algolia-migration-deep-dive
Installation
SKILL.md
Algolia Migration Deep Dive
Overview
Comprehensive guide for migrating from another search engine (Elasticsearch, Typesense, Meilisearch, or custom) to Algolia. Uses the strangler fig pattern: run old and new in parallel, gradually shift traffic, then cut over.
Migration Planning
| From | To Algolia | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elasticsearch | Medium — query syntax differs significantly | 2-4 weeks | |
| Typesense | Low — similar hosted model | 1-2 weeks | |
| Meilisearch | Low — similar API concepts | 1-2 weeks | |
| Custom SQL LIKE | Low — major upgrade | 1-2 weeks | |
| Solr | Medium — config-heavy to API-driven | 2-4 weeks |