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hook-development

Create Claude Code plugin hooks for event-driven automation and validation workflows.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#claude code#hooks#plugin development#tool validation#event driven
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npx skills add https://github.com/aah-stack/anthropic --skill hook-development-aah-stack
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Skill: hook-development
Source: https://github.com/aah-stack/anthropic/tree/main/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/hook-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aah-stack/anthropic --skill hook-development-aah-stack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, timeout, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers create reliable Claude Code plugin hooks by reducing the complexity of event-driven automation, validation, and workflow enforcement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hook Configuration Guidance: Provides patterns for creating PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SessionStart, and other Claude Code event hooks.
  • Validation and Security Patterns: Helps implement safe command checks, file validation, prompt-based decisions, and portable plugin configurations.
  • Use Case: A plugin developer can use this Skill to add a hook that blocks dangerous commands, verifies completed work, or loads project context automatically.

Quick Start

Use the hook-development skill to create a PreToolUse hook that validates Bash commands for safety in my Claude Code plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions about hook-development

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

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

To create Claude Code hooks for event-driven automation, configure PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, or SessionStart events using structured JSON outputs and portable plugin paths to intercept tools and enforce validation workflows.

What is a PreToolUse hook used for in Claude Code plugin development?▼

A PreToolUse hook in Claude Code plugin development is used to intercept tool execution, enabling prompt-based decisions, file validation, and blocking dangerous Bash commands before they run.

How do I validate Bash commands for safety using Claude Code hooks?▼

You validate Bash commands for safety by building a PreToolUse hook that applies command checking patterns, intercepts the execution request, and returns structured JSON to block or allow the tool action.

Do I need jq and timeout to build reliable Claude Code hooks?▼

Yes, you need jq and timeout dependencies to build reliable Claude Code hooks, as these utilities support parsing structured JSON outputs and enforcing execution limits within validation workflows.

Can I automate session lifecycle events like SessionStart with Claude Code hooks?▼

Yes, you can automate session lifecycle events with Claude Code hooks by configuring SessionStart or Stop events to load project context automatically, verify completed work, and enforce workflow patterns.

What are the limitations when configuring portable plugin paths in Claude Code?▼

Limitations when configuring portable plugin paths in Claude Code include ensuring structured JSON outputs parse correctly with jq and that validation testing utilities enforce timeouts to prevent blocked commands from hanging.

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