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lefthook vs simple-git-hooks

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lefthooksimple-git-hooks
LanguageGoJavaScript
LicenceMITMIT
Stars8.9k1.7k
Latestv2.1.172.14.0
Last push2026-10-052026-08-28
Release cadenceabout 9 days between releasesabout 230 days between releases
Active contributors22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace husky. Alternatives to husky →

    Full replacementlefthookOne lefthook.yml for all hooks, a single binary with no Node.js requirement.

    Partialsimple-git-hooksHooks declared in package.json, without a hooks directory, one command per hook.