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+---
+name: git-hooks-automation
+description: "Master Git hooks setup with Husky, lint-staged, pre-commit framework, and commitlint. Automate code quality gates, formatting, linting, and commit message enforcement before code reaches CI."
+risk: safe
+source: community
+date_added: "2026-03-07"
+---
+
+# Git Hooks Automation
+
+Automate code quality enforcement at the Git level. Set up hooks that lint, format, test, and validate before commits and pushes ever reach your CI pipeline — catching issues in seconds instead of minutes.
+
+## When to Use This Skill
+
+- User asks to "set up git hooks" or "add pre-commit hooks"
+- Configuring Husky, lint-staged, or the pre-commit framework
+- Enforcing commit message conventions (Conventional Commits, commitlint)
+- Automating linting, formatting, or type-checking before commits
+- Setting up pre-push hooks for test runners
+- Migrating from Husky v4 to v9+ or adopting hooks from scratch
+- User mentions "pre-commit", "commit-msg", "pre-push", "lint-staged", or "githooks"
+
+## Git Hooks Fundamentals
+
+Git hooks are scripts that run automatically at specific points in the Git workflow. They live in `.git/hooks/` and are not version-controlled by default — which is why tools like Husky exist.
+
+### Hook Types & When They Fire
+
+| Hook | Fires When | Common Use |
+|---|---|---|
+| `pre-commit` | Before commit is created | Lint, format, type-check staged files |
+| `prepare-commit-msg` | After default msg, before editor | Auto-populate commit templates |
+| `commit-msg` | After user writes commit message | Enforce commit message format |
+| `post-commit` | After commit is created | Notifications, logging |
+| `pre-push` | Before push to remote | Run tests, check branch policies |
+| `pre-rebase` | Before rebase starts | Prevent rebase on protected branches |
+| `post-merge` | After merge completes | Install deps, run migrations |
+| `post-checkout` | After checkout/switch | Install deps, rebuild assets |
+
+### Native Git Hooks (No Framework)
+
+```bash
+# Create a pre-commit hook manually
+cat > .git/hooks/pre-commit << 'EOF'
+#!/bin/sh
+set -e
+
+# Run linter on staged files only
+STAGED_FILES=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACM | grep -E '\.(js|ts|jsx|tsx)$' || true)
+
+if [ -n "$STAGED_FILES" ]; then
+  echo "🔍 Linting staged files..."
+  echo "$STAGED_FILES" | xargs npx eslint --fix
+  echo "$STAGED_FILES" | xargs git add  # Re-stage after fixes
+fi
+EOF
+chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
+```
+
+**Problem**: `.git/hooks/` is local-only and not shared with the team. Use a framework instead.
+
+## Husky + lint-staged (Node.js Projects)
+
+The modern standard for JavaScript/TypeScript projects. Husky manages Git hooks; lint-staged runs commands only on staged files for speed.
+
+### Quick Setup (Husky v9+)
+
+```bash
+# Install
+npm install --save-dev husky lint-staged
+
+# Initialize Husky (creates .husky/ directory)
+npx husky init
+
+# The init command creates a pre-commit hook — edit it:
+echo "npx lint-staged" > .husky/pre-commit
+```
+
+### Configure lint-staged in `package.json`
+
+```json
+{
+  "lint-staged": {
+    "*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx}": [
+      "eslint --fix --max-warnings=0",
+      "prettier --write"
+    ],
+    "*.{css,scss}": [
+      "prettier --write",
+      "stylelint --fix"
+    ],
+    "*.{json,md,yml,yaml}": [
+      "prettier --write"
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Add Commit Message Linting
+
+```bash
+# Install commitlint
+npm install --save-dev @commitlint/cli @commitlint/config-conventional
+
+# Create commitlint config
+cat > commitlint.config.js << 'EOF'
+module.exports = {
+  extends: ['@commitlint/config-conventional'],
+  rules: {
+    'type-enum': [2, 'always', [
+      'feat', 'fix', 'docs', 'style', 'refactor',
+      'perf', 'test', 'build', 'ci', 'chore', 'revert'
+    ]],
+    'subject-max-length': [2, 'always', 72],
+    'body-max-line-length': [2, 'always', 100]
+  }
+};
+EOF
+
+# Add commit-msg hook
+echo "npx --no -- commitlint --edit \$1" > .husky/commit-msg
+```
+
+### Add Pre-Push Hook
+
+```bash
+# Run tests before pushing
+echo "npm test" > .husky/pre-push
+```
+
+### Complete Husky Directory Structure
+
+```
+project/
+├── .husky/
+│   ├── pre-commit        # npx lint-staged
+│   ├── commit-msg        # npx --no -- commitlint --edit $1
+│   └── pre-push          # npm test
+├── commitlint.config.js
+├── package.json          # lint-staged config here
+└── ...
+```
+
+## pre-commit Framework (Python / Polyglot)
+
+Language-agnostic framework that works with any project. Hooks are defined in YAML and run in isolated environments.
+
+### Setup
+
+```bash
+# Install (Python required)
+pip install pre-commit
+
+# Create config
+cat > .pre-commit-config.yaml << 'EOF'
+repos:
+  # Built-in checks
+  - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
+    rev: v4.6.0
+    hooks:
+      - id: trailing-whitespace
+      - id: end-of-file-fixer
+      - id: check-yaml
+      - id: check-json
+      - id: check-added-large-files
+        args: ['--maxkb=500']
+      - id: check-merge-conflict
+      - id: detect-private-key
+
+  # Python formatting
+  - repo: https://github.com/psf/black
+    rev: 24.4.2
+    hooks:
+      - id: black
+
+  # Python linting
+  - repo: https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff-pre-commit
+    rev: v0.4.4
+    hooks:
+      - id: ruff
+        args: ['--fix']
+      - id: ruff-format
+
+  # Shell script linting
+  - repo: https://github.com/shellcheck-py/shellcheck-py
+    rev: v0.10.0.1
+    hooks:
+      - id: shellcheck
+
+  # Commit message format
+  - repo: https://github.com/compilerla/conventional-pre-commit
+    rev: v3.2.0
+    hooks:
+      - id: conventional-pre-commit
+        stages: [commit-msg]
+EOF
+
+# Install hooks into .git/hooks/
+pre-commit install
+pre-commit install --hook-type commit-msg
+
+# Run against all files (first time)
+pre-commit run --all-files
+```
+
+### Key Commands
+
+```bash
+pre-commit install              # Install hooks
+pre-commit run --all-files      # Run on everything (CI or first setup)
+pre-commit autoupdate           # Update hook versions
+pre-commit run <hook-id>        # Run a specific hook
+pre-commit clean                # Clear cached environments
+```
+
+## Custom Hook Scripts (Any Language)
+
+For projects not using Node or Python, write hooks directly in shell.
+
+### Portable Pre-Commit Hook
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/sh
+# .githooks/pre-commit — Team-shared hooks directory
+set -e
+
+echo "=== Pre-Commit Checks ==="
+
+# 1. Prevent commits to main/master
+BRANCH=$(git symbolic-ref --short HEAD 2>/dev/null || echo "detached")
+if [ "$BRANCH" = "main" ] || [ "$BRANCH" = "master" ]; then
+  echo "❌ Direct commits to $BRANCH are not allowed. Use a feature branch."
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Check for debugging artifacts
+if git diff --cached --diff-filter=ACM | grep -nE '(console\.log|debugger|binding\.pry|import pdb)' > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+  echo "⚠️  Debug statements found in staged files:"
+  git diff --cached --diff-filter=ACM | grep -nE '(console\.log|debugger|binding\.pry|import pdb)'
+  echo "Remove them or use git commit --no-verify to bypass."
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# 3. Check for large files (>1MB)
+LARGE_FILES=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACM | while read f; do
+  size=$(wc -c < "$f" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
+  if [ "$size" -gt 1048576 ]; then echo "$f ($((size/1024))KB)"; fi
+done)
+if [ -n "$LARGE_FILES" ]; then
+  echo "❌ Large files detected:"
+  echo "$LARGE_FILES"
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# 4. Check for secrets patterns
+if git diff --cached --diff-filter=ACM | grep -nEi '(AKIA[0-9A-Z]{16}|sk-[a-zA-Z0-9]{48}|ghp_[a-zA-Z0-9]{36}|password\s*=\s*["\x27][^"\x27]+["\x27])' > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+  echo "🚨 Potential secrets detected in staged changes! Review before committing."
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "✅ All pre-commit checks passed"
+```
+
+### Share Custom Hooks via `core.hooksPath`
+
+```bash
+# In your repo, set a shared hooks directory
+git config core.hooksPath .githooks
+
+# Add to project setup docs or Makefile
+# Makefile
+setup:
+	git config core.hooksPath .githooks
+	chmod +x .githooks/*
+```
+
+## CI Integration
+
+Hooks are a first line of defense, but CI is the source of truth.
+
+### Run pre-commit in CI (GitHub Actions)
+
+```yaml
+# .github/workflows/lint.yml
+name: Lint
+on: [push, pull_request]
+jobs:
+  pre-commit:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.12'
+      - uses: pre-commit/action@v3.0.1
+```
+
+### Run lint-staged in CI (Validation Only)
+
+```yaml
+# Validate that lint-staged would pass (catch bypassed hooks)
+name: Lint Check
+on: [pull_request]
+jobs:
+  lint:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: 20
+      - run: npm ci
+      - run: npx eslint . --max-warnings=0
+      - run: npx prettier --check .
+```
+
+## Common Pitfalls & Fixes
+
+### Hooks Not Running
+
+| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
+|---|---|---|
+| Hooks silently skipped | Not installed in `.git/hooks/` | Run `npx husky init` or `pre-commit install` |
+| "Permission denied" | Hook file not executable | `chmod +x .husky/pre-commit` |
+| Hooks run but wrong ones | Stale hooks from old setup | Delete `.git/hooks/` contents, reinstall |
+| Works locally, fails in CI | Different Node/Python versions | Pin versions in CI config |
+
+### Performance Issues
+
+```json
+// ❌ Slow: runs on ALL files every commit
+{
+  "scripts": {
+    "precommit": "eslint src/ && prettier --write src/"
+  }
+}
+
+// ✅ Fast: lint-staged runs ONLY on staged files
+{
+  "lint-staged": {
+    "*.{js,ts}": ["eslint --fix", "prettier --write"]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Bypassing Hooks (When Needed)
+
+```bash
+# Skip all hooks for a single commit
+git commit --no-verify -m "wip: quick save"
+
+# Skip pre-push only
+git push --no-verify
+
+# Skip specific pre-commit hooks
+SKIP=eslint git commit -m "fix: update config"
+```
+
+> **Warning**: Bypassing hooks should be rare. If your team frequently bypasses, the hooks are too slow or too strict — fix them.
+
+## Migration Guide
+
+### Husky v4 → v9 Migration
+
+```bash
+# 1. Remove old Husky
+npm uninstall husky
+rm -rf .husky
+
+# 2. Remove old config from package.json
+# Delete "husky": { "hooks": { ... } } section
+
+# 3. Install fresh
+npm install --save-dev husky
+npx husky init
+
+# 4. Recreate hooks
+echo "npx lint-staged" > .husky/pre-commit
+echo "npx --no -- commitlint --edit \$1" > .husky/commit-msg
+
+# 5. Clean up — old Husky used package.json config,
+#    new Husky uses .husky/ directory with plain scripts
+```
+
+### Adopting Hooks on an Existing Project
+
+```bash
+# Step 1: Start with formatting only (low friction)
+# lint-staged config:
+{ "*.{js,ts}": ["prettier --write"] }
+
+# Step 2: Add linting after team adjusts (1-2 weeks later)
+{ "*.{js,ts}": ["eslint --fix", "prettier --write"] }
+
+# Step 3: Add commit message linting
+# Step 4: Add pre-push test runner
+
+# Gradual adoption prevents team resistance
+```
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- **Staged files only** — Never lint the entire codebase on every commit
+- **Auto-fix when possible** — `--fix` flags reduce developer friction
+- **Fast hooks** — Pre-commit should complete in < 5 seconds
+- **Fail loud** — Clear error messages with actionable fixes
+- **Team-shared** — Use Husky or `core.hooksPath` so hooks are version-controlled
+- **CI as backup** — Hooks are convenience; CI is the enforcer
+- **Gradual adoption** — Start with formatting, add linting, then testing
+
+## Related Skills
+
+- `@codebase-audit-pre-push` - Deep audit before GitHub push
+- `@verification-before-completion` - Verification before claiming work is done
+- `@bash-pro` - Advanced shell scripting for custom hooks
+- `@github-actions-templates` - CI/CD workflow templates
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     "source": "community",
     "date_added": "2026-02-27"
   },
+  {
+    "id": "git-hooks-automation",
+    "path": "skills/git-hooks-automation",
+    "category": "uncategorized",
+    "name": "git-hooks-automation",
+    "description": "Master Git hooks setup with Husky, lint-staged, pre-commit framework, and commitlint. Automate code quality gates, formatting, linting, and commit message enforcement before code reaches CI.",
+    "risk": "safe",
+    "source": "community",
+    "date_added": "2026-03-07"
+  },
   {
     "id": "git-pr-workflows-git-workflow",
     "path": "skills/git-pr-workflows-git-workflow",