prek: Fast Pre-commit Hook Runner for Python

· Python Developer Tooling Handbook – pydevtools.com · Sept. 1, 2026, 1:39 a.m.
Summary
prek is a faster, dependency-free reimplementation of the pre-commit framework for Python, designed to reduce runtime and setup friction. It enhances performance significantly while using less disk space by managing toolchains across hooks, cloning repositories in parallel, and executing hooks concurrently based on priority.
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