Raycast

Overview

Raycast is a fast and extendable launcher for macOS that lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes. The Prisma Postgres Raycast extension brings database creation and management directly into your workflow.

With the Prisma Postgres extension, you can create production-ready Postgres databases in seconds without leaving Raycast, making it perfect for rapid prototyping and development.

Installation

Install the extension directly from the Raycast Store:

1. Open Raycast (⌘ + Space)
2. Search for "Store" or type store
3. Search for "Prisma Postgres"
4. Click Install Extension

Alternatively, visit the extension page and click Install Extension.

Features

The extension provides two main commands:

Create Database

Instantly create a new Prisma Postgres database with zero configuration:

1. Open Raycast and search for "Create Database"
2. Select your preferred region (defaults to US East)
3. Press Enter to create

You'll receive:

• A connection string for immediate use
• A direct URL for connecting to your database
• A claim URL to make your database permanent

:::info Databases created through Raycast expire after 24 hours. Use the claim URL provided after creation to keep your database permanently. :::

List Databases

View and manage all your previously created databases:

1. Open Raycast and search for "List Databases"
2. Browse your databases with their:
   • Connection strings
   • Expiry status
   • Claim URLs

This makes it easy to retrieve connection details or check which databases need to be claimed.

Configuration

Default Region

You can set your preferred default region for database creation:

1. Open Raycast Settings (⌘ + ,)
2. Navigate to Extensions → Prisma Postgres
3. Select your preferred region from the dropdown

See the list of available regions for all supported locations.

Learn More

• Raycast Extension Page
• Prisma Postgres Documentation
• Getting Started with Prisma Postgres