Which databases are supported by this skill?

The Database Archival System skill currently supports automated processes for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.

Can I archive data directly to the cloud?

Yes, the skill supports migrating historical records to major cold storage providers including Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage (GCS).

Does archiving data cause application downtime?

No, this skill is designed to implement zero-downtime migration strategies, ensuring your application remains available while data is being moved.

How does this help with data compliance?

It allows you to define and enforce automated retention policies and generates verification reports, which are essential for meeting GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulatory requirements.

Can I compress data during the archival process?

Yes, the skill utilizes compression techniques during the migration process to minimize storage costs in your chosen cold storage solution.

Database Archival System

Name: Database Archival System
Author: jeremylongshore

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Database Management

Automates the migration of historical database records to cold storage or archive tables to optimize performance and ensure data compliance.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive solution for managing data lifecycles by automating the archival of aged records from PostgreSQL and MySQL databases. It helps developers reduce primary database size and costs by offloading historical data to cost-effective cold storage like S3, Azure Blob, or GCS, or secondary archive tables. With built-in support for automated retention policies, data compression, and zero-downtime migration, it ensures that your primary systems remain performant while maintaining full audit trails for compliance requirements.

Key Features

Cloud integration with S3, Azure Blob, and GCS
884 GitHub stars
Support for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
Zero-downtime data migration patterns
Post-archival verification and compliance reporting
Automated retention policy enforcement

Use Cases

Offloading user activity logs to cold storage for long-term regulatory compliance
Automating periodic data cleanup to maintain optimal database indexing and query speed
Archiving high-volume order history older than one year to reduce primary storage costs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills database-archival-system

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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