I Gave Claude Code Control...
Claude Code is being used with MongoDB agent skills and an MCP server to inspect a production-like app, redesign a fragmented customer data model, migrate all records safely, and verify the application still works without losing or corrupting data.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Claude gets MongoDB-specific guidance plus controlled database access through MCP.
- The app’s customer data is split across collections and includes legacy inconsistencies.
- A synthetic Northstar dataset simulates real migration challenges and edge cases.
- Success requires matching source and target records while preserving app functionality.
TAKEAWAYS
- Agent skills act as the playbook, while MCP provides inspection and operational access.
- The workflow keeps human approval for consequential steps during migration.
- The goal is a cleaner customer 360 model that unifies identity, address, preferences, and orders.
- Read-only validation and schema analysis come first before any write operations are enabled.