rm
Remove local Prisma Postgres servers
The prisma dev rm command removes the data of one or more local Prisma Postgres databases from your file system.
Usage
prisma dev rm [options] <name>Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
<name> | Name(s) or glob pattern(s) of the server(s) to remove |
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--debug | Enable debug logging | false |
--force | Stop any running servers before removing them | false |
Without --force, the command fails if any server is running.
Examples
Remove a specific database
npx prisma dev rm mydbRemove multiple databases with a pattern
Remove all databases starting with mydb:
npx prisma dev rm mydb*Force remove a running database
Stop and remove a database in one command:
npx prisma dev rm --force mydbThe rm command is interactive and includes safety prompts to prevent accidental data loss.