claude-hookify-writing-rules

Create and manage regex-based custom rules for GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code.

Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saadmsft/ghcp-plugins-unofficial --skill claude-hookify-writing-rules
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Skill: claude-hookify-writing-rules
Source: https://github.com/saadmsft/ghcp-plugins-unofficial/tree/main/plugins/hookify/skills/claude-hookify-writing-rules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saadmsft/ghcp-plugins-unofficial --skill claude-hookify-writing-rules

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation and management of Hookify rules for GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code, helping users automate responses to specific patterns in their code or prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rule Creation: Define custom rules to trigger messages based on patterns in code or prompts.
  • Event Triggering: Configure rules to respond to Bash commands, file edits, or user prompts.
  • Regex Pattern Matching: Use regular expressions to match complex patterns.
  • Use Case: For a developer who wants to prevent the use of sensitive information in their code, they can create a rule that warns or blocks any instance of a particular pattern.

Quick Start

To create a new rule, navigate to the .claude/hookify directory and create a new .local.md file with the desired name and pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-hookify-writing-rules

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create custom rules for GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code?

Define custom rules for GitHub Copilot Chat by creating a new .local.md file in the .claude/hookify directory, specifying the desired name and regex pattern to trigger messages based on code or prompt events.

What is Hookify rule management for code automation?

Hookify rule management automates the creation and configuration of custom rules for GitHub Copilot Chat, allowing developers to define regex patterns that trigger specific messages to enforce coding standards or provide user guidance.

Can I use regex pattern matching to enforce coding standards in GitHub Copilot Chat?

Yes, Hookify rules support regex pattern matching to detect complex code patterns, allowing you to trigger specific warning messages or block instances of sensitive information to enforce coding standards.

Does Hookify support event triggering for file edits and Bash commands in VS Code?

Yes, Hookify rules can be configured to respond to Bash commands, file edits, and user prompts in VS Code, triggering specific messages when those events match defined regex patterns.

How do I prevent the use of sensitive information in my code with Hookify?

Create a Hookify rule using regex pattern matching to detect sensitive information patterns, configuring it to warn or block any instance of that pattern appearing in your code or prompts during development.