FAQ

Where do these databases actually run?

On Neon, in EU regions by default. Real Postgres 16, real connection strings, real psql-compatible. Neon's serverless architecture means your preview DBs scale to zero between queries — that's why we can offer them on the free tier.

Can I use this with my existing database?

Yes — that's the CLI's main job. Point seedkit seed at any Postgres URL and it inserts there. The Neon preview is a separate feature for when you want a throwaway. Use both, neither, or either.

Does it work with Prisma / Drizzle / Kysely / raw SQL?

Yes to all. Seedkit reads your database schema directly, not your ORM — if your ORM can connect to it, we can seed it. We also parse Prisma schema.prisma and Drizzle TS files directly for the "no DB yet" flow.

What about my data — do you store it?

The generated data lives in your preview DB until it expires, then it's deleted. We never see the data your existing database contains; the CLI runs locally against your DB and only sends schema metadata to our generation service. Self-hosted is on the roadmap.

Is the CLI really open source?

Yes, MIT licensed, on GitHub. The generation engine that runs in our cloud is closed source — that's where the LLM-orchestration lives and where we make money. Local-only data generation in the CLI works without an account.

Postgres-only?

For now, yes. Postgres is by far the most common database among the developers we're building for, and shipping one excellent integration beats four mediocre ones. MySQL is next. SQLite after that.

What happens after the TTL expires?

The Neon project is deleted. The seed (the SQL dump) survives in your cache, so seedkit revive can bring back a fresh DB with byte-identical data any time. Pro and Team tiers can extend or pin TTLs.

Is there really a free tier?

Yes — free forever, no card required. Capped at 1 ephemeral DB at a time, 10k rows/month, 50 AI generations/month, and 1 mock API. Plenty for side projects and evaluation.

Can I cancel any time?

Any time. We prorate. No "contact sales" to downgrade.

How do I get support?

• Free tier: GitHub Discussions.
• Pro tier: email ben@seedkit.dev.
• Team tier: priority email + a shared Slack channel.