Agent skill · software engineering · aj-geddes
git-hooks-setup
Implement Git hooks using Husky, pre-commit, and custom scripts. Enforce code quality, linting, and testing before commits and pushes.
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for setting up Git hooks with Husky that enforce code quality and testing standards.
What it needs
Requires npm installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Git Hooks Setup Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides 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 Husky Installation and Configuration Pre-commit Hook (Node.js) Pre-commit Hook (Node.js) Commit Message Validation Commit Message Validation Commitlint Configuration Commitlint Configuration, Pre-push Hook (Comprehensive) Pre-commit Framework (Python) Pre-commit Framework (Python) Secret Detection Hook 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
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aj-geddes/git-hooks-setup