A comprehensive utility for automating repository-level checks including linting, testing, and commit message formatting via Git hooks.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install git-hooks
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install git-hooks using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Git Hooks Automation & Management?
Git Hooks provide a robust mechanism to trigger custom scripts during pivotal moments in the Git lifecycle. This entry in the Openclaw Skills ecosystem enables developers to programmatically manage these triggers, ensuring that every commit meets project standards before it ever reaches the remote repository. By automating the setup of pre-commit, pre-push, and commit-msg hooks, it maintains high code quality and consistency across various development environments.
The skill simplifies the process of creating executable scripts within the .git/hooks directory. Whether you are working solo or as part of a distributed team, using these Openclaw Skills allows you to enforce organizational standards without manual oversight, effectively acting as a first line of defense against sub-par code or security vulnerabilities.
Git Hooks Automation & Management Use Cases
- Enforce linting on staged files to prevent formatting errors from entering the codebase.
- Validate commit messages against the Conventional Commits standard for cleaner project history.
- Scan staged changes for sensitive data like API keys and passwords before they are committed.
- Execute test suites automatically before any push to remote branches to ensure stability.
How Git Hooks Automation & Management Works
- Verification: The skill first confirms the presence of a .git directory to ensure it is operating within a valid repository root.
- Backup: Existing hooks are automatically backed up with a .bak extension to prevent accidental loss of previous configurations.
- Script Generation: Custom shell scripts are generated based on the specific hook type (e.g., pre-commit or pre-push) using cross-platform compatible syntax.
- Permission Management: The skill applies the necessary executable permissions using chmod +x to ensure the Git environment can trigger the scripts.
- Execution: Once installed, Git automatically runs these scripts at the designated lifecycle stage, allowing the skill to intercept and validate actions.
Git Hooks Automation & Management Setup
To get started with this skill from the Openclaw Skills repository, ensure you are in a local Git project. You can initialize a basic hook using the following commands:
# Verify you are in a git repo
test -d .git && echo "Repository found"
# Create a hook (example: pre-commit)
cat > .git/hooks/pre-commit << 'EOF'
#!/bin/sh
echo "Running pre-commit checks..."
# Add your logic here
EOF
# Make the hook executable
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
No external API keys are required for this skill.
Git Hooks Automation & Management Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages localized configurations within the repository structure. It primarily interacts with the following file taxonomy:
| Location | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
.git/hooks/ |
The directory where active Git hook scripts reside. | Directory |
.git/hooks/[hook-name] |
The executable shell script triggered by Git. | Script |
.git/hooks/*.bak |
Backup of previous hook versions to ensure safety. | Backup |
core.hooksPath |
A Git configuration setting used for shared team hooks. | Config |
Data is processed locally, ensuring that Openclaw Skills remain private and secure within your local machine environment.
Git Hooks Automation & Management Advanced Features
- Support for team-wide hook distribution by redirecting the hooks path to a tracked project folder.
- Integrated secret-leak prevention patterns that scan diffs for common credential formats.
- Cross-platform compatibility using /bin/sh to ensure scripts work for all contributors.
- Ability to bypass automated checks using the --no-verify flag for urgent, manual overrides.
- Multi-language support allowing hooks to trigger Node.js, Python, or Ruby scripts as needed.
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