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pre-commit vs prek: catalog facts
pre-commitprek
Free

Free and open source.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Installs hook environments for many languages automatically
  • Hooks shared across projects through a single config file
  • Compatible with pre-commit configurations
  • Requires Python to run
  • First run can be slow while hook environments are installed
  • Individual hooks may still require their own tools and dependencies.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: 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 September 22, 2026

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