Does it handle data transformations?

Yes, it provides patterns for complex data migrations, including splitting columns, changing data types, and backfilling data using SQL and ORM-specific logic.

How does it ensure migration safety?

The skill emphasizes safety through transaction-based migrations and checkpoint-based rollbacks to ensure your database can be restored to a stable state if an error occurs.

Which ORMs are supported by this skill?

This skill specifically supports Sequelize, TypeORM, and Prisma with tailored migration scripts and best practices for each framework.

Can I use this for zero-downtime deployments?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for blue-green deployment strategies and multi-phase updates to ensure your application stays online during schema changes.

Database Migration Mastery

Name: Database Migration Mastery
Author: wshobson

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Database Management

Automates database schema and data migrations across multiple ORMs while ensuring zero-downtime and robust rollback procedures.

About

This skill empowers Claude to manage complex database migrations with confidence, supporting popular ORMs like Sequelize, TypeORM, and Prisma. It provides specialized logic for schema transformations, complex data backfilling, and cross-database compatibility (such as PostgreSQL to MySQL). Designed for production safety, it emphasizes zero-downtime deployment strategies, transaction-based rollbacks, and multi-step patterns to prevent data loss or service interruption during architectural shifts.

Key Features

Transactional and checkpoint-based rollback procedures for safety
23,194 GitHub stars
Multi-ORM support including Sequelize, TypeORM, and Prisma
Zero-downtime deployment strategies and blue-green migration patterns
Cross-database dialect handling for MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility
Complex data transformation and column refactoring automation

Use Cases

Migrating an existing application between different ORM frameworks
Performing complex data backfills and schema refactoring in production environments
Renaming high-traffic database columns without taking the application offline

About

Key Features

Transactional and checkpoint-based rollback procedures for safety
23,194 GitHub stars
Multi-ORM support including Sequelize, TypeORM, and Prisma
Zero-downtime deployment strategies and blue-green migration patterns
Cross-database dialect handling for MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility
Complex data transformation and column refactoring automation

Use Cases

Migrating an existing application between different ORM frameworks
Performing complex data backfills and schema refactoring in production environments
Renaming high-traffic database columns without taking the application offline