lefthook ☆
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Description:
Fast and powerful Git hooks manager for any type of projects
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.0.12@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 12, 2025
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Stars: 7,199  |  Forks: 262  |  Language: Go  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: git hooks automation devops code-quality
Install: brew install lefthook
About:
Lefthook is a Git hooks manager written in Go, designed to execute scripts on Git events like pre-commit or pre-push. It provides a configuration-as-code approach, allowing teams to define and share hooks in a single file, ensuring consistency across development environments. Its main value proposition is speed, flexibility, and the ability to run scripts in parallel across multiple programming languages.
Key Features:
  • Configuration-as-code via a single `lefthook.yml` file
  • Parallel execution of hooks for improved performance
  • Support for scripts in any language (Shell, Node.js, Ruby, Go, etc.)
  • Local and shared configurations for team consistency
  • Selective hook execution (e.g., only for staged files)
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing code quality standards (linting, formatting) before commits
  • Automating security checks or tests in pre-push hooks
  • Standardizing Git workflows across a development team
Alternatives:
  • pre-commit – Python-based, very popular but Lefthook is language-agnostic and often faster
  • husky – Node.js-centric, while Lefthook is designed for polyglot projects
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