pre-commit hook is not working.

[dronolet]

I set per-commit global git hook. But when i commit file no triggers happens. Is there a way to solve this problem?

[visheshkumar00]

If your global Git pre-commit hook isn't triggering when you commit, here are some things to check and troubleshoot:

1. 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).

2. Check Hook Permissions**
   Ensure your hook is executable:

CMD COMMAND
chmod +x /path/to/hooks/pre-commit

3. 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/hooks in each repo), remember that global hooks don’t automatically apply—you must copy them to each repo’s .git/hooks directory.

4. Debug by Adding Logging**
   Modify your pre-commit hook 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.

5. 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).

6. Use a Git Hook Manager (Optional)
   Tools like pre-commit allow for global hook management across multiple repositories.

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Let me know if you're still facing issues, and I can help troubleshoot further!