScript ORM, a declarative database migration system, and a database with everything you need to get started.

Try out what Prisma has to offer with one command:

npx prisma init --db
Use Prisma Postgres

Get started with your favorite framework and Prisma Postgres. With Prisma Postgres you get an instant, fully hosted high-performance database that includes built-in caching, scales to zero, and integrates deeply with Prisma ORM and Prisma Studio—all backed by a generous free tier.

How to migrate to Prisma Postgres
Bring your own database

Already have a database? With Prisma ORM and Prisma Data Platform, you can supercharge your existing stack. Add connection pooling and caching with generous free tiers.

How to migrate to Prisma ORM

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Get started with Prisma & AI?

Learn how to get started with Prisma and AI, from setting up Prisma ORM in tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot and Tabnine to using the Prisma MCP server for database automation. Explore step-by-step guides, real-world examples with Next.js, and integrations with Vercel AI SDK and Firebase Studio. Build faster, stay type-safe, and connect Prisma Postgres with thousands of apps to power your AI-driven workflows.

Model my schema?

The Prisma Schema (or schema for short) is the main method of configuration for your Prisma ORM setup. It consists of the following parts: Data sources: Specify the details of the data sources Prisma ORM should connect to (e.g. a PostgreSQL database) Generators: Specifies what clients should be generated based on the data model (e.g. Prisma Client)