backup-template-configs

What problem does it solve?

When installing a new ESS Workday HCM package release, custom reference-data template configurations are at risk of being overwritten, leaving admins with hours of manual rework to restore their environment-specific customizations.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Auto-Discovery of Agent Flavours: Automatically detects all installed ESS Workday HCM agent variants (HR, IT, DA-HR, DA-IT) in the environment without requiring user input to select agents.
• Portable JSON Backup: Captures all customized msdyn_*WorkdayHCMReferenceData_* records into a local, gitignored JSON file that can be stored securely outside of tracked repositories.
• Paired Restore Workflow: Designed to be used with the /restore-template-configs skill to automatically reinstate all custom template configurations after a new ESS Workday HCM package release is installed.
• Real-World Use Case: An ESS admin preparing to deploy a new Workday HCM package can run this skill to back up all their environment-specific template customizations in seconds, avoiding hours of manual rework after the update overwrites default configurations.

Quick Start

Use the backup-template-configs skill to back up all your custom ESS Workday HCM template configurations before installing a new package release.