git-hooks-setup

Implement Git hooks using Husky, pre-commit, and custom scripts. Enforce code quality, linting, and testing before commits and pushes.

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npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill git-hooks-setup

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Git Hooks Setup Table of Contents [Overview]( overview) [When to Use]( when to use) [Quick Start]( quick start) [Reference Guides]( reference guides) [Best Practices]( best practices) Overview Configure Git hooks to enforce code quality standards, run automated checks, and prevent problematic commits from being pushed to shared repositories. When to Use Pre commit code quality checks Commit message validation Preventing secrets in commits Running tests before push Code formatting enforcement Linting configuration Team wide standards enforcement Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents [Husky Installation and Configuration](references/husky installation and configuration.md) Husky Installation and Configuration [Pre commit Hook (Node.js)](references/pre commit hook nodejs.md) Pre commit Hook (Node.js) [Commit Message Validation](references/commit message validation.md) Commit Message Validation [Commitlint Configuration](references/commitlint configuration.md) Commitlint Configuration, Pre push Hook (Comprehensive) [Pre commit Framework (Python)](references/pre commit framework python.md) Pre commit Framework (Python) [Secret Detection Hook](references/secret detection hook.md) Secret Detection Hook, Husky in package.json Best Practices ✅ DO Enforce pre commit linting and formatting Validate commit message format Scan for secrets before commit Run tests on pre push Skip hooks only with no verify (rarely) Document hook requirements in README Use consistent hook configuration Make hooks fast (< 5 seconds) Provide helpful error messages Allow developers to bypass with clear warnings ❌ DON'T Skip checks with no verify Store secrets in committed files Use inconsistent implementations Ignore hook errors Run full test suite on pre commit