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hotfix

Create a GitHub issue, worktree, and PR for emergency hotfixes.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#pull request#test-driven development#worktree#github issues#hotfix#CI pipeline orchestration#emergency lane
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rjskene/pipeline --skill hotfix-rjskene
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hotfix
Source: https://github.com/rjskene/pipeline/tree/main/skills/hotfix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rjskene/pipeline --skill hotfix-rjskene

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rapid emergency-lane changes when you need to fix an issue immediately, bypassing the normal pipeline lifecycle gates that would otherwise delay progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • In-session hotfix execution: runs the fix logic directly in the current orchestrator session for faster feedback and fewer moving parts.
  • Issue anchor + worktree PR workflow: creates (or reuses) an audit-anchor issue, sets up an isolated worktree, and opens a PR targeting your configured base branch.
  • Explicit safety boundaries: avoids pipeline label mutations, skips evaluator stages, and prevents auto-merge so the PR can be reviewed and merged manually.

Quick Start

Run /pipeline:hotfix "describe the problem to fix" to file an audit-anchor issue, create a worktree, execute the test/fix loop, and open a PR for manual review and merge.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotfix

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ship an emergency hotfix without waiting for the full CI pipeline lifecycle?▼

To ship an emergency hotfix quickly, you can execute the fix directly in your current session, bypassing standard pipeline gates. This process creates a worktree, applies the fix, and opens a PR for manual review without auto-merging.

What is the emergency lane workflow for urgent bug repair in GitHub?▼

The emergency lane workflow for urgent bug repair creates or reuses a GitHub issue as an audit anchor, snapshots your workspace into an isolated worktree, executes the fix, and opens a pull request targeting your configured base branch.

Can I use test-driven development to fix broken tests during a live session?▼

Yes, you can use test-driven development to fix broken tests during a live session by dispatching the in-session TDD implementer. This allows you to iterate quickly on code changes without triggering the standard classify, plan, and evaluate lifecycle stages.

Does the hotfix workflow automatically merge pull requests?▼

No, the hotfix workflow refuses auto-merge by design to ensure safety. It bypasses evaluator gates and pipeline label mutations so the resulting pull request can be reviewed and merged manually after the emergency fix is applied.

Do I need pipeline.config settings to orchestrate a CI pipeline hotfix?▼

Yes, you need to source pipeline.config for PIPELINE_* settings to properly configure the CI pipeline orchestration. These settings define your base branch and orchestration parameters needed to open the pull request correctly.

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