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lefthook vs prek

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lefthookprek
LanguageGoRust
LicenceMITMIT
Stars8.9k8.6k
Latestv2.1.17v0.5.5
Last push2026-10-052026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 9 days between releasesabout 9 days between releases
Active contributors22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace pre-commit. Alternatives to pre-commit →

    Full replacementlefthookRuns hook commands in parallel, but uses tools you install instead of building an environment per hook.

    Drop-inprekReads .pre-commit-config.yaml and runs the same hooks, reimplemented in Rust.