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Git Pre-commit Hooks

Git hooks are scripts that Git executes before or after events such as commit, push, and receive. Pre-commit hooks are useful in detecting secrets automatically before developers commit work locally on their machines.

The Cyber Security team has recommended a pre-commit git hook called Detect Secrets for preventing secrets being commited to git.

Further guidance

• Git hooks
• Cyber Security pre-commit install guidance

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