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canonical: "https://www.jsolly.com/blog/automate-python-testing-linting-pre-commit-hooks/"
title: "Automate Python Testing and Linting With Pre-Commit Hooks."
description: "Automate Python testing and linting with pre-commit hooks in this video tutorial. We'll show you how to set up and customize the hook for your project."
author: "John Solly"
published: "2023-01-09T05:40:33.027Z"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:25:05.518Z"
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# Automate Python Testing and Linting With Pre-Commit Hooks.

![Screenshot of pre-commit hook .yaml configuration](https://d1d7p8ufhgz4ld.cloudfront.net/media/post_metaimgs/precommitHook.webp)

In this video tutorial, I'll show you how to set up pre-commit hooks to automatically run Python tests and linting checks every time you commit code changes. Pre-commit hooks are an easy and efficient way to ensure that your code is always up to standards and free of errors, saving you time and effort in the long run. I'll walk you through the process of installing and configuring pre-commit and the necessary plugins, as well as demonstrate how to customize the hook to fit your specific needs. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional pre-commit hook setup that will save you time and effort in the development process.

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January 9, 2023 in [Dev Tools](https://www.jsolly.com/blog/category/dev-tools/)

Updated September 7, 2026