# Getting Started (/docs/studio/getting-started)

Learn how to set up and use Prisma Studio to manage your database

Location: Studio > Getting Started

## Installation

Prisma Studio comes bundled with the Prisma CLI. Make sure you have Node.js installed, then install the Prisma CLI:

#### bun

```bash
bun add --global prisma@prev
```

#### pnpm

```bash
pnpm add -g prisma@prev
```

#### yarn

```bash
yarn global add prisma@prev
```

#### npm

```bash
npm install -g prisma@prev
```

## Launching Studio

### With a Prisma Project

If you have an existing Prisma project, navigate to your project directory and run:

#### bun

```bash
bunx prisma studio
```

#### pnpm

```bash
pnpm prisma studio
```

#### yarn

```bash
yarn prisma studio
```

#### npm

```bash
npx prisma studio
```

This will start the Studio server and open it in your default browser at `http://localhost:5555`.

### Without a Prisma Project

You can also use Studio with any database by providing a connection string:

#### bun

```bash
bunx prisma studio --url="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/yourdb"
```

#### pnpm

```bash
pnpm prisma studio --url="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/yourdb"
```

#### yarn

```bash
yarn prisma studio --url="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/yourdb"
```

#### npm

```bash
npx prisma studio --url="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/yourdb"
```

This is also how you launch Studio for a [Prisma ORM](/guides/introduction-2-orm) project, which has no `schema.prisma` to read. See [Studio with Prisma ORM](/guides/introduction-11-prisma-next).

## Connecting to your database

1. **Using environment variables**:
   Create a `.env` file in your project root with your database URL:

   ```
   DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/yourdb"
   ```

   Then run: `npx prisma studio`

2. **Using command line**:
   ```bash
   npx prisma studio --url="your-database-connection-string"
   ```

## Basic Usage

### Browsing Data

- The left sidebar lists all your database tables
- Click on a table to view its data
- Use the search bar to find tables or columns

### Editing Data

- **Edit cells**: Double-click any cell to edit its value
- **Add records**: Click the "+" button to add a new record
- **Delete records**: Select records using checkboxes and click the trash icon

### Filtering and Sorting

- Click the filter icon to add filters
- Click on column headers to sort the table
- Use the search box to filter records by any field

## Common Tasks

### Viewing Table Relationships

- Related tables are shown as expandable rows
- Click the "+" icon to view related records

### Exporting Data

- Use the export button to download data as CSV or JSON
- Select specific columns to include in the export

## Next Steps

- Use Studio with a [Prisma ORM project](/guides/introduction-11-prisma-next) to read your applied migration history in the Migrations view
- Learn how to [embed Studio in your application](/guides/integrations-2-embedding)
- Discover [VS Code integration](/guides/integrations-2-vscode-integration) features

## Related pages

- [`Studio with Prisma ORM`](/guides/introduction-11-prisma-next): Apply migrations to Prisma Postgres with Prisma ORM, then inspect the migration history, schema changes, executed SQL, and data in Prisma Studio.

## Related pages

- [Authentication & Tools](./authentication-tools-index.md)
- [Build](./build-index.md)
- [Changelog](../changelog.md)
- [Concepts](./concepts-index.md)
- [Console commands](./console-commands-index.md)
- [Contract Authoring](./contract-authoring-index.md)
- [Core Concepts](./core-concepts-index.md)
- [Data Modeling](./data-modeling-index.md)
- [Database](./database-index.md)
- [DB commands](./db-commands-index.md)

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