PostgreSQL in the Node.js stack

This page explains what PostgreSQL means in the Node.js stack: how it is included, which base service it uses, and how it connects to the rest of the stack.

PostgreSQL is available in the Node.js stack but starts disabled, so teams can turn it on only when a specific app needs it.

Role

Disabled by default

Base service

PostgreSQL

Type

db

Stack fit

How PostgreSQL fits into this stack

PostgreSQL is available in the Node.js stack but starts disabled, so teams can turn it on only when a specific app needs it.

This stack service is based on PostgreSQL and keeps the service-specific setup for Node.js in one place.

Version policy

Available versions include 18.

Inclusion

Enabled by default: No

Required: No

Primary: No

Connections

No explicit service links are defined for this stack service.

Storage

data: 10 GB

Stack-specific technical details

Review the operational capabilities exposed by PostgreSQL inside this stack, including backups, imports, configs, settings, cron, actions, storage, and service links where they exist.

Backups

Protect service data with repeatable backup workflows that stay attached to the stack.

Default database backup

Imports and migration

Bring working data into another environment or onboard existing workloads faster with stack-defined import flows.

Database import
Import from a backup archive, uploaded file, or public URL depending on the service workflow.

Configs

Keep service config files versioned with the stack instead of rebuilding them per environment.

PostgreSQL config

Volumes

Provision the persistent storage and shared volume relationships the stack expects.

Data
Size: 10 GB.