migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core Skill
Migrates Entity Framework 6 Code-First projects to EF Core. Use when upgrading projects that already use DbContext with Code-First models (no EDMX files) and need to move to EF Core. Triggers for "migrate EF6 to EF Core", "upgrade Entity Framework to EF Core", "convert EF6 Code-First to EF Core", "replace EntityFramewo Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins.
What is migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core Skill?
Migrates Entity Framework 6 Code-First projects to EF Core. Use when upgrading projects that already use DbContext with Code-First models (no EDMX files) and need to move to EF Core. Triggers for "migrate EF6 to EF Core", "upgrade Entity Framework to EF Core", "convert EF6 Code-First to EF Core", "replace EntityFramewo Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Database workflows
- Data analysis
- Database workflows use cases
- Data analysis use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core Skill
- Use it for database workflows.
- Use it for data analysis.
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- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins
- Skill file: plugins/upgrade-agent/extenders/upgrade-dotnet/upgrade/skills/lazy/data/migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core/SKILL.md
What it does
Migrates Entity Framework 6 Code-First projects to EF Core. Use when upgrading projects that already use DbContext with Code-First models (no EDMX files) and need to move to EF Core. Triggers for "migrate EF6 to EF Core", "upgrade Entity Framework to EF Core", "convert EF6 Code-First to EF Core", "replace EntityFramewo
Skill instructions
EF6 Code-First to EF Core Migration Overview Migrates Entity Framework 6 Code-First projects to EF Core. This skill covers projects that already use DbContext with fluent or data-annotation-based models — no EDMX files involved. Scope: This skill targets EF6 Code-First projects (no .edmx files). For EDMX-based projects (Database-First/Model-First), use the migrating-edmx-to-code-first skill instead. For DbContext registration and DI setup during ASP.NET Core migration, also apply the migrating-ef-dbcontext skill — it is complementary to this one. Workflow Migration Progress: - [ ] Step 1: Assess EF6 usage - [ ] Step 2: Swap NuGet packages - [ ] Step 3: Update namespaces - [ ] Step 4: Migrate DbContext and configuration - [ ] Step 5: Migrate entity configurations - [ ] Step 6: Handle breaking API changes - [ ] Step 7: Migrate migrations history - [ ] Step 8: Validate Step 1: Assess EF6 Usage 1. Confirm the project uses EF6 Code-First (has a DbContext subclass, no .edmx files) 2. List al
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What is migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core?
migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Migrates Entity Framework 6 Code-First projects to EF Core. Use when upgrading projects that already use DbContext with Code-First models (no EDMX files) and need to move to EF Core.
Who is migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core best for?
migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, database workflows, data analysis workflows.
How do I install migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core?
Install or run migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core using Copy skill directory. Check migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core for the latest setup command.
Is migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core actively maintained?
migrating-ef6-code-first-to-ef-core may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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