Cobol Migration Analyzer
Analyzes COBOL codebases to identify migration complexity, dependencies, and potential modernization strategies.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add cobol-migration-analyzer npx -- -y @trustedskills/cobol-migration-analyzer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cobol-migration-analyzer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/cobol-migration-analyzer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The cobol-migration-analyzer skill analyzes COBOL code to identify potential migration challenges and complexities. It assesses the codebase for dependencies, data structures, and logic that might require significant refactoring during a modernization effort. The tool provides insights into areas of high risk and suggests strategies for successful migration.
When to use it
- Planning a COBOL Modernization: Before embarking on a large-scale COBOL rewrite or replacement project.
- Assessing Migration Effort: To estimate the time, resources, and potential risks associated with migrating a specific COBOL application.
- Identifying Code Dependencies: When needing to understand how different parts of a COBOL system interact before making changes.
- Evaluating Refactoring Options: To determine the best approach for modernizing individual components or modules within a larger COBOL application.
Key capabilities
- Dependency analysis
- Data structure assessment
- Logic complexity evaluation
- Risk identification
- Migration strategy suggestions
Example prompts
- "Analyze this COBOL code snippet and identify potential migration challenges." (followed by the code)
- "What are the key dependencies in this COBOL program?"
- "Assess the complexity of this COBOL data structure for migration purposes."
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of the analysis depends on the completeness and quality of the provided COBOL code. Ensure that all relevant files and modules are included for a comprehensive assessment.
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