Remix Postgres

Why deploy Remix Postgres on Render?

Remix Postgres is a full-stack web application template that combines the Remix framework with a PostgreSQL database, pre-configured for deployment on Render. It solves the problem of setting up production-ready infrastructure by providing authentication, database ORM (Prisma), testing, and styling out of the box. The template is based on Remix's Indie Stack and includes a sample note-taking app to demonstrate the architecture.

This template pre-configures a complete Remix Indie Stack with Prisma ORM already wired to a managed PostgreSQL database, cookie-based authentication, and a healthcheck endpoint for zero-downtime deploys—all connected through Render's Blueprint so environment variables and database URLs are automatically set. Instead of manually provisioning a database, configuring connection strings, and setting up deployment scripts, you get a production-ready full-stack app with one click. Render's native Node.js environment handles builds and deploys automatically, and the managed Postgres means no database administration overhead.

Architecture

What you can build

After deploying, you'll have a working Remix application with a connected PostgreSQL database, user authentication via email and password, and a simple note-taking interface where users can create and delete notes. The app includes a healthcheck endpoint configured for zero-downtime deploys, so you can start iterating on the codebase immediately without additional infrastructure setup.

Key features

• Render Blueprint Deployment: Infrastructure-as-code deployment via render.yaml that provisions both the Node.js service and managed PostgreSQL database with a single click.
• Cookie-Based Authentication: Built-in email/password authentication system using Remix's createCookieSessionStorage for secure session management.
• Prisma ORM Integration: Pre-configured database layer with Prisma including user and notes models, migrations, and a seed script with test data.
• Cypress E2E Testing Utilities: End-to-end testing setup with custom cy.login() helper for authenticated tests and cy.cleanupUser() for test isolation.
• Zero Downtime Deploys: Includes healthcheck endpoint configuration enabling Render's zero-downtime deployment strategy for production updates.

Use cases

• Solo developer launches a note-taking SaaS with built-in auth on Render
• Bootcamp grad deploys their first full-stack Remix app with PostgreSQL
• Freelancer prototypes a client portal with email login and database persistence
• Startup founder validates an MVP idea using pre-configured testing and deployment

What's included

Next steps

1. Open your app's .onrender.com URL and log in with rachel@remix.run / racheliscool — You should see the notes dashboard with the seeded user's existing notes
2. Create a new note with a title and body, then refresh the page — Your note should persist and appear in the notes list, confirming the PostgreSQL database connection is working
3. Test the logout button and try accessing /notes directly — You should be redirected to the login page, verifying cookie-based session authentication is protecting routes

Resources

• Remix official site