Git hooks are a useful feature that allows you to run custom scripts before or after certain Git operations. Here are the steps to use Git hooks for custom actions:
Navigate to the root directory of your Git repository.
Open the .git folder in your repository. If you cannot see it, make sure hidden files and folders are visible on your system.
Inside the .git folder, you will find a folder called hooks. This is where you can place your custom hook scripts. Each file in this folder represents a specific Git event (e.g., pre-commit, post-checkout, etc.).
Choose the appropriate Git event you want to trigger your custom action. For example, if you want to run a script before committing changes, create or modify the pre-commit file.
Write your custom script in the hook file using any programming language or shell script syntax. Ensure the script is executable. For example, you can use Bash scripting syntax for simple actions.
#!/bin/bash
# Custom action script
echo "Running custom action before committing changes..."
# Additional commands or actions
Save and close the hook file.
Make sure the hook file has executable permissions. If not, you can set the permissions using the following command:
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
Test your custom action by performing the associated Git operation. For example, if you created a pre-commit hook, try committing changes to see if your custom action is executed.
You can repeat the steps above for different Git hooks or events to perform different actions before or after Git operations.
It's important to note that Git hooks are not shared among repositories, so if you have multiple repositories, you will need to manually set up hooks in each repository individually.