From gitflow
Starts git-flow hotfix branch from production tag, bumps version in files like package.json/Cargo.toml, commits, and pushes to origin. Use for urgent prod fixes.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/gitflow:start-hotfixhaikuThis skill is limited to the following tools:
The summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
**Launch a general-purpose agent** that executes all phases in a single task.
Launch a general-purpose agent that executes all phases in a single task.
Prompt template:
Execute the start-hotfix workflow.
## Pre-operation Checks
Verify working tree is clean per `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/invariants.md`.
## Phase 1: Start Hotfix
**Goal**: Create hotfix branch and bump version.
1. Run `git flow hotfix start $ARGUMENTS`
2. Update version in project files (package.json, Cargo.toml, VERSION, etc.)
3. Stage version files: `git add <modified version files>`
4. Determine the correct Claude model name for co-author attribution
- Valid models: Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Haiku 4.5
5. Commit with git-agent: `git-agent commit --no-stage --intent "bump version to $ARGUMENTS" --co-author "Claude <Model> <Version> <[email protected]>"`
6. On auth error (401), retry with `--free`
7. **Fallback** (git-agent unavailable): `git commit -m "chore: bump version to $ARGUMENTS"` with conventional format and `Co-Authored-By` footer
8. Push the branch: `git push -u origin hotfix/$ARGUMENTS`
Execute: Launch a general-purpose agent using the prompt template above
npx claudepluginhub fradser/dotclaude --plugin gitflowFinalizes git-flow hotfix: checks preconditions, runs tests, updates changelog, merges to main/develop, tags version, pushes changes.
Provides a structured workflow for critical production hotfixes: branch from release tag, minimal fix, fast-track review, quality gates, merge and release. Includes rollback steps.
Applies a minimal, targeted fix for emergency bugs with enforced testing and review, skipping planning phases.