Agent skill · software engineering · jeremylongshore
hootsuite-prod-checklist
Execute Hootsuite production deployment checklist and rollback procedures.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a validation script and detailed deployment checklist for Hootsuite integrations that are not commonly found in public documentation.
What it needs
Requires bash installed locally. Requires hootsuite account access. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Hootsuite Production Checklist Overview Hootsuite manages social media publishing, scheduling, and analytics across multiple platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). A production integration automates post scheduling, monitors engagement, and syncs analytics. Failures mean posts go out at wrong times, media uploads get rejected, or social profile disconnections go undetected, creating gaps in your publishing calendar. Authentication & Secrets [ ] HOOTSUITEAPIKEY and OAuth client secret in secrets manager [ ] OAuth app reviewed and approved in Hootsuite developer portal [ ] Token refresh logic tested with deliberately expired tokens [ ] Separate OAuth app for production vs development [ ] Key rotation schedule documented (before annual app review) API Integration [ ] Production base URL configured (https://platform.hootsuite.com/v1) [ ] Rate limit handling with exponential backoff [ ] Message scheduling tested with all connected social profiles [ ] Media upload validated (images, video, carousel per platform) [ ] Character limits enforced per platform (X: 280, LinkedIn: 3000, FB: 63K) [ ] Timezone handling verified for scheduled posts across regions [ ] Social profile health check detects disconnected accounts Error Handling & Resilience [ ] Circuit breaker configured for Hootsuite API outages [ ] Retry with backoff for 429/5xx responses [ ] REJECTED media states handled with user notification [ ] Social profile disconnection detected and alerted within 1 hour [ ] Scheduled post failure queued for retry (not silently dropped) [ ] Content moderation filter on automated posts (banned words, compliance) Monitoring & Alerting [ ] API latency tracked per endpoint (publish, schedule, analytics) [ ] Error rate alerts set (threshold: >3% over 10 minutes) [ ] Token refresh failures trigger immediate notification [ ] Failed post scheduling reported with platform and error detail [ ] Engagement analytics sync monitored for completeness Validation Script Error Handl …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/hootsuite-prod-checklist