Prisma Client API Reference

Complete API reference for Prisma Client. This skill provides guidance on model queries, filtering, relations, and client methods for current Prisma projects.

When to Apply

Reference this skill when:

Writing database queries with Prisma Client
Performing CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete)
Filtering and sorting data
Working with relations
Using transactions
Configuring client options

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Client Construction	HIGH	`constructor`
2	Model Queries	CRITICAL	`model-queries`
3	Query Shape	HIGH	`query-options`
4	Filtering	HIGH	`filters`
5	Relations	HIGH	`relations`
6	Transactions	CRITICAL	`transactions`
7	Raw SQL	CRITICAL	`raw-queries`
8	Client Methods	MEDIUM	`client-methods`

Quick Reference

constructor - PrismaClient setup, adapter wiring, logging, and SQL commenter plugins
model-queries - CRUD operations and bulk operations
query-options - select, include, omit, sort, pagination
filters - scalar and logical filter operators
relations - relation reads and nested writes
transactions - array and interactive transaction patterns
raw-queries - $queryRaw and $executeRaw safety
client-methods - lifecycle methods, extensions, and satisfies patterns for prisma-client

Client Instantiation

import { PrismaClient } from '../generated/client'
import { PrismaPg } from '@prisma/adapter-pg'

const adapter = new PrismaPg({
  connectionString: process.env.DATABASE_URL
})

const prisma = new PrismaClient({ adapter })

Model Query Methods

Method	Description
`findUnique()`	Find one record by unique field
`findUniqueOrThrow()`	Find one or throw error
`findFirst()`	Find first matching record
`findFirstOrThrow()`	Find first or throw error
`findMany()`	Find multiple records
`create()`	Create a new record
`createMany()`	Create multiple records
`createManyAndReturn()`	Create multiple and return them
`update()`	Update one record
`updateMany()`	Update multiple records
`updateManyAndReturn()`	Update multiple and return them
`upsert()`	Update or create record
`delete()`	Delete one record
`deleteMany()`	Delete multiple records
`count()`	Count matching records
`aggregate()`	Aggregate values (sum, avg, etc.)
`groupBy()`	Group and aggregate

Query Options

Option	Description
`where`	Filter conditions
`select`	Fields to include
`include`	Relations to load
`omit`	Fields to exclude
`orderBy`	Sort order
`take`	Limit results
`skip`	Skip results (pagination)
`cursor`	Cursor-based pagination
`distinct`	Unique values only

Client Methods

Method	Description
`$connect()`	Explicitly connect to database
`$disconnect()`	Disconnect from database
`$transaction()`	Execute transaction
`$queryRaw()`	Execute raw SQL query
`$executeRaw()`	Execute raw SQL command
`$on()`	Subscribe to events
`$extends()`	Add extensions

Quick Examples

Find records

// Find by unique field
const user = await prisma.user.findUnique({
  where: { email: 'alice@prisma.io' }
})

// Find with filter
const users = await prisma.user.findMany({
  where: { role: 'ADMIN' },
  orderBy: { createdAt: 'desc' },
  take: 10
})

Create records

const user = await prisma.user.create({
  data: {
    email: 'alice@prisma.io',
    name: 'Alice',
    posts: {
      create: { title: 'Hello World' }
    }
  },
  include: { posts: true }
})

Update records

const user = await prisma.user.update({
  where: { id: 1 },
  data: { name: 'Alice Smith' }
})

Delete records

await prisma.user.delete({
  where: { id: 1 }
})

Transactions

const [user, post] = await prisma.$transaction([
  prisma.user.create({ data: { email: 'alice@prisma.io' } }),
  prisma.post.create({ data: { title: 'Hello', authorId: 1 } })
])

Rule Files

Detailed API documentation:

references/constructor.md        - PrismaClient constructor options
references/model-queries.md      - CRUD operations
references/query-options.md      - select, include, omit, where, orderBy
references/filters.md            - Filter conditions and operators
references/relations.md          - Relation queries and nested operations
references/transactions.md       - Transaction API
references/raw-queries.md        - $queryRaw, $executeRaw
references/client-methods.md     - $connect, $disconnect, $on, $extends

Filter Operators

Operator	Description
`equals`	Exact match
`not`	Not equal
`in`	In array
`notIn`	Not in array
`lt`, `lte`	Less than
`gt`, `gte`	Greater than
`contains`	String contains
`startsWith`	String starts with
`endsWith`	String ends with
`mode`	Case sensitivity

Relation Filters

Operator	Description
`some`	At least one related record matches
`every`	All related records match
`none`	No related records match
`is`	Related record matches (1-to-1)
`isNot`	Related record doesn't match

Resources

How to Use

Pick the category from the table above, then open the matching reference file for implementation details and examples.