hotfix

name	hotfix
description	Quick patch workflow for production issues with minimal risk.

/hotfix

Quick patch workflow for production issues with minimal risk.

Usage

/hotfix <issue> [--from <branch>] [--cherry-pick <commit>]

Arguments

• issue: Issue number, description, or "rollback"
• --from <branch>: Base branch (default: production/main)
• --cherry-pick <commit>: Apply specific commit as hotfix

Instructions

When this skill is invoked:

Agent Behavior

Autonomy:

• Move quickly but safely
• Minimize changes to only what's necessary
• Complete the hotfix cycle end-to-end

Safety:

• Never skip tests
• Always verify fix in isolation
• Create clear audit trail

Urgency:

• Prioritize fix over perfection
• Document thoroughly for follow-up
• Communicate status clearly

Hotfix Process

Phase 1: Assess

1. Understand the issue:

   • Severity level (critical, high, medium)
   • Impact scope (all users, subset, specific feature)
   • Current workarounds (if any)

2. Determine approach:

   • New fix vs cherry-pick existing commit
   • Rollback vs forward-fix
   • Scope of changes needed

3. Create hotfix branch:

   git checkout main
   git pull origin main
   git checkout -b hotfix/{issue_number}-{description}