Git Clients

husky – Git hooks made easy

Husky improves your commits and more.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Just 2 kB with no dependencies.
  • Fastest due to being lightweight (runs in ~1ms).
  • Uses new Git feature (core.hooksPath).
  • Supports:
    • Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
    • Git GUIs, Node version managers, custom hooks directory, nested projects, monorepos
    • All 13 client-side Git hooks
  • Branch-specific hooks
  • Use POSIX shell to script advanced cases
  • Adheres to Git’s native hook organization
  • Aligns with npm best practices using prepare script
  • Opt-in/opt-out options
  • User-friendly error messages

Website: github.com/typicode/husky
Support:
Developer: typicode
License: MIT License

husky is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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