canva-migration-deep-dive

name	canva-migration-deep-dive
description	Execute major Canva Connect API integration migrations with strangler fig pattern. Use when migrating to Canva from another design platform, re-platforming existing integrations, or performing major architectural changes. Trigger with phrases like "migrate to canva", "canva migration", "switch to canva", "canva replatform", "replace design tool with canva".
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Bash(npm:*), Bash(node:*), Bash(kubectl:*)
version	1.0.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","design","canva"]
compatible-with	claude-code

Canva Migration Deep Dive

Overview

Comprehensive guide for migrating to the Canva Connect API from another design platform or from direct image generation. Uses the strangler fig pattern for gradual, safe migration.

Migration Types

Type	Duration	Risk	Example
Fresh integration	Days	Low	New app adding Canva support
From image gen APIs	2-4 weeks	Medium	Replace Imgix/Cloudinary templates with Canva
From competitor	4-8 weeks	Medium	Replace Figma API / Adobe Express
Major re-architecture	Months	High	Rebuild design system on Canva

Pre-Migration Assessment

Asset Inventory

interface MigrationAssessment {
  currentAssets: number;           // Images, templates in old system
  designTemplates: number;         // Templates to recreate as Canva brand templates
  apiCallsPerDay: number;          // Current design API usage
  usersToMigrate: number;          // Users who need Canva OAuth
  requiredCanvaTier: 'free' | 'pro' | 'enterprise';
  blockers: string[];
}

async function assessMigration(): Promise<MigrationAssessment> {
  return {
    currentAssets: await countCurrentAssets(),
    :  (),
    :  (),
    :  (),
    : () ?  : ,
    : [
      
      
      
      
    ],
  };
}