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Sqitch

Sensible, VCS-centric database change management application without integer numbering.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Multi Db ChangeVcs Database MigrationDevopsPlan FileDependency Graph
Overview

Why consider Sqitch?

Sqitch is a VCS-centric database change management application written in Perl. Unlike tools relying on strict integer sequences, Sqitch utilizes dependency graphs (plan files) to allow concurrent branches to deploy, revert, and verify database changes without migration conflicts.

Guided learning

Learn Sqitch by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Sqitch

Sqitch decouples change scripts with mandatory automated verify.sql tests after every deployment.

Installation

bash
1# macOS Homebrew
2brew install sqitch
3sqitch init myapp --uri https://github.com/org/myapp/ --engine pg

Sqitch is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Sqitch FAQs

Sqitch is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Sqitch is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Sqitch is listed as an alternative to Dbmate. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.