migration-planner
Plan and execute data migrations, system migrations, and platform transitions
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Migration Planner is a specialized Claude skill designed to orchestrate seamless data migrations, system transitions, and platform shifts. It provides expert-level guidance on schema mapping, risk mitigation, and execution strategy, helping organizations manage complex IT infrastructure changes with minimal disruption and maximum data integrity.
Use Cases
- Legacy to Cloud Migration: Transitioning on-premise data and systems to modern cloud environments using structured assessment and phased strategy frameworks.
- Database Schema Mapping: Defining transformation rules and validation steps to ensure data integrity when moving records between different database architectures.
- Enterprise Platform Transitions: Planning high-stakes migrations between SaaS platforms or internal systems with comprehensive rollback plans and risk analysis to ensure business continuity.
| name | Migration Planner |
|---|---|
| slug | migration-planner |
| description | Plan and execute data migrations, system migrations, and platform transitions |
| category | technical |
| complexity | advanced |
| version | "1.0.0" |
| author | "ID8Labs" |
Migration Planner
Plan and execute migrations with minimal disruption. From database migrations to full platform transitions, follow proven methodologies for successful migrations.
Core Workflows
Workflow 1: Migration Planning
- Assessment - Document current state and requirements
- Strategy - Choose migration approach (big bang vs. phased)
- Risk Analysis - Identify potential issues
- Timeline - Create realistic schedule
- Rollback Plan - Define abort criteria and procedures
Workflow 2: Data Migration
- Schema Mapping - Map source to destination schemas
- Transformation Rules - Define data transformations
- Test Migration - Run on subset of data
- Validation - Verify data integrity
- Production Migration - Execute with monitoring
Quick Reference
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Plan migration | "Plan migration from [source] to [target]" |
| Schema mapping | "Map schemas for migration" |
| Validate | "Validate migration results" |