diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index fa149921c..7847800d8 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -27,5 +27,5 @@ What type of change does your PR introduce to Homepage?
 
 - [ ] If adding a service widget or a change that requires it, I have added corresponding documentation changes.
 - [ ] If adding a new widget I have reviewed the [guidelines](https://gethomepage.dev/latest/more/development/#service-widget-guidelines).
-- [ ] If applicable, I have checked that all tests pass with e.g. `pnpm lint`.
+- [ ] I have checked that all code style checks pass using pre-commit hooks and linting checks with `pnpm lint` (see development guidelines).
 - [ ] If applicable, I have tested my code for new features & regressions on both mobile & desktop devices, using the latest version of major browsers.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 2920f8d29..f276c2dc9 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Please see the [documentation regarding development](https://gethomepage.dev/lat
 
 ## Use a Consistent Coding Style
 
-This project follows the [Airbnb JavaScript Style Guide](https://github.com/airbnb/javascript), please follow it when submitting pull requests.
+Please see information in the docs regarding [code formatting with pre-commit hooks](https://gethomepage.dev/latest/more/development.md#code-formatting-with-pre-commit-hooks).
 
 ## License
 
diff --git a/docs/more/development.md b/docs/more/development.md
index f0468e7f7..8b261c4eb 100644
--- a/docs/more/development.md
+++ b/docs/more/development.md
@@ -31,6 +31,15 @@ Once dependencies have been installed you can lint your code with
 pnpm lint
 ```
 
+## Code formatting with pre-commit hooks
+
+To ensure a consistent style and formatting across the project source, the project utilizes Git [`pre-commit`](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Customizing-Git-Git-Hooks) hooks to perform some formatting and linting before a commit is allowed.
+That way, everyone uses the same style and some common issues can be caught early on.
+
+Once installed, hooks will run when you commit. If the formatting isn't quite right or a linter catches something, the commit will be rejected.
+You'll need to look at the output and fix the issue. Some hooks will format failing files, so all you need to do is `git add` those files again
+and retry your commit.
+
 ## Service Widget Guidelines
 
 To ensure cohesiveness of various widgets, the following should be used as a guide for developing new widgets: