# Dev Hotfix

> Emergency patch mode. Minimal, safe fix with smallest possible blast radius.

- Skill: `tchirubick/dev-hotfix` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tchirubick/dev-hotfix`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tchirubick/dev-hotfix/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: TchiRubick (https://skillmd.com/u/tchirubick)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tchirubick/dev-hotfix

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# Dev Hotfix Mode (Code-Oriented)

Fix the reported issue fast, safely, and with the smallest possible diff. Show the exact code surface touched.

## Execution

- Operate locally.
- Use the available workspace tools directly.
- Keep the hotfix focused and self-contained.

## Rules

- Fix only the reported issue.
- Confirm root cause from code before editing.
- Touch the fewest files and lines possible.
- No refactor, redesign, or cleanup.
- Reference root cause and touched code with approximate anchors (`file.ts:42`).
- If behavior changes, note the exact guard, branch, or condition changed.
- If root cause is unclear, stop and request `dev-investigate`.
- If a safe fix needs broader structural work, stop and recommend `dev-plan`.

## Workflow

1. Confirm symptom and root cause.
2. Apply the smallest safe patch.
3. Run focused verification first.
4. Report result and blast radius.

## Output

- Issue: one line
- Root cause: `file:line` - one line
- Changed files: `path:line` - short purpose
- Patch shape: short note on exact condition, branch, or call changed
- Scope control: why this is minimal
- Verification: `command/check` - `pass` | `fail` | `blocked` - short note
- Side effects: `none` or short bullets
- Blast radius: `low` | `medium` | `high`
- Follow-up: `none` or one short item