robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade
VerifiedAnalyzes Rails apps and maps out upgrade paths with official guidance.
What is robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade?
The Rails Upgrade Skill is a specialized add-on for AI coding assistants that evaluates existing Rails applications and prepares structured upgrade plans. It focuses on identifying the current framework version, comparing it to the newest release, and classifying the update as a patch, minor, or major change.
It operates by confirming the project environment, retrieving release data from GitHub, sourcing configuration comparisons from railsdiff.org, and compiling an assessment that includes complexity ratings along with key changes and resources. The process stays non-destructive and outputs actionable reports without altering any code.
Rails developers who rely on Claude Code or OpenCode benefit most, especially those maintaining production apps and seeking efficient ways to stay current with framework updates.
Capabilities
What you can build with robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade
Major version planning
Review a jump from Rails 7 to 8 by reviewing breaking changes, new defaults, and deployment adjustments before starting work.
Routine maintenance checks
Quickly confirm if a minor or patch update is safe and low-risk for an active application with minimal configuration impact.
Team upgrade reporting
Generate clear summaries with complexity ratings and resource links to support discussions and prioritization in development teams.
Install robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade
git clone https://github.com/robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade.git ~/.claude/skills/rails-upgrade- 1Create the skills folder in your home directory for Claude Code or OpenCode.
- 2Clone the repository into the appropriate skills location using git.
- 3Restart your AI coding tool so the new skill loads properly.
- 4Navigate to any Rails project folder in your terminal.
- 5Run the /rails-upgrade command to trigger the analysis and report.
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robzolkos/skill-rails-upgrade: pros & cons
Pros
- +Draws directly from official Rails sources and railsdiff for accuracy
- +Provides a clear complexity rating to set realistic expectations
- +Delivers structured output with version info, changes, and next steps
- +Works across both Claude Code and OpenCode environments
Cons
- –Requires GitHub CLI to be installed and authenticated beforehand
- –Limited to users of specific AI coding tools rather than general terminals
- –Needs a manual restart after installation to activate
Frequently asked questions
No, it only analyzes the project and returns a report with recommendations.
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