Can this skill help with skipping major Temporal versions?

The guide emphasizes following sequential upgrade paths (e.g., 1.21 to 1.22) to prevent breaking changes and ensures compatibility is maintained at each step.

Is there support for Kubernetes-based deployments?

Yes, the skill includes Helm and kubectl commands for managing server upgrades, scaling workers, and monitoring rollout status.

How does it assist with failed upgrades?

It provides a structured rollback procedure that includes Helm release rollbacks, database restoration steps, and worker redeployment strategies.

Does it include database migration commands?

Yes, it provides specific guidance on using the temporal-sql-tool from the admintools pod to apply versioned schema changes to your database.

Temporal Upgrade Guide

Name: Temporal Upgrade Guide
Author: therealbill

bytherealbill

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Cloud Infrastructure

Provides expert guidance and step-by-step procedures for safely upgrading Temporal server versions, SDKs, and database schemas.

The Temporal Upgrade Guide skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for managing the lifecycle of Temporal clusters, ensuring smooth transitions between versions. It covers critical maintenance aspects including pre-upgrade checklists, sequential version paths, schema migration workflows using the temporal-sql-tool, and robust rollback procedures to minimize downtime. This skill is essential for DevOps engineers and developers who need to maintain reliable workflow orchestration infrastructure while staying current with the latest Temporal releases.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Standardized rollback procedures for failed deployments

03Database schema migration guidance for SQL and visibility stores

04Step-by-step Temporal server upgrade workflows

05SDK and server version compatibility validation

06Comprehensive pre-upgrade checklists and risk mitigation

Use Cases

01Executing database schema migrations during maintenance windows

02Planning a major version migration for Temporal clusters

03Checking Go or Python SDK compatibility before a server update

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add therealbill/mynet upgrade-guide

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