Git Hooks are a built-in feature of Git that allow developers to automate tasks and enforce policies throughout the Git workflow. By writing custom scripts that Git can execute at key points in the development process, Git Hooks enable developers to streamline their workflow, ensure code quality, and enforce project-specific policies.
These scripts execute automatically when certain events occur, such as before or after a commit, push, or merge. There are several types of Git Hooks, each with a specific purpose. Pre-commit hooks, for example, can be used to enforce code formatting or run tests before a commit is made. Pre-push hooks can be used to prevent pushes to certain branches or run additional tests before pushing. Post-merge hooks can be used to perform actions after a merge is completed, such as updating dependencies or generating documentation.
In this roundup we focus on the finest Git hooks managers for Linux.
Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here.
Explore each tool in detail by clicking the links below.
| Git Hook Managers | |
|---|---|
| lefthook | Git hooks manager for Node.js, Ruby, Python and more |
| husky | Git hooks made easy |
| pre-commit | Manage and maintain multi-language pre-commit hooks |
| prek | Reimagined version of pre-commit |
| overcommit | Manage and configure Git hooks |
| hk | Git hooks manager and project linting tool focusing on performance |
| simple-git-hooks | Simple git hooks manager for small projects |
| CaptainHook | Flexible Git hook manager |
| Githooks | Platform-independent hooks manager |
| git-hooks | Rewritten from icefox/git-hooks, with extra features |
| Jig | Git pre-commit hook on steroids |
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prek wasn’t forgotten. I published an article on it previously and it’ll be added to this roundup as I work through my TODO list.