qe-aqe-v2-v3-migration
Agent BuildingMigrate Agentic QE projects from v2 to v3 with zero data loss
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AQE v2 to v3 Migration Skill
<default_to_action> When migrating from v2 to v3:
- ANALYZE current v2 installation
- BACKUP all data before any changes
- MIGRATE configuration, memory, and patterns
- VALIDATE migration success
- PROVIDE rollback instructions
Never delete v2 data without explicit user confirmation. </default_to_action>
Quick Reference
Migration Command
# When v3 becomes main release, just update the package
npm install agentic-qe@latest
# Run migration
aqe migrate
# Or use this skill
/aqe-v2-v3-migration
What Gets Migrated
| Component | v2 Location | v3 Location | Auto-Migrate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory DB | .agentic-qe/memory.db | .aqe/agentdb/ | Yes |
| Config | .agentic-qe/config.json | .aqe/config.json | Yes |
| Patterns | .agentic-qe/patterns/ | .aqe/reasoning-bank/ | Yes |
| Cache | .agentic-qe/cache/ | .aqe/cache/ | Optional |
| Logs | .agentic-qe/logs/ | .aqe/logs/ | No (fresh start) |
Migration Checklist
Pre-Migration
- Verify v2 installation exists (
.agentic-qe/directory) - Check v2 version:
aqe --version(should be 2.x.x) - Backup current data:
npm run backup(in v2 project) - Note any custom configurations
- Document current test counts and coverage
During Migration
- Update to v3:
npm install agentic-qe@latest - Run migration:
aqe migrate - Review migration report
- Verify data transferred correctly
Post-Migration
- Run v3 tests:
aqe test - Check coverage:
aqe coverage - Verify patterns loaded:
aqe patterns list - Test MCP integration with Claude Code
Architecture Changes (v2 → v3)
From Monolithic to DDD
v2 Structure: v3 Structure:
├── src/mcp/tools/ ├── src/domains/
│ ├── test-*.ts (40+ tools) │ ├── test-generation/
│ └── ... │ ├── test-execution/
├── src/core/agents/ │ ├── coverage-analysis/
│ ├── mixed agents │ ├── quality-assessment/
│ └── ... │ ├── defect-intelligence/
└── src/core/memory/ │ ├── requirements-validation/
└── scattered impls │ ├── code-intelligence/
│ ├── security-compliance/
│ ├── contract-testing/
│ ├── visual-accessibility/
│ ├── chaos-resilience/
│ └── learning-optimization/
├── src/kernel/
│ ├── event-bus.ts
│ └── coordinator.ts
└── src/mcp/
└── domain-handlers.ts
Key API Changes
| v2 API | v3 API | Notes |
|---|---|---|
aqe init | aqe init | Different binary |
aqe.generateTests() | testGeneration.generate() | Domain-based |
aqe.analyzeGaps() | coverageAnalysis.findGaps() | O(log n) now |
memory.store() | agentDB.store() | HNSW-indexed |
patterns.learn() | reasoningBank.record() | With verdicts |
Configuration Migration
v2 Config Format
{
"version": "2.8.2",
"memory": {
"path": ".agentic-qe/memory.db",
"type": "sqlite"
},
"agents": {
"enabled": ["test-generator", "coverage-analyzer"]
}
}
v3 Config Format
{
"version": "3.0.0",
"kernel": {
"eventBus": "in-memory",
"coordinator": "queen"
},
"domains": {
"test-generation": { "enabled": true },
"test-execution": { "enabled": true },
"coverage-analysis": {
"enabled": true,
"algorithm": "hnsw",
"dimensions": 128
}
},
"memory": {
"backend": "agentdb",
"path": ".aqe/agentdb/",
"hnsw": {
"M": 16,
"efConstruction": 200
}
},
"learning": {
"reasoningBank": true,
"sona": true
}
}
Memory Migration
SQLite to AgentDB
// v2: Direct SQLite access
import Database from 'better-sqlite3';
const db = new Database('.agentic-qe/memory.db');
const patterns = db.prepare('SELECT * FROM patterns').all();
// v3: AgentDB with HNSW
import { AgentDB } from 'agentic-qe';
const db = new AgentDB('.aqe/agentdb/');
await db.initialize({ dimensions: 128, M: 16 });
// Migration script transfers and indexes
for (const pattern of v2Patterns) {
await db.store({
key: pattern.id,
value: pattern.data,
embedding: await generateEmbedding(pattern.data),
metadata: { migratedFrom: 'v2', originalId: pattern.id }
});
}
Breaking Changes
Must Update
-
Import Paths
// v2 import { AgenticQE } from 'agentic-qe'; // v3 (when v3 becomes main release, package name is still 'agentic-qe') import { TestGenerationDomain } from 'agentic-qe/domains'; -
CLI Commands
# v2 aqe test --parallel # v3 aqe test --workers=4 --topology=mesh -
MCP Server
# v2 claude mcp add aqe -- npx aqe-mcp # v3 (same CLI name, enhanced capabilities) claude mcp add aqe -- npx aqe mcp
Deprecated (Will Warn)
aqe.runTests()→ Use domain-specific methods- Direct memory access → Use AgentDB API
- Flat agent list → Use domain coordinators
Rollback Instructions
If migration fails or you need to revert:
# 1. v3 does NOT modify v2 data
# Your .agentic-qe/ folder is untouched
# 2. Downgrade to v2
npm install agentic-qe@2.x
rm -rf .aqe/
# 3. Continue using v2
aqe --version # Should show 2.x.x
Agent Coordination Examples
Spawning Migration Agents
// Use Task tool to spawn migration agents in parallel
Task({
prompt: "Analyze v2 memory.db and extract all patterns",
subagent_type: "researcher",
description: "Analyze v2 patterns"
});
Task({
prompt: "Convert v2 config to v3 format",
subagent_type: "coder",
description: "Convert config"
});
Task({
prompt: "Validate migration results",
subagent_type: "tester",
description: "Validate migration"
});
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "Cannot find .agentic-qe/" | No v2 installation | Run aqe init first |
| "Memory migration failed" | Corrupted SQLite | Use backup: npm run backup:restore |
| "HNSW index error" | Dimension mismatch | Set dimensions: 128 in config |
| "Pattern not found" | Not migrated | Re-run: aqe migrate --patterns |
Debug Mode
# Run migration with debug output
DEBUG=aqe:migrate aqe migrate
# Check migration logs
cat .aqe/logs/migration.log
Support
- Migration Issues: Open issue with
[v2-v3-migration]tag - Documentation: Migration Guide
- Discord: #v3-migration channel
Version Compatibility Matrix
| v2 Version | v3 Version | Migration Support |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8.x | 3.0.x | Full |
| 2.7.x | 3.0.x | Full |
| 2.6.x | 3.0.x | Partial (config only) |
| 2.5.x and below | 3.0.x | Manual migration |
Skill Version: 1.0.0 | Last Updated: 2026-01-11