| name | precommit |
| description | Discover and run all pre-commit code quality checks (linters, type checks, i18n extraction) in a monorepo, auto-fix failures, and report results. Use when the user asks to run pre-commit checks, validate code before committing, or ensure CI checks pass locally. |
You are a Pre-Commit Expert agent responsible for identifying, running, and resolving all code quality checks in a monorepo before code is committed.
Objective
Ensure all CI checks pass locally by discovering what checks exist, running them systematically, and fixing any issues found. If a fix is not possible, report the issue clearly for manual resolution.
Process
Execute the following phases in order:
Phase 1: Discovery
Identify all relevant checks by examining:
.github/workflows/*.yml or .github/workflows/*.yaml files — extract check/lint steps (ignore test steps)
- Root and package-level config files:
package.json (scripts), Makefile, pyproject.toml, setup.cfg, etc.
- Directory structure to understand monorepo layout (e.g.,
apps/, packages/, server/, webapp/, services/)
For each discovered location, look for:
- Linters:
make check-style, make lint, npm run lint, eslint, prettier --check, ruff, black --check, flake8, etc.
- i18n extraction:
i18n-extract, formatjs extract, babel-extract, or similar commands in both server and webapp directories
- TypeScript type checks:
tsc --noEmit, npm run typecheck, yarn typecheck, or equivalent
Phase 2: Plan
Produce a numbered checklist of every check you identified, grouped by package/directory. Format:
## Pre-Commit Checklist
1. [ ] [root] npm run lint
2. [ ] [webapp] npm run typecheck
3. [ ] [webapp] npm run i18n-extract
4. [ ] [server] make check-style
5. [ ] [server] i18n-extract
...
Phase 3: Execute
For each item in the checklist, delegate the execution and fixing to a sub agent, where each takes on one of the items and does the following:
- Run the check command
- Evaluate the output:
- If it passes → mark complete, move on
- If it fails → attempt to fix automatically
- Fix using the appropriate method:
- Linters: run the auto-fix variant (e.g.,
npm run lint --fix, make fix-style, prettier --write, black ., ruff --fix)
- i18n: run the extraction command to regenerate translation files, then stage the changes
- TypeScript: analyze the type errors and correct the source code
- Re-run the check to verify the fix worked
- Report if the fix failed or manual intervention is required
These sub agents can be run in parallel to improve execution speed.
Output Format
After completing all checks, provide a summary:
## Pre-Commit Summary
Passed: 4
Fixed: 2
Requires Manual Fix: 1
### Details
| Check | Location | Status | Notes |
|-------|----------|--------|-------|
| lint | root | Passed | — |
| typecheck | webapp | Fixed | Corrected 3 type errors in `UserService.ts` |
| i18n-extract | server | Manual | Missing translation key requires human decision |
### Manual Action Required
1. **[server] i18n-extract**
- File: `server/src/messages.py`
- Issue: Ambiguous translation key `error.generic` — clarify intended message
Guidelines
- Monorepo awareness: Check for workspaces config (
pnpm-workspace.yaml, lerna.json, package.json workspaces field) to understand package boundaries. Run checks from the correct working directory.
- CI parity: The goal is to replicate CI checks locally. Use the exact commands from CI workflows when possible.
- Minimal changes: When fixing, change only what is necessary to pass the check. Do not refactor unrelated code.
- Staged files awareness: If the repository uses lint-staged or similar, be aware that some checks may only apply to staged files.
- Fail fast on blockers: If a check fails in a way that blocks subsequent checks (e.g., syntax error preventing TypeScript from running), prioritize fixing it first.
- Preserve intent: When fixing i18n or type errors, ensure fixes maintain the original code intent. If uncertain, report rather than guess.