Git Cherry Pick Hotfix

Overview

Use this skill to backport urgent fixes quickly while controlling dependency spillover and regression risk.

Scope Boundaries

• Use this skill when the task matches the trigger condition described in description.
• Do not use this skill when the primary task falls outside this skill's domain.

Shared References

• Dependency decision rules:
  • references/cherry-pick-dependency-rules.md

Templates And Assets

• Hotfix cherry-pick plan:
  • assets/hotfix-cherry-pick-plan-template.md
• Verification checklist:
  • assets/hotfix-verification-checklist.md

Inputs To Gather

• Source fix commit hashes and dependency notes.
• Target branch constraints and release timeline.
• Verification scope for target environment.
• Rollback expectations for failed backport.

Deliverables

• Cherry-pick plan with dependency analysis.
• Source-to-target commit mapping record.
• Post-pick verification evidence.
• Rollback notes if target behavior diverges.

Workflow

1. Build plan in assets/hotfix-cherry-pick-plan-template.md.
2. Validate dependency scope using references/cherry-pick-dependency-rules.md.
3. Apply minimal commit set in dependency-safe order.
4. Resolve conflicts and run target-branch verification.
5. Finalize with assets/hotfix-verification-checklist.md.

Quality Standard

• Picked commits are minimal and intent-preserving.
• Hidden dependencies are explicitly documented.
• Target branch behavior matches fix objective.
• Rollback path exists before production rollout.

Failure Conditions

• Stop when backport requires broad dependency migration.
• Stop when target branch cannot satisfy fix prerequisites.
• Escalate when behavior diverges from source assumptions after pick.