dbmate
Agent-readyData & DBDatabaseSQL migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal.
SQL migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal. Built by amacneil.
Task fit
sql migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use dbmate for sql migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal.
Run `dbmate new create_users_table` and see what comes back.
Repository family
amacneil
First trust check
dbmate responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ brew install dbmateOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ dbmate --versiondbmate responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ dbmate new create_users_tableFirst steps
- 01Install dbmate.
- 02Run `dbmate --version` first.
- 03Start with `dbmate new create_users_table`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
sql migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal.
Use this when
You need databases in both local dev and CI.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- dbmate fits data & db well, especially for sql migrations, simple db workflows, and multiple databases from the terminal.
- 462 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Start with read-only or dry-run commands.
Repository context
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