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convex-seed

Seed or import data into the Convex database.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/convex/agent-skills --skill convex-seed
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads convex-seed automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·This skill provides instructions for seeding or importing data into a Convex database using the official Convex CLI tools. It follows standard development practices and includes security warnings against handling sensitive information.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk PassLOW ·Risk: LOW · No issues

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

<!-- GENERATED from convex-agents content/capabilities/seed.json — do not edit by hand. -->

Seed / import data

Populate tables via an internalMutation seed function (re-runnable) or npx convex import, matching the schema.

Workflow

  1. For fixtures: write an internalMutation that inserts sample rows; run it with npx convex run.
  2. For bulk import: shape the data to the schema and use npx convex import.
  3. Make seeding idempotent (clear-then-insert or upsert) so re-running is safe.
  4. Verify row counts.

Rules

  • Seed via internalMutation or convex import, matching validators.
  • Make seeding idempotent.
  • Never seed secrets/PII into a shared deployment.

FAQ

What does the convex-seed skill do?

Seed or import data into the Convex database.

How do I install convex-seed?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/convex/agent-skills --skill convex-seed in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/convex-seed/ (personal) or .claude/skills/convex-seed/ (project).

Which AI agents can use convex-seed?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is convex-seed safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains convex-seed?

It is published by convex in convex/agent-skills. It has 36,199 recorded installs.

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