Getting started

Add Prisma ORM to an existing project

Step-by-step guide to add Prisma ORM to your existing application.

Already have a project? Add Prisma ORM to integrate a type-safe database client.

Choose Your Database

Select your database to get started:

  • PostgreSQL - Add Prisma to a project with PostgreSQL
  • MySQL - Add Prisma to a project with MySQL
  • MongoDB - Add Prisma to a project with MongoDB
  • SQLite - Add Prisma to a project with SQLite
  • SQL Server - Add Prisma to a project with SQL Server

Prisma Postgres

For the easiest setup experience, use Prisma Postgres - Prisma's managed PostgreSQL database with built-in connection pooling.

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