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backend-migrate

Automate database schema migrations for backend projects.

17|1|Updated Jun 12, 2026
Search Tags:#rollback#database migration#schema evolution#zero downtime#data backfill
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend --skill backend-migrate
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Skill: backend-migrate
Source: https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend/tree/main/.agents/skills/backend-migrate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/codeworksID/everything-backend --skill backend-migrate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines database schema migration, providing a structured approach to evolving backend projects' database schemas without downtime or data loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Database Schema Evolution: Guided workflows for safe and efficient schema changes, including adding, renaming, dropping, and altering columns and tables.
  • Zero-Downtime Deployments: Strategies and best practices for implementing zero-downtime migrations, including expand/contract patterns and concurrent index creation.
  • Data Backfills and Rollbacks: Handling data backfills, rollbacks, and recovery strategies for migrations that alter the database schema.
  • Use Case: When planning to migrate a database schema in a live application, use this Skill to manage the migration process and ensure minimal disruption.

Quick Start

Migrate your database schema by running the 'backend-migrate' skill with the necessary parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-migrate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate database schema migration for a backend project?▼

Automating database schema migration involves using guided workflows to safely add, rename, drop, and alter columns or tables without data loss. This Skill provides structured scripts to manage schema evolution and execute these changes efficiently.

What is the best way to perform zero downtime migrations?▼

Zero downtime migrations utilize expand/contract patterns and concurrent index creation to prevent service disruption. This approach allows you to evolve your database schema in live applications while maintaining continuous availability.

How do I handle data backfills when altering database schema?▼

Handling data backfills during schema alterations requires executing recovery strategies and backfill scripts to populate new columns. This Skill manages the backfill process to ensure data consistency across your evolving database tables.

Can I roll back a database migration if something goes wrong?▼

Yes, you can roll back a database migration using built-in recovery strategies. This Skill supports rollback operations to revert schema changes and restore your database to its previous stable state if an alteration fails.

Do I need existing migration files to manage schema evolution?▼

Yes, you need a backend project with a defined schema and associated migration files. This Skill automates the management of these existing migrations rather than generating the initial project schema from scratch.

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