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rails-upgrade

Analyze Rails upgrade paths and fetch version guides and diffs.

11|Updated Jun 19, 2013
Search Tags:#dependency management#code migration#upgrade#rails#ruby on rails#application maintenance
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npx skills add https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments --skill rails-upgrade-madbomber
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Skill: rails-upgrade
Source: https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments/tree/main/ai_misc/skills/robzolkos-rails-upgrade
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments --skill rails-upgrade-madbomber

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and error-prone process of upgrading Ruby on Rails applications to newer versions, minimizing manual effort and potential data loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Analysis: Determines current and latest Rails versions, classifying the upgrade type (patch, minor, major).
  • Upgrade Guide & Diff: Fetches and summarizes official upgrade guides and version-specific changes from railsdiff.org.
  • Dependency Management: Analyzes and suggests updates for JavaScript dependencies and importmap pins.
  • Selective File Merging: Provides a safe, manual-merge strategy for configuration files, preserving local customizations instead of overwriting them.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to upgrade a Rails 7.0 application to 8.0. This Skill will analyze the upgrade path, highlight breaking changes, identify necessary JS updates, and guide the developer through merging configuration changes without losing their custom settings.

Quick Start

Analyze the Rails upgrade path from the current version to the latest stable release.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails-upgrade

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade a Ruby on Rails application to a newer version?▼

Upgrading a Ruby on Rails application is facilitated by analyzing version changes, fetching upgrade guides and diffs, and providing a selective file merging strategy that preserves local customizations during the migration.

What is the best way to merge Rails configuration files without losing custom settings?▼

Merging Rails configuration files without losing customizations involves using a selective, manual-merge strategy that reviews version-specific changes and prevents overwrites, ensuring local settings are preserved during the application upgrade.

How does dependency management work during a Rails code migration?▼

Dependency management during a Rails code migration involves analyzing JavaScript dependencies and importmap pins, then suggesting necessary updates to ensure compatibility with the target Rails version while minimizing manual intervention.

Do I need GitHub CLI to analyze a Rails upgrade path?▼

Yes, you need GitHub CLI to analyze a Rails upgrade path, as the Skill requires it for API access and web fetching capabilities to retrieve version information, upgrade guides, and external resources.

Can this tool identify breaking changes between Rails 7.0 and 8.0?▼

Yes, it can identify breaking changes between Rails 7.0 and 8.0 by classifying the upgrade type, fetching official upgrade guides, and summarizing version-specific changes from railsdiff.org.

What are the limitations of automating a Rails application maintenance upgrade?▼

Automating a Rails application maintenance upgrade minimizes manual effort but requires a manual-merge strategy for configuration files to prevent data loss, meaning you must still review selective file merges and dependency updates.

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