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Automate single-issue bug fixes with branch creation and PR creation.

7|Updated Feb 20, 2026
Search Tags:#pre-commit#hotfix#code-review#bugfix#branch-management#pull-request#issue-tracker
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skullninja/coco-workflow --skill hotfix-skullninja
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hotfix
Source: https://github.com/skullninja/coco-workflow/tree/main/skills/hotfix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skullninja/coco-workflow --skill hotfix-skullninja

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a compact, end-to-end workflow for making quick, single-issue fixes with guaranteed traceability and lightweight validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-issue focus: Handles quick bug fixes or small enhancements tied to one issue, with branch creation, commit messaging, and issue closure.
  • Traceable workflow: Integrates with issue trackers, PRs, and pre-commit checks to ensure changes are reviewable and auditable.
  • Real-world use case: When a bug is confined to a single area, use this Skill to create a fix branch, implement the change, and attach the fix to the corresponding issue.

Quick Start

Create a fix branch, implement the patch, and close the issue once complete.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotfix

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a single-issue bug fix end-to-end with branch management?▼

Automating a single-issue bug fix involves creating a deterministically named branch, implementing the patch, running pre-commit checks, and automatically generating a pull request to close the linked issue. This ensures rapid, traceable completion.

What is the best way to ensure traceability for quick code patches?▼

Ensuring traceability for quick patches requires integrating issue tracker updates, automated pull request creation, and pre-commit checks into the workflow. This maps changes directly to a single issue for auditable review.

How do I enforce deterministic branch naming for small patches?▼

Enforcing deterministic branch naming for small patches requires an automated workflow that targets single issues. It generates consistent branch names mapped to the issue tracker, ensuring changes remain reviewable and auditable.

Can I use pre-commit checks for rapid bugfix iterations?▼

Pre-commit checks can be used for rapid bugfix iterations by integrating lightweight validation into the workflow. This ensures changes are reviewable before automated pull request creation, maintaining quick iteration and rapid completion.

Does this single-issue workflow support large enhancements spanning multiple issues?▼

This single-issue workflow does not support large enhancements spanning multiple issues. It targets quick bug fixes and small patches confined to a single area, ensuring lightweight validation and rapid completion for one issue at a time.

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