Claude hooks
Skill aiskillstore/marketplace/skills/89jobrien/claude-hooks
Claude Code hooks configuration specialist. Use when creating hooks for tool validation, logging, notifications, or custom automation in Claude Code.From its SKILL.md
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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
What ships with it: 2 files
19.5 KB alongside SKILL.md
references/
- claude-hook.template.md3.2 KB
- skill-report.json16.3 KB