Common commands Themes and plugins have similar command lines.  So rather than note them individually and miss clarity, the reference {type} can be replaced with the term plugin or theme.   install php artisan {type}:install AuthorName.PluginName  list php artisan {type}:list   refresh plugins php artisan plugin:refresh AuthorName.PluginName  Utility references   Clear cache php artisan cache:clear  Clear config php artisan config:clear  Restart...

As a process I apply patches locally first, then using git upload the update(s) to a development site on the server.  Once the testing has been completed, the final step to apply the patch to the production site.   Using Terminal or your preferred shell program, navigate to the correct directory.  Then run this command using the name of the patch file (example.patch): patch < example.patchHowever, if you are patching Drupal core then remember to patch from the root directory...