313-frameworks-spring-db-migrations-flyway
Use when you need to add or review Flyway database migrations in a Spring Boot application — Maven dependencies, db/migration scripts, spring.flyway.* configuration, baseline and validation, and alignment with JDBC or Spring Data JDBC. Part of the skills-for-java project
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Discovery
100%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a strong skill description that clearly identifies its niche (Flyway database migrations in Spring Boot), lists specific concrete capabilities, and includes an explicit 'Use when' trigger clause. The trigger terms are natural and comprehensive, covering the key technologies and concepts a developer would mention. The only minor note is the trailing 'Part of the skills-for-java project' which is metadata rather than functional description, but it doesn't detract significantly.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: adding/reviewing Flyway migrations, Maven dependencies, db/migration scripts, spring.flyway.* configuration, baseline and validation, and alignment with JDBC or Spring Data JDBC. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Explicitly answers both 'what' (add or review Flyway database migrations, Maven dependencies, scripts, configuration, baseline/validation, JDBC alignment) and 'when' ('Use when you need to add or review Flyway database migrations in a Spring Boot application'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural keywords users would say: 'Flyway', 'database migrations', 'Spring Boot', 'Maven dependencies', 'db/migration', 'spring.flyway.*', 'JDBC', 'Spring Data JDBC', 'baseline', 'validation'. These cover a wide range of terms a developer would naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive — targets a very specific niche (Flyway migrations in Spring Boot) with distinct trigger terms like 'Flyway', 'db/migration', 'spring.flyway.*' that are unlikely to conflict with other skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
42%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill functions primarily as a thin pointer to a reference document rather than a standalone actionable guide. While it has good progressive disclosure structure and basic compilation/verification guardrails, it lacks any concrete code examples, sample migration SQL, or configuration snippets that would make it independently useful. The content tells Claude what topics exist but doesn't show how to do anything.
Suggestions
Add at least one concrete example: a sample versioned migration file (e.g., V1__create_users_table.sql) with proper naming and content, plus a minimal spring.flyway.* configuration snippet in application.properties.
Include a step-by-step workflow for adding a new migration: create file with correct naming → write SQL → compile → run verify → check Flyway output, with explicit validation of migration naming conventions.
Remove the 'What is covered in this Skill?' bullet list, which is descriptive rather than instructive, and replace it with actionable quick-start content that Claude can immediately apply.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The 'What is covered in this Skill?' section is somewhat redundant with the reference file and reads more like a table of contents than actionable content. The 'Scope' line adds little value. However, it's not excessively verbose and stays relatively brief. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | There are no concrete code examples, no executable commands beyond generic mvnw invocations, no sample migration SQL, no configuration snippets. The skill essentially says 'see the reference file' for all actual guidance, making it a pointer rather than actionable content. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The constraints section provides a compile-before/verify-after sequence with a stop-on-failure checkpoint, which is good. However, the actual migration workflow (creating files, naming conventions, configuring properties) has no sequenced steps, and the validation is generic rather than Flyway-specific. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The skill provides a clear overview with a single, well-signaled reference to the detailed file. Navigation is one level deep and clearly indicated. The structure is appropriate for a skill that delegates detail to a reference document. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 8 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
No warnings or errors.
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