Getting started
Getting started with Prisma ORM
Choose your path to start using Prisma ORM - quickstart for new projects or add to existing projects.
Prisma ORM is a next-generation Node.js and TypeScript ORM that provides type-safe database access, migrations, and a powerful query API.
Choose Your Path
Start Fresh
New to Prisma? Start with our quickstart guides:
- Quickstart with Prisma Postgres - Fastest way to get started with Prisma's managed PostgreSQL
- Quickstart with PostgreSQL - Use your own PostgreSQL database
- Quickstart with SQLite - Perfect for local development
- Quickstart with MySQL - Use MySQL database
- Quickstart with MongoDB - Use MongoDB database
Add to Existing Project
Already have a project? Add Prisma ORM to your existing application:
- Add Prisma to existing project - Integrate Prisma ORM into your current codebase
What's Next?
After getting started, explore these key topics:
- Prisma Schema - Learn how to define your data model
- Prisma Client - Master the query API
- Prisma Migrate - Handle database migrations