hotfix

Assess, implement, validate, and deploy production hotfixes with rollback and cherry-picking.

1|Updated Jan 16, 2026

Search Tags:#git #deployment #bug fix #rollback #production #hotfix

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npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill hotfix-coreindustries

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Skill: hotfix
Source: https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/hotfix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill hotfix-coreindustries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a streamlined and safe workflow for addressing critical production issues quickly, minimizing risk and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

Urgent Patching: Quickly implement and deploy fixes for production bugs.
Rollback Capability: Easily revert to a previous stable state if needed.
Cherry-Picking: Apply specific commits from other branches for targeted fixes.
Use Case: A critical login failure is reported in production. The /hotfix skill is used to identify the faulty commit, create a minimal fix, test it, and deploy it within minutes.

Quick Start

Initiate a hotfix for issue number 123 by running the hotfix skill with the issue number.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotfix

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

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How do I safely apply a production hotfix for a critical bug?▼

A production hotfix is facilitated through a structured workflow of assessment, minimal implementation, validation, and deployment. This skill ensures urgent bug resolution in live environments includes clear audit trails and safety checks to minimize risk and downtime.

What is the best way to rollback a faulty git deployment in production?▼

Rolling back a faulty git deployment is handled through dedicated rollback capability that safely reverts the environment to a previous stable state. This approach minimizes risk when a direct fix is not immediately viable for your live system.

Can I cherry-pick specific git commits to fix a production issue?▼

Yes, you can cherry-pick specific git commits to apply targeted fixes for a production issue. This allows you to isolate and deploy minimal changes from other branches, ensuring the hotfix addresses only the urgent bug without introducing unrelated modifications.

When do I need to use a hotfix workflow instead of a regular deployment?▼

You need a hotfix workflow when addressing critical production issues that require rapid resolution to minimize downtime. Unlike a regular deployment, this process focuses on urgent bug resolution with minimal changes, safety checks, and clear audit trails for live environments.

What are the limitations of using minimal changes for urgent production bug resolution?▼

The limitation of using minimal changes for urgent production bug resolution is that it strictly isolates the fix to reduce risk. While excellent for targeted fixes and rollbacks, it intentionally avoids broader refactoring or introducing unrelated features into the live environment.