# Hotfix Triage

> Urgent issue classification, root cause analysis, and fast-path routing for production hotfixes

- Skill: `a5c-ai/hotfix-triage` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add a5c-ai/hotfix-triage`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/hotfix-triage/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/hotfix-triage

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# Hotfix Triage

## Capabilities

Rapidly classifies production issues by severity, locates root causes from logs and stack traces, and routes to the appropriate fix path. Simple fixes skip planning entirely for maximum speed.

## Tool Use Instructions

- Use **Read** to examine log files and error reports
- Use **Grep** to search for error patterns and stack trace references in code
- Use **Glob** to find affected source files
- Use **Bash** to reproduce issues and check system state
- Use **Write** to generate triage reports

## Process Integration

- Used in `maestro-hotfix.js` (Triage and Root Cause)
- Agent: Hotfix Specialist
- Severity levels: critical (immediate), high (same-day), medium (next-sprint)
- Simple fixes skip planning phase
- High-risk fixes require human approval breakpoint