Husky
Husky is a popular open-source tool for managing Git hooks in Node.js projects, allowing developers to automate tasks like linting, testing, or formatting code before commits or pushes. It simplifies hook setup by providing a configuration file (typically in package.json) to define scripts that run automatically during Git events, ensuring code quality and consistency. By integrating seamlessly with npm or yarn, it helps enforce team standards and prevent errors in version control workflows.
Developers should use Husky when working on collaborative Node.js projects to automate pre-commit or pre-push checks, such as running ESLint, Prettier, or unit tests, which reduces bugs and maintains code standards. It's particularly useful in CI/CD pipelines and teams where consistent code quality is critical, as it catches issues early without manual intervention. For example, it can prevent commits with syntax errors or failing tests, saving time in code reviews and deployments.