How to configure Supabase CLI?

 

Step 1: Install Node.js

 

To use the Supabase CLI, you will need to have Node.js installed on your machine. Visit the Node.js website to download and install the latest version of Node.js.

 

Step 2: Install Supabase CLI

 

Once Node.js is installed, you can install the Supabase CLI using npm, which comes bundled with Node.js.

npm install -g supabase

This command installs the Supabase CLI globally, making it accessible from any directory on your system.

 

Step 3: Verify Supabase CLI Installation

 

After the installation is complete, verify that the Supabase CLI is installed correctly by checking the version.

supabase --version

You should see the version of the Supabase CLI that is installed.

 

Step 4: Authenticate with Supabase

 

Before using the Supabase CLI, authenticate with your Supabase account. Use the following command, which will prompt you for your Supabase access token. You can find or generate this token in your Supabase account settings.

supabase login

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authentication process.

 

Step 5: Initialize a New Supabase Project

 

Create a new directory for your Supabase project, navigate into it, and then initialize the project.

mkdir my-supabase-project
cd my-supabase-project
supabase init

This command will set up a new Supabase project in the current directory, creating necessary configuration files.

 

Step 6: Set Up a Local Development Environment

 

To run and test your Supabase project locally, you need Docker installed on your machine. The Supabase CLI uses Docker to spin up a local development environment.

Make sure Docker is running, then start the Supabase local development environment.

supabase start

This command boots up your Supabase services locally using Docker.

 

Step 7: Deploy to Supabase

 

When you're ready to deploy your changes to Supabase, use the following command:

supabase deploy

This command will deploy your local changes to your Supabase project in the cloud.

 

Step 8: Access Supabase Studio

 

Supabase Studio is a GUI-based management tool to explore and manage your database. Visit the URL returned by the CLI or navigate to the Supabase website to access the Studio for your project.

 

Step 9: Stop the Local Environment

 

After testing your changes locally, stop the local Supabase environment to free up system resources.

supabase stop

 

Step 10: Troubleshooting Supabase CLI

 

If you encounter issues, make sure your Docker is running correctly and that you have the latest version of the Supabase CLI. You can update the CLI using npm:

npm update -g supabase

If issues persist, consult the Supabase CLI documentation or community forums for additional help.