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hotfix-preview

Cherry-pick a commit from dev onto the preview branch and push it.

16|3|Updated May 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#workflow#hotfix#cherry-pick#release-process#dev-to-preview
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines --skill hotfix-preview
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hotfix-preview
Source: https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines/tree/main/knowledge/skills/hotfix-preview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines --skill hotfix-preview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cherry-picks a commit from dev onto preview to bypass the full PR-based promote flow, enabling urgent fixes to reach preview quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct cherry-pick: Move a commit from dev to preview without creating a PR.
  • Guardrails: Ensures the commit exists on dev and prevents dangerous operations.
  • Use Case: When a critical bug fix on dev must be reflected in preview without waiting for a PR cycle.

Quick Start

Cherry-pick the specified commit from dev onto the preview branch and push the result.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotfix-preview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I cherry-pick a commit from dev to preview without a PR?▼

To cherry-pick a commit from dev to preview without a PR, you need an automated workflow that validates the commit exists on dev, applies it to preview, and pushes the result with safeguards against force-pushing.

What is the best way to apply an urgent hotfix to the preview branch?▼

The best way to apply an urgent hotfix to the preview branch is cherry-picking the specific commit from dev, bypassing the full promote cycle while ensuring the commit is verified on dev and safely pushed.

When do I need to bypass the full PR flow for a release process?▼

You need to bypass the full PR flow for a release process when a critical bug fix on dev must reach preview immediately and cannot wait for the standard PR-based promote cycle to complete.

Does cherry-picking to preview protect against force-pushing?▼

Yes, cherry-picking to preview includes guardrails that protect against force-pushing by validating the commit exists on dev and preventing dangerous operations during the push to the preview branch.

Can I use a standard git workflow for urgent dev-to-preview fixes?▼

You can use a standard git workflow for urgent dev-to-preview fixes, but automating the cherry-pick process provides necessary guardrails to validate commits and push results safely without creating a full PR.

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