What is the Strangler Fig pattern used in this skill?

The Strangler Fig pattern is a migration strategy where the new system (Exa) gradually replaces the old system by wrapping it in an adapter, eventually 'strangling' the old implementation until it can be safely removed.

Does this skill handle rollback if a migration fails?

Yes, it includes specific rollback procedures and feature flag configurations to immediately revert traffic to the legacy system in case of performance drops or errors.

Can I use this for major Exa version upgrades?

Absolutely. This skill is designed specifically for major version jumps that require schema changes or structural integration updates beyond simple dependency bumps.

How does the skill validate that the migration was successful?

It provides a validation report script that checks data counts, API functionality, performance baselines, and error rates to ensure the new Exa implementation meets parity requirements.

Exa Migration Deep Dive

Name: Exa Migration Deep Dive
Author: Brmbobo

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Executes complex Exa re-architecture and migration strategies using the Strangler Fig pattern to ensure zero-downtime transitions.

About

The Exa Migration Deep Dive skill provides a comprehensive framework for migrating to or from Exa, performing major version upgrades, or re-platforming existing integrations. It automates technical assessments, guides the creation of abstraction layers (adapters), and manages multi-phase data migrations. By implementing the Strangler Fig pattern, this skill enables developers to move traffic gradually, minimize risk through feature-flag-controlled rollouts, and maintain robust rollback procedures during significant architectural changes.

Key Features

Automated pre-migration assessment and integration point discovery
Adapter layer generation for decoupling legacy systems from Exa
Comprehensive rollback plans and post-migration validation checks
Batch data migration scripts with built-in error handling
Traffic shifting strategies using feature flags and percentage-based rollouts
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Use Cases

Upgrading existing Exa integrations to the latest major version
Switching from a competing search or data provider to Exa
Refactoring monolithic integrations into a clean adapter-based architecture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add brmbobo/web2podcast exa-migration-deep-dive

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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