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orbit-life-rollback

Validate WordPress plugin rollback safety by checking schema, data shape, migration flags, and minimum version.

2|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
Search Tags:#data integrity#WordPress#migration tracking#schema compatibility#plugin rollback
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-life-rollback
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: orbit-life-rollback
Source: https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit/tree/main/skills/orbit-life-rollback
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-life-rollback

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical issue of plugin rollback safety, ensuring that downgrading to an older plugin version does not brick the customer's site due to data incompatibility or migration issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema Compatibility: Checks if the older plugin version can handle data shaped for the newer version.
  • Data Shape Compatibility: Verifies that the plugin can read options storage formats from older versions.
  • Migration Tracking: Ensures migration version flags remain accurate after downgrades.
  • Minimum Supported Version: Flags incompatible versions and prompts users to roll forward or restore a backup.
  • Documentation: Provides instructions for support on how to roll back a plugin safely.
  • WP_PLUGIN_AUTOMATIC_UPDATER Awareness: Protects against half-upgraded states caused by automatic updates.

Quick Start

Run the 'orbit-life-rollback' skill to check for rollback safety in the 'my-plugin' plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions about orbit-life-rollback

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely rollback a WordPress plugin without breaking my site?▼

WordPress plugin rollback safety requires validating schema compatibility, data shape, and migration flags before downgrading. This prevents site corruption by ensuring the older version can handle data formatted by the newer release.

What happens to database schema compatibility when downgrading a plugin?▼

Schema compatibility during a plugin downgrade checks if the older version can read data shaped by the newer version. If incompatible, the system flags the issue and prompts you to roll forward or restore a backup.

Why do plugin rollbacks fail due to migration tracking issues?▼

Plugin rollbacks fail when migration version flags become inaccurate after a downgrade, causing data integrity issues. Validating migration tracking ensures the database state aligns correctly with the downgraded plugin's expected schema.

Can I rollback a WordPress plugin if the automatic updater caused a half-upgraded state?▼

Rolling back a WordPress plugin after an automatic updater causes a half-upgraded state requires checking WP_PLUGIN_AUTOMATIC_UPDATER awareness. This validation prevents further corruption by verifying data shape and minimum supported version constraints.

What are the limitations of rolling back a plugin to a version below the minimum supported version?▼

Rolling back below the minimum supported version is limited by data incompatibility. The validation process flags these incompatible versions, prompting you to roll forward or restore a full backup to maintain site integrity.

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