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migration-architect

Use before planning any database, schema, service or data migration, especially zero-downtime ones. Generates a phased plan, a compatibility check and rollback scripts with migration_planner.py, compatibility_checker.py and rollback_generator.py.

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# Migration Architect

**Tier:** POWERFUL  
**Category:** Engineering - Migration Strategy  
**Purpose:** Zero-downtime migration planning, compatibility validation, and rollback strategy generation

## Overview

The Migration Architect skill provides comprehensive tools and methodologies for planning, executing, and validating complex system migrations with minimal business impact. This skill combines proven migration patterns with automated planning tools to ensure successful transitions between systems, databases, and infrastructure.

## Core Capabilities

### 1. Migration Strategy Planning
- **Phased Migration Planning:** Break complex migrations into manageable phases with clear validation gates