claude-hooks
Claude Code hooks configuration specialist. Use when creating hooks for tool validation, logging, notifications, or custom automation in Claude Code.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Claude Hooks skill is a specialized configuration assistant designed to streamline the creation and management of hooks within the Claude Code environment. It empowers developers to automate workflows, implement security guardrails, and enhance observability by expertly configuring PreToolUse, PostToolUse, and notification events, ensuring a more controlled and efficient AI-assisted development lifecycle.
Use Cases
- Security Guardrails: Implement PreToolUse hooks to validate or block specific CLI commands before execution to prevent accidental data loss or unauthorized system changes.
- Audit Logging: Set up PostToolUse hooks to automatically record tool execution details and outputs to external logs for compliance, auditing, and debugging purposes.
- Custom Notifications: Configure notification hooks to alert developers via system pop-ups or third-party integrations when long-running automated tasks are completed.
- Automated Cleanup: Use PostToolUse hooks to trigger scripts that remove temporary files or reset environment states immediately after a tool finishes its operation.
| name | claude-hooks |
|---|---|
| description | Claude Code hooks configuration specialist. Use when creating hooks for |
| author | Joseph OBrien |
| status | unpublished |
| updated | '2025-12-23' |
| version | 1.0.1 |
| tag | skill |
| type | skill |
Claude Hooks Skill
Creates and configures hooks for Claude Code to automate workflows and extend functionality.
What This Skill Does
- Creates PreToolUse validation hooks
- Sets up PostToolUse logging/cleanup
- Configures notification hooks
- Implements custom automation
- Documents hook patterns
When to Use
- Tool execution validation
- Audit logging
- Custom notifications
- Workflow automation
- Security controls
Reference Files
references/CLAUDE_HOOK.template.md- Hook configuration examples and patterns
Hook Events
| Event | Trigger | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| PreToolUse | Before tool executes | Validation, blocking |
| PostToolUse | After tool completes | Logging, cleanup |
| Notification | Claude sends notification | Alerts |
| Stop | Claude stops | Final reports |
Configuration Location
Hooks are configured in ~/.claude/settings.json under the hooks key.
Best Practices
- Keep hooks fast (< 1 second)
- Handle errors gracefully
- Use specific matchers
- Test hooks independently
- Avoid verbose output