How to run Git pre-commit hooks while committing from the IDE

Question

How to configure the IDE to automatically run Git pre-commit hooks before committing changes?

Answer

To automatically run Git pre-commit hooks in the IDE, follow these steps:

1. Place the hook script inside the project's .git/hooks directory. For a pre-commit hook, the script file should be named pre-commit
2. The IDE automatically detects standard Git hooks placed in this directory
3. Ensure that the execution of Git hooks is enabled in the IDE:
   • Open the Commit tool window (usually accessible via Ctrl+K or Cmd+K)
   • In the commit message area, click the gear icon (Commit Options)
   • Verify that the Run Git Hooks option is checked

If the Run Git hooks option is missing from the commit options, see Run git hooks option missing in Commit settings: core.hooksPath overrides hook location.