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commitguard

Free#18 of 26 in Git Hooks Management Tools

commitguard: An open-source YAML hook manager for commit validation and staged-file workflows. Ranked #18 of 26 in Git Hooks Management Tools by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for teams wanting YAML hooks with commit validation.

6.4/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Teams wanting YAML hooks with commit validation
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Hook stages
    All
  • Facts checked
    20 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Covers pre-commit, commit-msg, pre-push and other lifecycle stages
    • Runs commands sequentially or in parallel with staged-file filtering
    • Validates commit messages against Conventional Commits

  • Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript projects
    • No AI-assisted features
    • Centers on Git hooks rather than broader CI workflow management

Our verdict on commitguard

commitguard is an open-source command-line tool from Mouli Bheemaneti for Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript projects. It reads a commitguard.yaml file, installs scripts into .git/hooks, and runs configured commands for Git lifecycle events. Its documented audience is solo developers and small to mid-market teams that want YAML-defined validation close to the commit workflow. The CLI exposes install, uninstall, run and list commands for managing those hooks.

Its strongest area is hook coverage and command control. commitguard supports pre-commit, commit-msg, pre-push, post-checkout and pre-merge-commit stages, giving teams several points for checks beyond a single pre-commit gate. Commands can run sequentially or in parallel, while staged-file filtering and glob patterns let configurations target relevant changes. Conventional Commits validation adds a focused guard for commit-message quality. Installation is documented through npm and Bun, and YAML parsing uses Bun YAML.

The trade-off is a deliberately narrow scope. commitguard concentrates on local Git lifecycle hooks, not a wider automation platform, and its stated project fit is Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript. Teams that want a YAML-centered hook layer with multiple stages, parallel execution and commit-message validation should find the feature set aligned with that need. Teams seeking AI features, broader CI orchestration or tooling designed primarily for other language ecosystems should choose an alternative with those capabilities.

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commitguard pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

commitguard fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Hook stagesAll
Shared configurationNot verified
Monorepo supportNot verified
CI executionNot verified
Package manager integrationYes
Platform supportNot verified
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
PricingOpen source
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked20 Oct 2026

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