https://takao.blog/en/tags/hooks/Recent content in Hooks on Commentary of TakaoHugo -- gohugo.ioenCommentary of TakaoSat, 13 Jun 2026 23:11:50 +0900https://takao.blog/en/web/git-hooks-automation/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0900https://takao.blog/en/web/git-hooks-automation/<img src="https://takao.blog/img/thumnail.webp" alt="Featured image of post Git Hooks for Automation: Beyond Code Quality" /><h2 id="introduction">Introduction </h2><p>Git hooks are executable scripts that run automatically at specific points in the Git lifecycle. While many developers associate them solely with code formatting and linting, their potential extends far beyond—into workflow automation, project management, and team collaboration. This article explores how to leverage Git hooks for comprehensive automation strategies.</p> <h2 id="understanding-git-hooks">Understanding Git Hooks </h2><p>Git hooks reside in the <code>.git/hooks/</code> directory of every repository. They are standard executable scripts written in any language—bash, Python, Node.js, or Ruby. Hooks fall into two categories: <strong>client-side hooks</strong> (pre-commit, pre-push, commit-msg) that run on a developer&rsquo;s machine, and <strong>server-side hooks</strong> (pre-receive, update, post-receive) that execute on the remote repository.</p>