---
title: "Run only the relevant linters and formatters on changed files with Precious"
description: "Run just the applicable quality checks on changed files so pre-commit and CI feedback stays fast and targeted."
verification: "listed"
source: "https://github.com/houseabsolute/precious"
author: "houseabsolute"
publisher_type: "open_source_project"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "houseabsolute/precious"
  github_stars: 152
---

# Run only the relevant linters and formatters on changed files with Precious

Run just the applicable quality checks on changed files so pre-commit and CI feedback stays fast and targeted.

## Prerequisites

precious

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

Install command or upstream instructions:

```
Install the Precious binary, configure the repository linters and formatters it should manage, then run it against changed files or a diff range.
```

## Documentation

- https://github.com/houseabsolute/precious

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/run-only-the-relevant-linters-and-formatters-on-changed-files-with-precious/)