Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
backend-migrations
Create and manage database schema migrations with reversibility, zero-downtime deployment support, and proper version control. Use this skill when creating database migration files, modifying schema, adding or removing tables/columns, creating indexes, managing migration rollbacks, or planning database changes. Apply when working with migration files, schema changes, database versioning, or any task involving evolving database structure over time while maintaining backwards compatibility and data integrity.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific patterns and standards for managing database migrations that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Backend Migrations When to use this skill When creating new database migration files for schema changes When adding, modifying, or removing database tables or columns When creating or dropping indexes on database tables When writing migration rollback or down methods When planning schema changes for zero-downtime deployments When separating schema migrations from data migrations When refactoring database structure or optimizing table designs When implementing backwards-compatible database changes When working with database versioning or migration history When reviewing migration files for safety and reversibility When troubleshooting failed migrations or database inconsistencies When documenting database schema evolution This Skill provides Claude Code with specific guidance on how to adhere to coding standards as they relate to how it should handle backend migrations. Instructions For details, refer to the information provided in this file: backend migrations
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/backend-migrations--ab50aa