astronomer-starship
Migrations to Astro
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need to migrate Airflow metadata and have confirmed the PROPRIETARY license is acceptable for your use case. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, no external dependencies, and supports a wide range of Python versions. Verify licensing terms with Astronomer first, and confirm the tool supports your specific migration scenario (version compatibility, metadata scope) before relying on it in production.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires direct filesystem access to both source and target Airflow instances' metadata directories or database connections.
- Low install friction with no runtime dependencies.
- Active maintenance as of 2026-08-12 with recent releases, though the repository has modest visibility at 35 stars.
License · maintenance · safety
PROPRIETARY (unclear) — Licensed as PROPRIETARY with unclear treatment. Verify licensing terms with Astronomer before deploying in production or redistributing.
last release 2026-08-12 (2 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-12 · 35 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 96,339 downloads/mo, #13,220 on PyPI
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pip install astronomer-starship
from astronomer.starship import Starship
starship = Starship(source_airflow_home='/path/to/source', target_airflow_home='/path/to/target')
starship.migrate()- Whether PROPRIETARY license permits use in commercial or closed-source environments without explicit agreement.
- Whether the package supports migration between different Airflow versions or only same-version instances.
- Data validation and rollback capabilities during migration.
- Whether DAG history migration includes full execution logs or metadata only.
What it is and what it does
Astronomer Starship is a migration utility designed to transfer Airflow metadata between two Airflow instances. It handles Variables, Connections, Environment Variables, Pools, and DAG History—the operational state and configuration that define how Airflow DAGs run. The package is built for scenarios where you need to move or replicate an Airflow environment, such as upgrading to a new instance, migrating to Astronomer's managed platform, or setting up a disaster-recovery copy.
The tool is actively maintained and supports Python 3.6 through 3.12. It has no external runtime dependencies, making installation straightforward. However, its PROPRIETARY license status is unclear, so you should verify licensing terms with Astronomer before using it in production or in environments where licensing compliance is a concern.
Use it for
- Migrate Airflow configuration and history when upgrading to a newer Airflow version on a new instance.
- Transfer DAG metadata and connection secrets to Astronomer's managed Airflow platform.
- Replicate an Airflow environment for disaster recovery or testing purposes.
- Move Airflow metadata between on-premises and cloud-hosted instances.
- Consolidate metadata from multiple Airflow instances into a single environment.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need to migrate Airflow metadata and have confirmed the PROPRIETARY license is acceptable for your use case.
The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, no external dependencies, and supports a wide range of Python versions. Verify licensing terms with Astronomer first, and confirm the tool supports your specific migration scenario (version compatibility, metadata scope) before relying on it in production.
Install
astronomer-starship on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. Active maintenance as of 2026-08-12 with recent releases, though the repository has modest visibility at 35 stars.
Requires direct filesystem access to both source and target Airflow instances' metadata directories or database connections.
License in practice
Licensed as PROPRIETARY with unclear treatment. Verify licensing terms with Astronomer before deploying in production or redistributing.
Quickstart
pip install astronomer-starship
from astronomer.starship import Starship
starship = Starship(source_airflow_home='/path/to/source', target_airflow_home='/path/to/target')
starship.migrate()Verify before relying
- Whether PROPRIETARY license permits use in commercial or closed-source environments without explicit agreement.
- Whether the package supports migration between different Airflow versions or only same-version instances.
- Data validation and rollback capabilities during migration.
- Whether DAG history migration includes full execution logs or metadata only.
Package facts
| License | PROPRIETARY unclear |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 2 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 96,339 / month, #13,220 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableFramework :: Apache AirflowIntended Audience :: DevelopersProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: astronomer_starship-2.9.1-py3-none-any.whl
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