Rails Upgrade
Automates Rails application upgrades to newer versions, streamlining deployments and ensuring compatibility for improved stability & performance.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add rails-upgrade npx -- -y @trustedskills/rails-upgrade
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"rails-upgrade": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/rails-upgrade"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The rails-upgrade skill automates Rails application upgrades, handling common tasks like database migrations and gem updates. It streamlines the process of moving between Rails versions, reducing manual effort and potential errors during the upgrade lifecycle. This ensures applications remain secure and benefit from the latest features.
When to use it
- You need to update a Ruby on Rails application to a newer version (e.g., upgrading from Rails 6 to Rails 7).
- Your development team wants to automate repetitive tasks associated with Rails upgrades, such as gem updates and database migrations.
- You're facing compatibility issues due to outdated Rails versions and need to quickly resolve them.
- To ensure your application is running on a supported version of Rails for security patches and new features.
Key capabilities
- Automated Rails version upgrade process.
- Handles gem updates during the upgrade.
- Manages database migrations associated with the upgrade.
Example prompts
- "Upgrade my Rails application to version 7."
- "Perform a Rails upgrade and update all gems to their latest compatible versions."
- “Run the necessary database migrations after upgrading to Rails 6.1.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to your Rails application's codebase and configuration files. Ensure you have appropriate permissions before initiating an upgrade process, as it can potentially impact your environment.
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