migrate-app-to-flows — Claude Code skill: what it does, install
Automates migrating legacy Dune web applications to the new Flows app hosting (appsApi). It audits configs, updates deployment scripts, and builds network CSP rules.
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a claude-codeWhat migrate-app-to-flows does
The skill coordinates migration steps in a fixed sequence. First, it audits app.json, package.json, vite.config.ts, and manifest.json. It fixes legacy deployment object fields in app.json by wrapping them into a deployments array, then sets "infra": "appsApi".
Next, it scans TypeScript files for calls to fetch, axios, and XMLHttpRequest. Using those endpoints, it writes origin domains into a root manifest.json under connect-src CSP permissions. The CDF cluster domain is omitted because Flows allows it automatically. Build scripts in package.json switch from Dune deploy commands to @cognite/cli.
Auth migration requires handing off tasks to the setup-flows-auth skill. A final grep confirms no leftover DuneAuthProvider or @cognite/dune imports remain in the source tree.
What it helps with
- migrate legacy Dune applications to Flows hosting
- convert app.json deployment settings to appsApi format
- generate manifest.json with outbound CSP network rules
- replace Dune deployment scripts with @cognite/cli
Example prompts for the agent
- Migrate this legacy Dune app to the new Flows infrastructure
- Audit the project and move our app hosting to Flows
- Update app.json and deploy scripts for appsApi
How to install migrate-app-to-flows
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install cognitedata/builder-skills migrate-app-to-flows2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/cognitedata/builder-skills --path skills/migrate-app-to-flowsManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about migrate-app-to-flows
How to install migrate-app-to-flows in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add cognitedata/builder-skills --skill migrate-app-to-flows -a claude-code. The skill definition file is placed at ~/.claude/skills/migrate-app-to-flows/SKILL.md.
What does migrate-app-to-flows do?
It audits the codebase, converts app.json to the appsApi schema, populates network permissions in manifest.json, and updates deploy scripts to @cognite/cli.
How does the skill handle authentication setup?
It hands off authentication changes to the setup-flows-auth skill. That helper updates Vite plugins, installs packages, and wires connectToHostApp.
Source text
SKILL.md · Apache-2.0
---
name: migrate-app-to-flows
description: "MUST be used when migrating a legacy Dune app to the new Flows app hosting infrastructure. Orchestrates the full migration: audits current state, updates app.json to appsApi infra, delegates auth wiring to setup-flows-auth, creates or updates manifest.json network permissions, and updates deploy scripts to @cognite/cli. Use this whenever a user says 'migrate to Flows', 'migrate to new infra', 'move from dune to flows', 'migrate legacy app', or wants to move their existing app to the new Flows app hosting."
allowed-tools: Read, Glob, Grep, Edit, Write, Bash
metadata:
argument-hint: ""
---
# Migrate App to Flows Infrastructure
Orchestrates the full migration of a legacy Dune app to the new Flows app hosting (`appsApi`). Works through each area in order, skipping any already in the correct state.
## Step 1 — Audit current state
Read `app.json`, `package.json`, `vite.config.ts`, and `manifest.json` (if present).
Report a concise summary before making any changes:
```
Migration audit:
✗ app.json: missing infra field → will add "infra": "appsApi"
✗ Auth: DuneAuthProvider in use → will run setup-flows-auth
✗ manifest.json: missing → will create
✓ Deploy script: already uses @cognite/cli
```
Then proceed through Steps 2–5.
---
## Step 2 — Update `app.json`
If `infra` is already `"appsApi"`, skip this step. Otherwise:
**Fix legacy deployment key format first.** Many POC apps use `"deployment"` (singular, plain object). The CLI requires `"deployments"` (plural, array). If the file has the old format, rename the key and wrap the value in an array before proceeding:
```json
// Before (legacy)
{
"deployment": { "org": "...", "project": "...", ... }
}
// After (correct)
{
"deployments": [{ "org": "...", "project": "...", ... }]
}
```
Then add `"infra": "appsApi"`:
```json
{
"name": "My App",
"externalId": "my-app",
"versionTag": "0.0.1",
"infra": "appsApi",
"deployments": [...]
}
```
---
## Step 3 — Set up Flows auth
Run the `setup-flows-auth` skill now. It handles everything auth-related: package installation, Vite plugin updates, entry file changes, and wiring up `connectToHostApp`.
---
## Step 4 — Create or update `manifest.json`
The Flows host uses `manifest.json` to enforce a Content Security Policy for the app. It must exist at the repo root.
**Create if missing:**
```json
{
"manifestVersion": 1,
"permissions": {
"network": []
}
}
```
**Populate network permissions** by scanning for outbound calls to external domains:
```bash
grep -rn "fetch\|axios\|new XMLHttpRequest" src/ --include="*.ts" --include="*.tsx"
```
For each group of external URLs found, add an entry to the `network` array using the `sources`/`directives` shape:
```json
{
"manifestVersion": 1,
"permissions": {
"network": [
{
"sources": ["https://api.example.com", "https://maps.googleapis.com"],
"directives": ["connect-src"]
}
]
}
}
```
Rules:
- Use full origin (scheme + hostname) in `sources`, not just the hostname.
- `"connect-src"` covers `fetch`/`XMLHttpRequest`. Use `"img-src"` for image URLs, `"font-src"` for fonts.
- The CDF cluster URL is allowed automatically; do not list it.
- If no external calls exist, leave `"network": []`.
- Flag any dynamic URLs the user needs to verify manually.
---
## Step 5 — Update deploy scripts
Replace any `dune deploy` or `npx @cognite/dune` commands in `package.json`:
```json
{
"scripts": {
"deploy": "npx @cognite/cli@latest apps deploy --interactive",
"deploy-preview": "npx @cognite/cli@latest apps deploy --interactive"
}
}
```
Keep all other scripts (`start`, `build`, `test`, etc.) unchanged.
---
## Step 6 — Final check
```bash
grep -rn "DuneAuthProvider\|useDune\|@cognite/dune" src/ vite.config.ts 2>/dev/null
```
List any remaining hits for the user to resolve. Then report:
```
Migration complete:
✓ app.json: infra set to "appsApi", deployments key is an array
✓ Auth: setup-flows-auth applied
✓ manifest.json: network permissions set
✓ Deploy scripts: updated to @cognite/cli
```
Then tell the user exactly what to do next:
```
Next steps:
1. Run `npm run dev` to start the dev server
2. Open Fusion and verify the app loads and CDF data appears correctly
3. When happy, deploy with: npx @cognite/cli@latest apps deploy --interactive
```
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