Git hooks are scripts that run automatically every time a particular event occurs in a Git repository[1][2]. They allow you to customize Git's internal behavior and trigger customizable actions at key points in the development life cycle[1].
Some common use cases for Git hooks include:
Enforcing a commit policy[1][4]
Altering the project environment depending on the state of the repository[1]
Implementing continuous integration workflows[1]
Validating a set of ref updates before a push occurs[2]
Restoring data in the working tree that Git can't track, such as permissions data[2]
Git hooks can be written in any language and reside in the .git/hooks directory of every Git repository[1][2]. They are local to the repository and ...
