install-commithooks

Install shared commithooks dispatchers and library modules into a git repository.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rahulrajaram/rahulskills --skill install-commithooks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: install-commithooks
Source: https://github.com/rahulrajaram/rahulskills/tree/main/skills/install-commithooks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rahulrajaram/rahulskills --skill install-commithooks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the setup of a robust Git hooks framework within a project, ensuring code quality and consistency across all contributors without manual configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized Hook Management: Installs shared dispatchers and library modules into the project's .git/ directory.
  • Automated Stub Generation: Creates project-specific hook stubs in .githooks/ based on detected project type (e.g., Rust, Node.js, Python).
  • Seamless Integration: Wires hook installation into the project's development setup path for easy onboarding of new contributors.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project or onboarding a new developer, run this skill to automatically set up pre-commit, commit-msg, and pre-push hooks that enforce coding standards and prevent common mistakes.

Quick Start

Run /install-commithooks to set up the shared commithooks framework in the current git repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-commithooks

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up git hooks for consistent code quality across my team?

To set up git hooks for consistent code quality, you can use a shared commithooks framework that installs dispatchers and library modules into your project's .git/ directory. This automatically scaffolds pre-commit, commit-msg, and pre-push hooks to enforce coding standards for all contributors.

Can I automatically generate pre-commit hook stubs for different programming languages?

Yes, you can automatically generate pre-commit hook stubs for different programming languages. The installation process scaffolds project-specific hook stubs in the .githooks/ directory by detecting the project type, such as Rust, Node.js, or Python, and generating the appropriate configuration.

What is the best way to automate git hook installation for new developers onboarding?

The best way to automate git hook installation for new developers is integrating the setup into the project's development path. This wires hook installation directly into the onboarding workflow, requiring new contributors to run a single command to enforce all coding standards.

Does installing commithooks work during an active git rebase or merge?

Installing commithooks does not work during an active git rebase or merge. The installation process includes pre-flight checks for git repository integrity and will safely detect active rebase or merge states to prevent corrupting your repository during hook setup.

Why do I need shared git hooks instead of local pre-commit configurations?

You need shared git hooks instead of local pre-commit configurations to ensure project consistency across all contributors without manual configuration. A centralized framework copies shared dispatchers and library modules directly into .git/, preventing common mistakes uniformly.

Do I need any external dependencies to install the commithooks framework?

You do not need any external dependencies to install the commithooks framework. The installation operates independently to copy dispatchers and library modules into .git/ and scaffold .githooks/ stubs with automatic resolution of hook source paths.