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Activerecord

Category: General  ·  Sub-category: general-misc  ·  Last updated:
This skill should be used when the user asks to "write a migration", "add a column", "add column to table", "create an index", "add a foreign key", "set up associations", "fix N+1 queries", "optimize queries", "add validations", "create callbacks", "use eager loading", or mentions ActiveRecord, belongs_to, has_many, has_one, :through associations, polymorphic associations, inverse_of, touch: true, counter_cache, dependent: destroy, where clauses, scopes, includes, preload, eager_load, joins, find_each, batch processing, counter caches, foreign key constraints, or database constraints. Should also be used when editing *_model.rb files, working in app/models/ directory, db/migrate/, discussing query performance, N+1 prevention, validation vs constraint decisions, or reviewing database schema design.
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From the source SKILL.md

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for working with ActiveRecord in Rails applications. Use for writing migrations, defining associations, optimizing queries, preventing N+1 issues, implementing validations, and following database best practices.

What this skill does

Activerecord is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/activerecord/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Activerecord Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 159,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/activerecord
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/activerecord/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/activerecord/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/activerecord/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/activerecord/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\activerecord\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Activerecord Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/activerecord/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Activerecord skill do?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "write a migration", "add a column", "add column to table", "create an index", "add a foreign key", "set up associations", "fix N+1 queries", "optimize queries", "add validations", "create callbacks", "use eager loading", or mentions ActiveRecord, belongs_to, has_many, has_one, :through associations, polymorphic associations, inverse_of, touch: true, counter_cache, dependent: destroy, where clauses, scopes, includes, preload, eager_load, joins, find_each, batch processing, counter caches, foreign key constraints, or database constraints. Should also be used when editing *_model.rb files, working in app/models/ directory, db/migrate/, discussing query performance, N+1 prevention, validation vs constraint decisions, or reviewing database schema design.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Activerecord skill?
Use Activerecord when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Activerecord" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Activerecord skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Activerecord is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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APA
hoblin. (2026). Activerecord [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/activerecord/
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@misc{activerecord-2026,
  author    = {hoblin},
  title     = {Activerecord [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/activerecord/}
}

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