Add weekly database dump and restore functionality #104
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- Install PostgreSQL 17 client to match server version - Uses official PostgreSQL APT repository - Fixes pg_dump version mismatch error
- Simplifies artifact upload using official GitHub Action - More reliable than direct API calls - Maintains same functionality with cleaner implementation
- Use pg_dump custom format (.dump) instead of plain SQL - Add rake db:fetch_and_restore to download and restore latest dump - Add rake db:restore to restore from a specific dump file - Add rake db:list_dumps to list available dump artifacts - Requires GITHUB_TOKEN or GITHUB_PAT environment variable
- Replace deprecated apt-key with signed-by keyring method - Add GitHub Actions cache for PostgreSQL client installation - Cache will speed up subsequent workflow runs
- Rake tasks no longer require GITHUB_TOKEN for public repositories - Handle redirect when downloading artifacts - Add better error messages for expired/private artifacts
- Document database restore process for new developers - Explain weekly backup schedule and retention - Include quick start commands for fetching production data - Note PostgreSQL version requirements
- Switch to gh CLI for downloading artifacts - Add prerequisite check for gh installation - Update documentation to reflect gh CLI requirement - GitHub API requires authentication even for public repos
- Use gpg --dearmor to convert ASCII armored key to binary format - Add gnupg package dependency - Create keyrings directory if missing - Fixes 'NO_PUBKEY' error during apt update
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Summary
Features
Automated Database Dumps
Restore Functionality
rake db:list_dumps- Lists available database dump artifactsrake db:fetch_and_restore- Downloads and restores latest dumprake db:restore[dump_file]- Restores from a specific dump fileTechnical Details
Setup Required
DATABASE_URLsecret in repository settings for production database accessgh) installed and authenticatedTest Plan
rake db:fetch_and_restore🤖 Generated with Claude Code