Why is this better than standard Git hooks alone?

It allows Claude to intelligently review the context of changes and provide qualitative guidance that static hooks might miss.

Can I use this with existing pre-commit hooks?

Yes, it is designed to complement existing Git hooks by providing an AI-driven layer of verification before the commit command is executed.

How does this help team collaboration?

By ensuring every commit is verified, it reduces the risk of breaking the main branch and maintains a cleaner codebase for all contributors.

What does the Verify Before Committing skill do?

It acts as a safety layer that triggers checks or validations whenever Claude is about to commit code to your Git repository.

Verify Before Committing

Name: Verify Before Committing
Author: viteinfinite

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Developer Tools

Validates code changes and project integrity before finalizing Git commits to ensure high-quality version control.

About

This skill provides a safeguard for your development workflow by automatically performing verification checks whenever a Git commit is about to be created. It ensures that changes meet project standards, tests pass, or specific criteria are met before code is committed, helping developers maintain a clean and functional repository history while reducing the likelihood of broken builds. By integrating directly into the Claude Code environment, it bridges the gap between AI-generated code and production-ready versioning.

Key Features

Automated pre-commit verification prompts
2 GitHub stars
Integration with Git workflow management
Seamless synchronization between .claude and .codex configurations
Prevention of accidental or low-quality commits
Standardized quality checks for staged changes

Use Cases

Enforcing linting and testing rules before every code submission
Double-checking for sensitive information or debug logs in staged files
Maintaining a high-quality commit history in collaborative team projects

About

Key Features

Automated pre-commit verification prompts
2 GitHub stars
Integration with Git workflow management
Seamless synchronization between .claude and .codex configurations
Prevention of accidental or low-quality commits
Standardized quality checks for staged changes

Use Cases

Enforcing linting and testing rules before every code submission
Double-checking for sensitive information or debug logs in staged files
Maintaining a high-quality commit history in collaborative team projects