Database Backups
Automates regular, encrypted backups of your databases to secure data and enable rapid recovery from failures.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add database-backups npx -- -y @trustedskills/database-backups
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"database-backups": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/database-backups"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automates database backup processes. It can create full, differential, and transactional log backups based on configured schedules and retention policies. The agent can also verify the integrity of backups to ensure data recoverability in case of failures.
When to use it
- Schedule regular backups for critical production databases to prevent data loss due to hardware failure or human error.
- Automate disaster recovery testing by restoring backups to a staging environment.
- Implement compliance requirements that mandate periodic database backups and retention.
- Create backups of development/test databases before deploying application changes.
Key capabilities
- Full, differential, and transaction log backup support
- Configurable backup schedules (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Automated verification of backup integrity
- Retention policy management for old backups
Example prompts
- "Create a full backup of the 'production_db' database every Sunday at 2 AM."
- "Verify the last successful backup of the 'development_db'."
- "Delete all database backups older than 30 days."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure the AI agent has appropriate permissions to access and back up the target databases. Backup performance can be affected by database size and server load, so schedule accordingly.
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