hootsuite-prod-checklist

name	hootsuite-prod-checklist
description	Execute Hootsuite production deployment checklist and rollback procedures. Use when deploying Hootsuite integrations to production, preparing for launch, or implementing go-live procedures. Trigger with phrases like "hootsuite production", "deploy hootsuite", "hootsuite go-live", "hootsuite launch checklist".
allowed-tools	Read, Bash(curl:*), Grep
version	1.5.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","hootsuite","social-media"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code

Hootsuite Production Checklist

Overview

Hootsuite manages social media publishing, scheduling, and analytics across multiple platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). A production integration automates post scheduling, monitors engagement, and syncs analytics. Failures mean posts go out at wrong times, media uploads get rejected, or social profile disconnections go undetected, creating gaps in your publishing calendar.

Authentication & Secrets

• HOOTSUITE_API_KEY and OAuth client secret in secrets manager
• OAuth app reviewed and approved in Hootsuite developer portal
• Token refresh logic tested with deliberately expired tokens
• Separate OAuth app for production vs development
• Key rotation schedule documented (before annual app review)

API Integration

• Production base URL configured (https://platform.hootsuite.com/v1)
• Rate limit handling with exponential backoff
• Message scheduling tested with all connected social profiles
• Media upload validated (images, video, carousel per platform)
• Character limits enforced per platform (X: 280, LinkedIn: 3000, FB: 63K)
• Timezone handling verified for scheduled posts across regions
• Social profile health check detects disconnected accounts

Error Handling & Resilience

• Circuit breaker configured for Hootsuite API outages
• Retry with backoff for 429/5xx responses
• REJECTED media states handled with user notification
• Social profile disconnection detected and alerted within 1 hour
• Scheduled post failure queued for retry (not silently dropped)