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pre-commit vs Precious: catalog facts
pre-commitPrecious
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under either the Apache-2.0 or MIT license.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Installs hook environments for many languages automatically
  • Hooks shared across projects through a single config file
  • Runs multiple linters and formatters with one command
  • Uses a single project configuration file
  • Requires Python to run
  • First run can be slow while hook environments are installed
  • Requires the configured linters and formatters to be installed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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