diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
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index 0000000000..66ebc77291
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+repos:
+  - repo: local
+    hooks:
+      - id: go-tests
+        name: Go tests (backend)
+        entry: make test-backend
+        language: system
+        pass_filenames: false
+
+      - id: web-tests
+        name: Web tests
+        entry: make test-web
+        language: system
+        pass_filenames: false
+
+      - id: web-lint
+        name: Web lint
+        entry: make lint-web
+        language: system
+        pass_filenames: false
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -208,6 +208,35 @@ go fmt ./...
 go vet ./...
 ```
 
+## Pre-commit Hooks
+
+We use `pre-commit` to run the backend tests, web tests, and web lint before commits.
+
+### Install
+
+```bash
+# Install pre-commit (https://pre-commit.com/#install)
+pipx install pre-commit
+
+# Install git hooks
+pre-commit install
+```
+
+### Run Manually
+
+```bash
+# Run all hooks once
+pre-commit run --all-files
+```
+
+### Hooks Config
+
+The hooks are defined in `.pre-commit-config.yaml` and run these Makefile targets:
+
+- `make test-backend`
+- `make test-web`
+- `make lint-web`
+
 ## Project Status
 
 ✅ **Core Features Working**
@@ -233,4 +262,3 @@ See [apps/backend/NEXT_STEPS.md](apps/backend/NEXT_STEPS.md) for the complete ro
 ## Acknowledgments
 
 Built with Go and inspired by modern DevOps practices and AI-assisted development workflows.
-