Noverify

Noverify is a term used to describe an option in various software tools that disables a verification step during operation. It is not a formal standard, and its exact meaning varies by context and tool. Generally, it appears as a boolean flag that turns off automatic checks, such as pre-run validation, certificate or identity verification, or digital-signature checks.

In version control, Git uses the --no-verify flag with commands like git commit. This bypasses client-side hooks such as pre-commit and commit-msg, allowing the action to proceed without running those hooks. Server-side hooks and repository integrity checks may still apply.

In networking and security, noverify-like options disable verification of credentials or identities during a connection. For example, some TLS libraries expose a setting equivalent to skipping certificate verification (such as Go’s tls.Config with InsecureSkipVerify). Such options can also appear as --noverify or similar in certain tools. While they may help in testing or development, they greatly reduce security by making connections vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks and should be avoided in production.

In build, deployment, and package-management workflows, noverify may refer to skipping integrity, signature, or hash checks. This can speed up operations but at the cost of trusting unverified artifacts. As with TLS-related uses, this should be restricted to controlled environments and always documented for users.

Overall, noverify signals a trade-off between convenience and security. Users should consult the specific tool’s documentation to understand its exact behavior and risks.