database-migration-helper

Name: database-migration-helper
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Author: Arman

Create and manage database schema migrations with rollback support.

29|7|Updated Oct 13, 2025

Search Tags:#rollback #database #schema #migration #sql #orm

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Skill: database-migration-helper
Source: https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins/tree/main/plugins/backend-developer/skills/database-migration-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins --skill database-migration-helper-armanzeroeight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers manage database schema changes safely and efficiently, ensuring data integrity and providing rollback capabilities for all modifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create and manage database migrations: Generate SQL or code-based migration files.
Support for various ORMs/tools: Provides examples for Knex.js, TypeORM, Prisma, and Sequelize.
Handles schema modifications: Includes examples for creating tables, adding/modifying columns, adding indexes, and managing foreign keys.
Data migration: Demonstrates how to migrate data during schema changes.
Best practices: Emphasizes idempotency, testing, backups, and incremental rollouts.

Quick Start

Use the database-migration-helper skill to create a new migration file for adding a 'status' column to the 'orders' table.

Frequently Asked Questions about database-migration-helper

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a database migration to add a column with rollback support?▼

To create a database migration with rollback support, generate a SQL or code-based migration file containing both the schema alteration and its reverse operation. This Skill provides examples for adding columns and reversing changes safely across supported ORMs.

Does this database migration helper work with Prisma and TypeORM?▼

Yes, this database migration helper works with Prisma and TypeORM, alongside Knex.js and Sequelize. It provides specific structural examples for managing schema modifications and rollbacks across these ORM tools.

What are the best practices for safe database schema changes in production?▼

Best practices for safe database schema changes in production include ensuring idempotency, testing migrations thoroughly, creating backups, and performing incremental rollouts. This Skill emphasizes these principles to maintain data integrity during schema evolution.

How do I migrate data during a schema alteration?▼

To migrate data during a schema alteration, you execute data transformation logic within the migration file alongside the structural schema changes. This Skill demonstrates how to handle data migration safely while modifying table columns or constraints.

Can I manage foreign keys and indexes using SQL migrations?▼

Yes, you can manage foreign keys and indexes using SQL migrations. This Skill includes examples for adding indexes and managing foreign keys to ensure relational database integrity is maintained during schema evolution.