create-hooks

Create, validate, and maintain Claude Code hook configurations for event-driven automation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/voronerd/claude-orchestration-template --skill create-hooks-voronerd
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Skill: create-hooks
Source: https://github.com/voronerd/claude-orchestration-template/tree/main/template_root/.claude/skills/create-hooks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/voronerd/claude-orchestration-template --skill create-hooks-voronerd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Claude Code hooks can be error-prone without a structured approach. This skill provides a clear, reusable framework for creating, configuring, and operating hook workflows to ensure safe, auditable automation across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for defining event-driven hooks (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SessionStart, UserPromptSubmit) and how to test and deploy them.
  • Best practices for validation, logging, notifications, and workflow automation to improve reliability and security.
  • Real-world scenarios showing how hooks enforce policies, guardrails, and efficiency in Claude Code-driven tasks.

Quick Start

Set up your first hook configuration and validate it using claude --debug to observe hook execution in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-hooks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create event-driven Claude Code hooks for workflow automation?

To create Claude Code hooks, you define event configurations for events like PreToolUse or PostToolUse. This skill provides structured templates and validation practices to guide creation, testing, and deployment of safe, auditable automation workflows.

What is the difference between PreToolUse and PostToolUse hooks in Claude Code?

PreToolUse and PostToolUse hooks are event-driven triggers that execute custom logic before or after a tool runs. This skill helps you implement both to enforce policies, validate actions, and manage workflow automation across your projects.

How do I validate and debug Claude Code hook configurations?

You can validate and debug Claude Code hook configurations by running claude --debug to observe hook execution in real time. This skill enforces YAML-frontmatter discovery and outlines troubleshooting practices to resolve configuration errors safely.

Can I use SessionStart and UserPromptSubmit hooks to enforce guardrails in Claude Code?

Yes, SessionStart and UserPromptSubmit hooks enable you to enforce guardrails and policies. This skill offers guidance on configuring these event hooks to ensure reliable, secure, and auditable task automation within Claude Code.

What are the best practices for safe hook maintenance and troubleshooting in Claude Code?

Best practices for safe hook maintenance include using YAML-frontmatter discovery, validating configurations with claude --debug, and following structured troubleshooting procedures. This skill outlines these safety practices to ensure rapid adoption and project reliability.