pre-commit hook is not working.
I set per-commit global git hook. But when i commit file no triggers happens. Is there a way to solve this problem?
If your global Git pre-commit hook isn't triggering when you commit, here are some things to check and troubleshoot:
- Verify Global Hook Path**
Global hooks in Git are not natively supported. However, you might have set them up manually using
core.hooksPath. Check your configuration:
CMD COMMAND git config --global --get core.hooksPath
If this returns a path, ensure that your hook is inside this directory under pre-commit (without file extensions).
- Check Hook Permissions** Ensure your hook is executable:
CMD COMMAND chmod +x /path/to/hooks/pre-commit
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Confirm Hook is in the Correct Location** If using a global hook path, the script should be in the directory specified by
core.hooksPath. If you are expecting Git’s default hooks location (.git/hooksin each repo), remember that global hooks don’t automatically apply—you must copy them to each repo’s.git/hooksdirectory. -
Debug by Adding Logging** Modify your
pre-commithook to include debug output:
CMD COMMAND #!/bin/bash echo "Pre-commit hook triggered" >> /tmp/git-hook.log exit 0 # Ensure the commit succeeds for testing
Then try committing and check if /tmp/git-hook.log is created.
- Ensure the Hook is Triggered by Git Try running the hook manually:
CMD COMMAND /path/to/hooks/pre-commit
If it doesn't execute, there may be syntax errors or incorrect shebang (#!/bin/bash or #!/usr/bin/env bash).
- Use a Git Hook Manager (Optional) Tools like pre-commit allow for global hook management across multiple repositories.
Let me know if you're still facing issues, and I can help troubleshoot further!