How to Fix Supabase TypeScript Types Wrong in AI-Built Apps

Generated Supabase TypeScript types don't match the actual database schema. AI tools use outdated or manually written types instead of generating them from the live database.

Error messages you might see

Type '{ name: string; }' is not assignable to type 'TablesInsert<"users">'
Property 'email' does not exist on type 'Tables<"profiles">'

Why this happens in AI-generated code

1

Types not regenerated after schema changes

Database columns were added or modified but `supabase gen types` wasn't re-run.

2

Manually written types

AI writes type definitions by hand instead of generating them, leading to drift from the actual schema.

3

Wrong database URL for generation

Types were generated from a different environment (local vs production) with a different schema.

How to fix it

1

Regenerate types from the database

Run `supabase gen types typescript --project-id your-project-id > src/types/database.ts` after every schema change.

2

Add type generation to CI

Include type generation in your build pipeline so types are always in sync with the latest schema.

3

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use generated types with the Supabase client?

Pass the generated Database type as a generic: `createClient<Database>(url, key)`. This types all queries automatically.

Can I extend the generated types?

Yes. Create a separate file that imports and extends the generated types. Never edit the generated file directly.

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