Does this skill handle project versioning?

Yes, it automatically increments the patch version based on Semantic Versioning (SemVer) and updates relevant project files and tags.

Does it automatically push to my remote repository?

Yes, if a new branch is created, the skill will automatically push it to the origin to ensure the remote is synchronized with your local environment.

What happens if I include 'hotfix/' in the argument name?

The skill automatically normalizes the name, stripping any redundant prefixes to ensure your branch follows the standard 'hotfix/name' convention.

Which branch does the hotfix start from?

It identifies your production base branch, typically 'main' for Classic GitFlow or 'production' for GitLab Flow, and branches off from the latest state.

GitFlow Hotfix Start

Name: GitFlow Hotfix Start
Author: FradSer

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of GitFlow hotfix branches including naming, versioning, and branch synchronization.

About

The GitFlow Hotfix Start skill streamlines the emergency bug-fix workflow within Claude Code by automating the boilerplate steps of the GitFlow methodology. It intelligently identifies the correct production base branch, normalizes user-provided names into a standard kebab-case format, and creates or resumes the corresponding hotfix branch. Crucially, it also handles the incrementing of patch versions for projects using Semantic Versioning and ensures the local environment is synchronized with the origin repository, allowing developers to focus immediately on the fix rather than administrative git tasks.

Key Features

Intelligent branch resumption for existing hotfixes
Automated patch version incrementing following SemVer
Automatic push to origin for newly created branches
207 GitHub stars
Branch name normalization and kebab-case conversion
Automatic production base branch detection (main or production)

Use Cases

Rapidly initiating a branch for an emergency production bug fix
Ensuring consistent versioning and branch naming across a development team
Automating the boilerplate setup required for starting a new release patch

About

Key Features

Intelligent branch resumption for existing hotfixes
Automated patch version incrementing following SemVer
Automatic push to origin for newly created branches
207 GitHub stars
Branch name normalization and kebab-case conversion
Automatic production base branch detection (main or production)

Use Cases

Rapidly initiating a branch for an emergency production bug fix
Ensuring consistent versioning and branch naming across a development team
Automating the boilerplate setup required for starting a new release patch