Generate Config

Generate pREST config

When to use

• Starting a new pREST project from an existing PostgreSQL database
• Migrating ad-hoc connection settings into prest.toml / env vars
• Producing a local Docker Compose stack

Ask first

Collect only what is missing:

1. pREST version (prefer v2; ask if unclear)
2. Postgres host, port, database name, schema, SSL mode
3. DB user / password strategy (env vars vs local demo values)
4. Auth needs (none for local demo, JWT, table-based /auth)
5. Prefer Docker Compose or bare prestd binary
6. Single database or multi-database (pg.single = false)

Instructions

1. Emit a minimal, documented config — do not invent undocumented TOML keys.
2. Prefer environment variables for secrets (PREST_PG_PASS, DATABASE_URL, PREST_JWT_KEY).
3. Generate:
   • .env.example (never real secrets)
   • prest.toml using v2-friendly sections ([http], [pg], [pg.ssl], optional [jwt], [auth], [expose], [access], [queries])
   • Optional docker-compose.yml with Postgres + pREST (prest/prest image) when the user wants Compose
4. For local demos only, use obvious placeholder credentials and label them as non-production.
5. Warn that production must use strong secrets, TLS, restricted access, and non-superuser DB roles.
6. Point to https://docs.prestd.com/get-started/configuring-prest for authoritative field lists.

Output shape

Provide files ready to paste, plus a short “how to run” section (docker compose up or prestd).

Safety

• No real credentials in committed examples.
• Prefer access.restrict = true in anything beyond throwaway demos.
• Mention that debug = true disables JWT enforcement.