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mg-railway-db-backup

Automates secure PostgreSQL backups from Railway via py-dump to compressed local files.

106|4|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#database management#PostgreSQL#Railway#database backup#backup automation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/modelguide/modelguide --skill mg-railway-db-backup
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mg-railway-db-backup
Source: https://github.com/modelguide/modelguide/tree/main/.claude/skills/mg-railway-db-backup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/modelguide/modelguide --skill mg-railway-db-backup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires railway, postgresql-client, gzip, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The mg-railway-db-backup Skill provides a streamlined solution to backup PostgreSQL databases hosted in Railway environments, mitigating data loss and ensuring easy recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PostgreSQL Database Backup: Automates the process of creating a local backup of a PostgreSQL database hosted on Railway.
  • Customizable Backup: Allows users to specify the Railway project and environment for the backup.
  • Command Line Interface: Uses a bash script for execution, ensuring portability across different systems.
  • Security Measures: Ensures that credentials are not written in plain text in the commands, thereby enhancing security.

Quick Start

Backup the database for the 'myproject' project from the 'production' environment using the following command: ./backup.sh myproject production

Frequently Asked Questions about mg-railway-db-backup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I backup a PostgreSQL database hosted on Railway?▼

You need the Railway CLI, PostgreSQL client, and gzip installed on your system. The Railway CLI connects to your environment, pg_dump executes the database export, and gzip compresses the output backup file locally.

How do I automate PostgreSQL backups from specific Railway environments?▼

The script ensures credentials are not written in plain text in the commands, enhancing security during the Railway PostgreSQL backup process. This prevents sensitive database access information from being exposed in command history or logs.

Do I need the Railway CLI to create local PostgreSQL database backups?▼

The script securely executes pg_dump on provided Railway credentials without writing them in plain text. It creates a local compressed backup file, making it suitable for database administrators and DevOps personnel managing Railway-hosted PostgreSQL databases.

What's the best way to securely store Railway PostgreSQL database dumps locally?▼

You can target specific environments by passing the environment name as the second argument to the backup script. The script handles the pg_dump execution and gzip compression for that specified Railway environment automatically.

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