513-frameworks-micronaut-db-migrations-flyway
Use when you need to add or review Flyway database migrations in a Micronaut application — micronaut-flyway, db/migration scripts, flyway.datasources.* configuration, and alignment with JDBC or Micronaut Data. Part of the skills-for-java project
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Discovery
89%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 solid skill description that clearly identifies its niche (Flyway migrations in Micronaut applications) with an explicit 'Use when' clause and good trigger term coverage. Its main weakness is that the specific capabilities could be more concrete — listing actions like 'create migration SQL scripts, configure flyway.datasources properties, validate migration naming conventions' would strengthen it. The mention of 'Part of the skills-for-java project' is organizational metadata that doesn't help with skill selection.
Suggestions
Replace 'add or review' with more specific concrete actions like 'create versioned migration SQL scripts, configure flyway.datasources properties, validate migration naming conventions, troubleshoot migration errors'
Remove 'Part of the skills-for-java project' as it's organizational metadata that doesn't aid skill selection and adds noise
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description names the domain (Flyway database migrations in Micronaut) and mentions some specific elements (db/migration scripts, flyway.datasources.* configuration, alignment with JDBC or Micronaut Data), but it doesn't list multiple concrete actions — it says 'add or review' which is somewhat vague about what specific operations are performed. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | The description explicitly answers both 'what' (add or review Flyway database migrations, configuration, alignment with JDBC/Micronaut Data) and 'when' with an explicit 'Use when' clause at the beginning specifying the trigger conditions. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural trigger terms: 'Flyway', 'database migrations', 'Micronaut', 'micronaut-flyway', 'db/migration scripts', 'flyway.datasources.*', 'JDBC', 'Micronaut Data'. These are terms a developer would naturally use when working in this domain. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific niche combining Flyway + Micronaut, with distinct trigger terms like 'micronaut-flyway', 'flyway.datasources.*', and 'db/migration scripts'. Unlikely to conflict with other skills unless there's another Flyway-specific or Micronaut-specific migration skill. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
57%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill is well-structured as a gateway document with good progressive disclosure to a reference file, and it includes important safety constraints around compilation checks. However, it lacks any concrete examples (SQL migration files, YAML configuration snippets, naming conventions) that would make it immediately actionable without consulting the reference, and the workflow could benefit from a more explicit sequenced format with error recovery steps.
Suggestions
Add at least one concrete example inline—e.g., a sample migration file name (`V1__create_users_table.sql`), a minimal SQL migration, or a `flyway.datasources.*` YAML configuration snippet—so the skill is actionable without immediately consulting the reference.
Convert the Constraints section into a numbered workflow sequence with an explicit feedback loop (e.g., 'If verify fails: review errors, fix, and re-run verify') to improve workflow clarity.
Remove the 'What is covered' bullet list or merge it into the opening sentence to reduce redundancy and improve conciseness.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is relatively brief but includes some unnecessary content like the 'What is covered' bullet list that largely restates what the skill title and description already convey. The 'Scope' line is also somewhat redundant. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | It provides concrete commands (`./mvnw compile`, `./mvnw clean verify`) which is good, but the actual migration guidance—how to write migrations, naming conventions, configuration examples—is entirely deferred to the reference file. There are no executable code examples, SQL snippets, or configuration samples in the skill itself. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | There is a clear compile-before/verify-after workflow with a stop-on-failure checkpoint, which is good. However, the steps are listed as bullet points rather than a sequenced workflow, and there's no explicit feedback loop for what to do if verification fails after applying changes. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The skill provides a clear overview with a single, well-signaled reference to the detailed guidance file. The structure is clean with distinct sections (constraints, when to use, reference), and references are one level deep. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 9 / 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
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