umb-backup

name	umb-backup
description	Back up the Umbraco LocalDB database before making changes. Use before any destructive or bulk Umbraco MCP operations.

Back up the Umbraco LocalDB database

Run the pre-built backup script:

& ".github/skills/umb-backup/backup-database.ps1"

The script will:

1. Generate a timestamp and create a backup directory at src/MyProject/umbraco/Data/backups/<timestamp>/.
2. Query LocalDB for the Umbraco database name.
3. Run BACKUP DATABASE via sqlcmd to create a .bak file.
4. Verify the backup file exists and report the path and size.

Notes

• The backup runs without stopping or detaching the database — safe while the site is running.
• sqlcmd must be available on the system PATH (installed with SQL Server or LocalDB tools).
• Backups are stored under src/MyProject/umbraco/Data/backups/ which is git-ignored.