patch: update docs

content/200-orm/500-reference/200-prisma-cli-reference.mdx

@@ -879,6 +879,52 @@ Fetching latest updates for this subcommand...
 
 </CodeWithResult>
 
+**Run `prisma dev` with a specific name**
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev --name="mydbname"
+```
+
+This creates a named instance called `mydbname` that you can later start, stop, or manage using the instance management commands.
+
+### `dev start`
+
+Starts existing [local Prisma Postgres](/postgres/database/local-development) instances in the background. 
+
+:::note
+
+This command only works with instances that already exist.
+
+:::
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start <glob>
+```
+
+`<glob>` is a placeholder for a glob pattern to specify which local Prisma Postgres instances should be started, for example:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start mydb # starts a DB called `mydb` in the background (only if it already exists)
+```
+
+To start all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`), you can use a glob:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start mydb* # starts all existing DBs starting with `mydb`
+```
+
+This enables background instance management outside of the VS Code extension.
+
+### `dev ls`
+
+Lists all available [local Prisma Postgres](/postgres/database/local-development) instances:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev ls
+```
+
+This command shows all instances on your system with their current status and configuration.
+
 ### `dev stop`
 
 Stops one or more [local Prisma Postgres](/postgres/database/local-development) databases:
@@ -899,6 +945,12 @@ To stop all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`),
 npx prisma dev stop mydb* # stops all DBs starting with `mydb`
 ```
 
+:::note
+
+The `stop` command is interactive and includes safety prompts to prevent accidental operations.
+
+:::
+
 ### `dev rm`
 
 Removes the data of one or more [local Prisma Postgres](/postgres/database/local-development) databases from your file system:
@@ -910,14 +962,20 @@ npx prisma dev rm <glob>
 `<glob>` is a placeholder for a glob pattern to specify which local Prisma Postgres instances should be removed, for example:
 
 ```terminal
-npx prisma dev stop mydb # stops a DB called `mydb`
+npx prisma dev rm mydb # removes a DB called `mydb`
 ```
 
-To stop all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`), you can use a glob:
+To remove all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`), you can use a glob:
 
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev rm mydb* # removes all DBs starting with `mydb`
 ```
-npx prisma dev stop mydb* # stops all DBs starting with `mydb`
-```
+
+:::note
+
+The `rm` command is interactive and includes safety prompts to prevent accidental data loss.
+
+:::
 
 
 ## `db`

content/250-postgres/300-database/550-local-development.mdx

@@ -83,10 +83,48 @@ To transition to production, you only need to update the database URL in the `.e
 You can target a specific, local Prisma Postgres instance via the `--name` (`-n`) option of the `prisma dev` command, for example:
 
 ```terminal
-npx prisma dev --name mydb1
+npx prisma dev --name="mydb1"
 ```
 
-Whenever you pass the `--name mydb1` to `prisma dev`, the command will return the same connection string pointing to a local instance called `mydb1`.
+Whenever you pass the `--name="mydb1"` to `prisma dev`, the command will return the same connection string pointing to a local instance called `mydb1`. This creates a named instance that you can later manage using the instance management commands.
+
+## Starting existing Prisma Postgres instances in the background
+
+You can start existing Prisma Postgres instances in the background using:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start <glob>
+```
+
+:::note
+
+The `dev start` command only works with instances that already exist.
+
+:::
+
+`<glob>` is a placeholder for a glob pattern to specify which local Prisma Postgres instances should be started, for example:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start mydb # starts a DB called `mydb` in the background (only if it already exists)
+```
+
+To start all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`), you can use a glob:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev start mydb* # starts all existing DBs starting with `mydb`
+```
+
+This command enables you to manage Prisma Postgres instances outside of the VS Code extension, allowing for background instance management in your development workflow.
+
+## Listing Prisma Postgres instances
+
+You can view all your local Prisma Postgres instances using:
+
+```terminal
+npx prisma dev ls
+```
+
+This command lists all available instances on your system, showing their current status and configuration.
 
 ## Stopping Prisma Postgres instances
 
@@ -108,6 +146,12 @@ To stop all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`),
 npx prisma dev stop mydb* # stops all DBs starting with `mydb`
 ```
 
+:::note
+
+The `stop` command is interactive and includes safety prompts to prevent accidental operations. You'll be asked to confirm the action by typing a confirmation phrase.
+
+:::
+
 ## Removing Prisma Postgres instances
 
 Prisma Postgres saves the information and data from your local Prisma Postgres instances on your file system. To remove any trace from a database that's not in use any more, you can run the following command:
@@ -128,6 +172,12 @@ To stop all databases that begin with `mydb` (e.g. `mydb-dev` and `mydb-prod`),
 npx prisma dev rm mydb* # removes all DBs starting with `mydb`
 ```
 
+:::note
+
+The `rm` command is interactive and includes safety prompts to prevent accidental data loss. You'll be asked to confirm the action by typing a confirmation phrase that hints at the risks involved.
+
+:::
+
 ## Using local Prisma Postgres with any ORM
 
 Local Prisma Postgres supports [direct TCP connections](/postgres/database/direct-connections), allowing you to connect to it via any tool. 

static/_redirects

@@ -839,6 +839,7 @@
 /reference/errors/migrate-resolve /docs/orm/prisma-migrate/workflows/patching-and-hotfixing#failed-migration
 /reference/errors/migrate-shadow /docs/orm/prisma-migrate/understanding-prisma-migrate/shadow-database
 
+/data-platform/accelerate/concepts* /docs/accelerate
 
 ### NO REDIRECTS BELOW THIS LINE. ADD REDIRECTS ABOVE THIS SECTION ###