diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
index ba6c2de..c17d570 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ repos:
       hooks:
           - id: ruff
             args: ["--extend-ignore", "I001,D301,D401,PLR2004,PLR0913"]
+            exclude: tests/
 
     - repo: "https://github.com/jendrikseipp/vulture"
       rev: "v2.7"
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 1e0d44e..16403b7 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@
     ]
     ignore-init-module-imports = true
     line-length = 100
+    per-file-ignores = { "cli.py" = ["PLR0913"] }
     select = [
         "A",
         "B",
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@
         help = "Lint this package"
 
         [[tool.poe.tasks.lint.sequence]]
-            shell = "ruff --extend-ignore=I001,D301,D401,PLR2004,PLR0913 src/ tests/"
+            shell = "ruff --extend-ignore=I001,D301,D401,PLR2004,PLR0913 src/"
 
         [[tool.poe.tasks.lint.sequence]]
             shell = "black --check src/ tests/"
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/_config/config.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/_config/config.py
index 26dbe85..bf6f304 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/_config/config.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/_config/config.py
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ class ConfigQuestions:
 
     @staticmethod
     def _validate_valid_dir(path: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates a valid directory.
+        """Validate a valid directory.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the path is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ class Config:
     """Representation of a configuration file."""
 
     def __init__(self, config_path: Path = None, vault_path: Path = None) -> None:
-
         if vault_path is None:
             self.config_path: Path = self._validate_config_path(Path(config_path))
             self.config: dict[str, Any] = self._load_config()
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/alerts.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/alerts.py
index 46fd596..0faaeb9 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/alerts.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/alerts.py
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 """Logging and alerts."""
 import sys
+from enum import Enum
 from pathlib import Path
 from textwrap import wrap
 
@@ -9,6 +10,28 @@ from loguru import logger
 from rich import print
 
 
+class LogLevel(Enum):
+    """Enum for log levels."""
+
+    TRACE = 5
+    DEBUG = 10
+    INFO = 20
+    SUCCESS = 25
+    WARNING = 30
+    ERROR = 40
+    CRITICAL = 50
+    EXCEPTION = 60
+
+
+class VerboseLevel(Enum):
+    """Enum for verbose levels."""
+
+    WARN = 0
+    INFO = 1
+    DEBUG = 2
+    TRACE = 3
+
+
 def dryrun(msg: str) -> None:
     """Print a message if the dry run flag is set.
 
@@ -151,7 +174,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
             print("No log file specified")
             raise typer.Exit(1)
 
-        if self.verbosity >= 3:
+        if self.verbosity >= VerboseLevel.TRACE.value:
             logger.remove()
             logger.add(
                 sys.stderr,
@@ -161,7 +184,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
                 diagnose=True,
             )
             self.log_level = 5
-        elif self.verbosity == 2:
+        elif self.verbosity == VerboseLevel.DEBUG.value:
             logger.remove()
             logger.add(
                 sys.stderr,
@@ -171,7 +194,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
                 diagnose=True,
             )
             self.log_level = 10
-        elif self.verbosity == 1:
+        elif self.verbosity == VerboseLevel.INFO.value:
             logger.remove()
             logger.add(
                 sys.stderr,
@@ -214,7 +237,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
         Returns:
             bool: True if the current log level is TRACE or lower, False otherwise.
         """
-        if self.log_level <= 5:
+        if self.log_level <= LogLevel.TRACE.value:
             if msg:
                 print(msg)
             return True
@@ -229,7 +252,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
         Returns:
             bool: True if the current log level is DEBUG or lower, False otherwise.
         """
-        if self.log_level <= 10:
+        if self.log_level <= LogLevel.DEBUG.value:
             if msg:
                 print(msg)
             return True
@@ -244,7 +267,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
         Returns:
             bool: True if the current log level is INFO or lower, False otherwise.
         """
-        if self.log_level <= 20:
+        if self.log_level <= LogLevel.INFO.value:
             if msg:
                 print(msg)
             return True
@@ -259,7 +282,7 @@ class LoggerManager:
         Returns:
             bool: True if the current log level is default or lower, False otherwise.
         """
-        if self.log_level <= 30:
+        if self.log_level <= LogLevel.WARNING.value:
             if msg:
                 print(msg)
             return True
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/utilities.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/utilities.py
index b010b0d..4f2cd74 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/utilities.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/_utils/utilities.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def dict_contains(
 
 
 def dict_values_to_lists_strings(dictionary: dict, strip_null_values: bool = False) -> dict:
-    """Converts all values in a dictionary to lists of strings.
+    """Convert all values in a dictionary to lists of strings.
 
     Args:
         dictionary (dict): Dictionary to convert
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ def dict_values_to_lists_strings(dictionary: dict, strip_null_values: bool = Fal
 
 
 def docstring_parameter(*sub: Any) -> Any:
-    """Decorator to replace variables within docstrings.
+    """Replace variables within docstrings.
 
     Args:
         sub (Any): Replacement variables
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/cli.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/cli.py
index 637ae07..0f58c70 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/cli.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/cli.py
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 """obsidian-metadata CLI."""
 
-
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Optional
 
@@ -84,7 +83,7 @@ def main(
         None, "--version", help="Print version and exit", callback=version_callback, is_eager=True
     ),
 ) -> None:
-    r"""A script to make batch updates to metadata in an Obsidian vault. No changes are made to the Vault until they are explicitly committed.
+    r"""Make batch updates to metadata in an Obsidian vault. No changes are made to the Vault until they are explicitly committed.
 
     [bold] [/]
     [bold underline]It is strongly recommended that you back up your vault prior to committing changes.[/] This script makes changes directly to the markdown files in your vault. Once the changes are committed, there is no ability to recreate the original information unless you have a backup.  Follow the instructions in the script to create a backup of your vault if needed.  The author of this script is not responsible for any data loss that may occur. Use at your own risk.
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/application.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/application.py
index ea1e48e..c62ebf6 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/application.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/application.py
@@ -113,7 +113,6 @@ class Application:
         while True:
             match self.questions.ask_selection(choices=choices, question="Select an action"):
                 case "apply_path_filter":
-
                     path = self.questions.ask_filter_path()
                     if path is None or path == "":
                         return
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/metadata.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/metadata.py
index 92ea63b..0dec65e 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/metadata.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/metadata.py
@@ -213,7 +213,6 @@ class Frontmatter:
     """Representation of frontmatter metadata."""
 
     def __init__(self, file_content: str):
-
         self.dict: dict[str, list[str]] = self._grab_note_frontmatter(file_content)
         self.dict_original: dict[str, list[str]] = self.dict.copy()
 
@@ -389,7 +388,6 @@ class InlineMetadata:
     """Representation of inline metadata in the form of `key:: value`."""
 
     def __init__(self, file_content: str):
-
         self.dict: dict[str, list[str]] = self._grab_inline_metadata(file_content)
         self.dict_original: dict[str, list[str]] = self.dict.copy()
 
@@ -417,7 +415,7 @@ class InlineMetadata:
         stripped_null_values = [tuple(filter(None, x)) for x in all_results]
 
         inline_metadata: dict[str, list[str]] = {}
-        for (k, v) in stripped_null_values:
+        for k, v in stripped_null_values:
             if k in inline_metadata:
                 inline_metadata[k].append(str(v))
             else:
@@ -515,7 +513,6 @@ class InlineTags:
     """Representation of inline tags."""
 
     def __init__(self, file_content: str):
-
         self.metadata_key = INLINE_TAG_KEY
         self.list: list[str] = self._grab_inline_tags(file_content)
         self.list_original: list[str] = self.list.copy()
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/notes.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/notes.py
index 722ca3e..b10d2b5 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/notes.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/notes.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ class Note:
         yield "inline_metadata", self.inline_metadata
 
     def _delete_inline_metadata(self, key: str, value: str = None) -> None:
-        """Deletes an inline metadata key/value pair from the text of the note. This method does not remove the key/value from the metadata attribute of the note.
+        """Delete an inline metadata key/value pair from the text of the note. This method does not remove the key/value from the metadata attribute of the note.
 
         Args:
             key (str): Key to delete.
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ class Note:
         all_results = PATTERNS.find_inline_metadata.findall(self.file_content)
         stripped_null_values = [tuple(filter(None, x)) for x in all_results]
 
-        for (_k, _v) in stripped_null_values:
+        for _k, _v in stripped_null_values:
             if re.search(key, _k):
                 if value is None:
                     _k = re.escape(_k)
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ class Note:
                     self.sub(rf"({_k}::) ?{_v}", r"\1", is_regex=True)
 
     def _rename_inline_metadata(self, key: str, value_1: str, value_2: str = None) -> None:
-        """Replaces the inline metadata in the note with the current inline metadata object.
+        """Replace the inline metadata in the note with the current inline metadata object.
 
         Args:
             key (str): Key to rename.
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ class Note:
         all_results = PATTERNS.find_inline_metadata.findall(self.file_content)
         stripped_null_values = [tuple(filter(None, x)) for x in all_results]
 
-        for (_k, _v) in stripped_null_values:
+        for _k, _v in stripped_null_values:
             if re.search(key, _k):
                 if value_2 is None:
                     if re.search(rf"{key}[^\w\d_-]+", _k):
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ class Note:
                         self.sub(f"{_k}:: ?{_v}", f"{_k}:: {value_2}", is_regex=True)
 
     def add_metadata(self, area: MetadataType, key: str, value: str | list[str] = None) -> bool:
-        """Adds metadata to the note.
+        """Add metadata to the note.
 
         Args:
             area (MetadataType): Area to add metadata to.
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def append(self, string_to_append: str, allow_multiple: bool = False) -> None:
-        """Appends a string to the end of a note.
+        """Append a string to the end of a note.
 
         Args:
             string_to_append (str): String to append to the note.
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ class Note:
                 self.file_content += f"\n{string_to_append}"
 
     def commit_changes(self) -> None:
-        """Commits changes to the note to disk."""
+        """Commit changes to the note to disk."""
         # TODO: rewrite frontmatter if it has changed
         pass
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def delete_inline_tag(self, tag: str) -> bool:
-        """Deletes an inline tag from the `inline_tags` attribute AND removes the tag from the text of the note if it exists.
+        """Delete an inline tag from the `inline_tags` attribute AND removes the tag from the text of the note if it exists.
 
         Args:
             tag (str): Tag to delete.
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def delete_metadata(self, key: str, value: str = None) -> bool:
-        """Deletes a key or key-value pair from the note's metadata. Regex is supported.
+        """Delete a key or key-value pair from the note's metadata. Regex is supported.
 
         If no value is provided, will delete an entire key.
 
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def has_changes(self) -> bool:
-        """Checks if the note has been updated.
+        """Check if the note has been updated.
 
         Returns:
             bool: Whether the note has been updated.
@@ -273,11 +273,11 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def print_note(self) -> None:
-        """Prints the note to the console."""
+        """Print the note to the console."""
         print(self.file_content)
 
     def print_diff(self) -> None:
-        """Prints a diff of the note's original state and it's new state."""
+        """Print a diff of the note's original state and it's new state."""
         a = self.original_file_content.splitlines()
         b = self.file_content.splitlines()
 
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ class Note:
         Console().print(table)
 
     def replace_frontmatter(self, sort_keys: bool = False) -> None:
-        """Replaces the frontmatter in the note with the current frontmatter object."""
+        """Replace the frontmatter in the note with the current frontmatter object."""
         try:
             current_frontmatter = PATTERNS.frontmatt_block_with_separators.search(
                 self.file_content
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ class Note:
         self.sub(current_frontmatter, new_frontmatter, is_regex=True)
 
     def rename_inline_tag(self, tag_1: str, tag_2: str) -> bool:
-        """Renames an inline tag from the note ONLY if it's not in the metadata as well.
+        """Rename an inline tag from the note ONLY if it's not in the metadata as well.
 
         Args:
             tag_1 (str): Tag to rename.
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ class Note:
         return False
 
     def rename_metadata(self, key: str, value_1: str, value_2: str = None) -> bool:
-        """Renames a key or key-value pair in the note's metadata.
+        """Rename a key or key-value pair in the note's metadata.
 
         If no value is provided, will rename an entire key.
 
@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ class Note:
         self.file_content = re.sub(pattern, replacement, self.file_content, re.MULTILINE)
 
     def write(self, path: Path = None) -> None:
-        """Writes the note's content to disk.
+        """Write the note's content to disk.
 
         Args:
             path (Path): Path to write the note to. Defaults to the note's path.
diff --git a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/questions.py b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/questions.py
index 76a949f..d43edd5 100644
--- a/src/obsidian_metadata/models/questions.py
+++ b/src/obsidian_metadata/models/questions.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ class Questions:
 
     @staticmethod
     def _validate_valid_dir(path: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates a valid directory.
+        """Validate a valid directory.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the path is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ class Questions:
         self.key = key
 
     def _validate_existing_inline_tag(self, text: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates an existing inline tag.
+        """Validate an existing inline tag.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the tag is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ class Questions:
         return True
 
     def _validate_key_exists(self, text: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates a valid key.
+        """Validate a valid key.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the key is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ class Questions:
         return True
 
     def _validate_key_exists_regex(self, text: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates a valid key.
+        """Validate a valid key.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the key is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ class Questions:
         return True
 
     def _validate_valid_vault_regex(self, text: str) -> bool | str:
-        """Validates a valid regex.
+        """Validate a valid regex.
 
         Returns:
             bool | str: True if the regex is valid, otherwise a string with the error message.
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ class Questions:
         return True
 
     def ask_application_main(self) -> str:  # pragma: no cover
-        """Selectable list for the main application interface.
+        """List for the main application interface.
 
         Args:
             style (questionary.Style): The style to use for the question.