prek
A fast, dependency-free Git hook manager written in Rust, designed as a drop-in alternative to pre-commit.
What is prek?
prek is a Git hook manager written in Rust, designed as a drop-in alternative to the popular pre-commit framework. It solves the problem of managing and running Git hooks for code quality checks, formatting, and linting by providing a faster, dependency-free tool that maintains full compatibility with existing configurations.
Developers and teams already using pre-commit who want improved performance, or those new to Git hook management looking for a modern, efficient tool. It's particularly valuable for projects in monorepos or those using multiple programming languages.
Developers choose prek for its significant performance improvements, dependency-free single binary, and enhanced user experience features like parallel hook execution and built-in monorepo support, while maintaining full compatibility with their existing pre-commit workflows.
Overview
⚡ A fast Git hook manager written in Rust, designed as a drop-in alternative to pre-commit, reimagined.
Use Cases
Best For
- Teams migrating from pre-commit who want better performance
- Managing Git hooks in monorepo projects
- Running code quality checks across multiple programming languages
- Reducing disk space usage from hook environments
- Parallel execution of Git hooks to speed up CI/CD pipelines
- Projects wanting dependency-free hook management without Python runtime
Not Ideal For
- Projects using hooks in languages not yet fully supported by prek, such as some esoteric or less common toolchains
- Teams that rely heavily on pre-commit's extensive plugin ecosystem and community-contributed hooks
- Environments with strict Python toolchain management where introducing a Rust-based binary adds complexity
Pros & Cons
Pros
Benchmarks show it's multiple times faster than pre-commit with parallel hook execution and efficient disk usage, reducing CI/CD times significantly.
Prek is a single binary with no external runtime requirements, eliminating Python installation hassles and simplifying deployment.
It maintains full compatibility with existing pre-commit configurations, allowing teams to switch without rewriting hook definitions.
Workspace mode handles multiple projects efficiently, a feature long-requested in pre-commit, simplifying hook management across repositories.
Cons
The README admits not all languages have full drop-in parity yet, which can block adoption in multi-language projects relying on niche hooks.
As a newer tool, prek may have undiscovered bugs, fewer stability guarantees, and less extensive testing compared to the mature pre-commit.
It lacks the vast community of third-party hooks and integrations available in pre-commit, limiting customization options for advanced use cases.
Open Source Alternative To
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