hotfix

Create a fix branch, isolate the minimal change, and generate a PR for urgent issues.

12|4|Updated Feb 9, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #hotfix #bugfix #ci #pull-request #security-patch

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npx skills add https://github.com/andrewvaughan/agent-council --skill hotfix-andrewvaughan

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Skill: hotfix
Source: https://github.com/andrewvaughan/agent-council/tree/main/canonical/skills/hotfix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andrewvaughan/agent-council --skill hotfix-andrewvaughan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fast-track the fix process for production bugs, security patches, and critical regressions that cannot wait for the full planning pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

Streamlined pipeline that skips the full planning cycle for urgent issues.
Create a fix branch, perform targeted investigation, and apply the minimal change.
Run a focused review, generate a PR, and monitor CI with an optional Deployment Council when needed.

Quick Start

Initiate a hotfix by describing the issue, create a fix branch, implement the minimal change, and open a PR for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotfix

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I fast-track a production bugfix without waiting for the full planning cycle?▼

To fast-track a production bugfix, you can identify the urgent issue and its impact to determine scope, create a fix branch on main, isolate the minimal change, and open a PR for quick review.

What is the best way to create a security patch for a critical regression?▼

Creating a security patch involves isolating the minimal change on a dedicated fix branch, running targeted checks, and generating a PR to route the fix directly to review and deployment.

Can I skip the full planning pipeline for urgent code fixes?▼

Yes, you can skip the full planning pipeline for urgent code fixes by creating a streamlined fix branch, applying the targeted change, and submitting a PR with focused checks for quick review.

How do I prepare a pull request for a critical hotfix?▼

To prepare a pull request for a critical hotfix, you isolate the minimal change on a fix branch, run targeted checks, and route the generated PR to Review or a Deployment Council as needed.

When should I use a hotfix workflow instead of the standard development pipeline?▼

Use a hotfix workflow when production bugs, security patches, or critical regressions occur and cannot wait for the standard development pipeline's full planning cycle.

Does the hotfix workflow support CI monitoring and deployment?▼

Yes, the hotfix workflow supports CI monitoring and deployment by running targeted checks on the PR and optionally routing the fix through a Deployment Council.