pre-commit

Automate pre-commit checks for formatting, linting, and security on staged files.

Updated Jan 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cogni-AI-OU/xero-fin-ops --skill pre-commit-cogni-ai-ou
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentā–¼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pre-commit
Source: https://github.com/Cogni-AI-OU/xero-fin-ops/tree/main/.github/skills/pre-commit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cogni-AI-OU/xero-fin-ops --skill pre-commit-cogni-ai-ou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guide for using pre-commit framework usage, configuration, and custom hook development. Focus on autonomous validation, diagnostics, and fix workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Staged-file validation: Run formatting and linting across staged files to catch issues before commit.
  • Custom hooks & configuration: Create and reuse local hooks and manage configurations for team workflows.
  • Diagnostics & fixes: Guidance on troubleshooting failures and applying auto-fixes where available.

Quick Start

Run pre-commit on all files before committing to catch issues early.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-commit

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

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How do I run linting and formatting checks on staged Git files before committing?ā–¼

Staged-file validation runs formatting and linting across staged Git files to catch code quality issues before commit. This requires a .pre-commit-config.yaml configuration to define which checks execute on your changes.

How do I configure custom local hooks for team code quality workflows?ā–¼

Custom hooks and configuration allow you to create and reuse local hooks while managing .pre-commit-config.yaml files for team workflows. This ensures consistent pre-commit validation across your development team.

Do I need a .pre-commit-config.yaml file to automate pre-commit checks?ā–¼

Yes, a .pre-commit-config.yaml configuration is required to automate pre-commit checks. This file defines the formatting, linting, and security checks that run against your staged changes in Git.

What is the best way to troubleshoot pre-commit hook failures and apply auto-fixes?ā–¼

Diagnostics and fixes provide guidance on troubleshooting pre-commit hook failures and applying auto-fixes where available. This workflow helps resolve formatting and linting issues blocking your Git commits.

Can I integrate pre-commit hooks with CI pipelines for continuous code quality validation?ā–¼

Pre-commit hooks integrate with team workflows and CI pipelines to validate code quality. Running these checks on staged changes ensures consistent formatting and linting before code reaches shared branches.