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+---
+
+# For use with pre-commit.
+# See usage instructions at http://pre-commit.com
+
+-   id: bashate
+    name: bashate
+    description: This hook runs bashate for linting shell scripts
+    entry: bashate
+    language: python
+    types: [shell]
+    verbose: true