What does the --drop flag do in Bknd?

The --drop flag is used with the 'npx bknd sync' command to authorize the removal of tables and columns from the database, which is disabled by default for safety.

How should I handle foreign key constraint errors?

You must remove any relationships referencing the entity in your bknd.config.ts first, sync those changes, and then delete the entity to avoid constraint violations.

When should I use Code mode vs UI mode for deletion?

Use UI mode for quick prototype cleanup in development. Use Code mode for production changes to ensure version control, team collaboration, and reproducible deployments.

Is deleting an entity in Bknd reversible?

No, deleting an entity is a destructive operation that permanently removes the table and all its data. It cannot be undone without a database restore.

Bknd Entity Deletion

Name: Bknd Entity Deletion
Author: cameronapak

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Database Management

Removes database entities safely from Bknd.io by managing relationship dependencies, data backups, and destructive schema synchronization.

About

The bknd-delete-entity skill provides a comprehensive framework for safely removing database entities within the Bknd ecosystem. It guides users through the critical steps of identifying foreign key dependencies, performing data backups, and executing destructive schema changes using the CLI's sync --drop flag. By offering structured checklists and implementation patterns for both UI and code-based workflows, this skill minimizes the risk of data loss and broken application logic during the cleanup of deprecated or prototype features.

Key Features

CLI synchronization guidance using destructive flags
Comprehensive pre-deletion safety checklists
Automated data backup and export procedures
Codebase-wide reference cleanup strategies
Dependency tracking and relationship cleanup patterns
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Cleaning up prototype entities in development environments
Safely deprecating production tables with complex dependencies
Batch removing entities in the correct topological order

About

Key Features

CLI synchronization guidance using destructive flags
Comprehensive pre-deletion safety checklists
Automated data backup and export procedures
Codebase-wide reference cleanup strategies
Dependency tracking and relationship cleanup patterns
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Cleaning up prototype entities in development environments
Safely deprecating production tables with complex dependencies
Batch removing entities in the correct topological order