Generator Plugins

A generator plugin is a plugin that generates new migration files. They are responsible for both generating the new file’s name and its contents.

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Many of the Loader Plugins usually include a generator plugin as well. The generator is responsible for generating migration files in a specific format and the loader is responsible for loading the same format.

Available Generator Plugins

JavaScript generator A generator that generates .js migration files (using ESM and default export)

PostgreSQL generator A generator that generates .sql migration files

MySQL generator A generator that generates .sql migration files

Note

Instead of having to install a generator plugin, you can also use the much simpler --template option to specify a custom template file for new migrations.