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hook-development

Design Claude Code plugin hooks with templates for validation and security.

15|4|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#security#patterns#plugin#claude-code#hook-development
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npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill hook-development-damionrashford
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Skill: hook-development
Source: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/tree/main/.claude/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/hook-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill hook-development-damionrashford

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured methodology and practical templates to design Claude Code plugin hooks, enabling developers to implement safe, reliable, and scalable automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided hook design for PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SessionStart, and related events with clear decision points.
  • Templates and patterns for command vs prompt hooks, context loading, and multi-event workflows.
  • Security and governance guidance, including validation, timeouts, and risk considerations for plugin hooks in production environments.

Quick Start

Create or update a plugin hooks.json using the provided templates and begin implementing hooks with the example scripts and reference patterns.

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 PreToolUse and PostToolUse events?▼

To create Claude Code hooks, use structured templates to define validation and automation logic for events like PreToolUse and PostToolUse. This skill provides design patterns and example scripts to implement safe, reliable plugin hooks consistently.

What is the best way to enforce security and validation in Claude Code automation?▼

Enforcing security in Claude Code automation requires applying structured governance patterns, including strict validation, timeouts, and risk considerations. This skill outlines specific security measures to ensure plugin hooks operate safely within production environments.

Can I use jq with Claude Code plugin hooks for context loading?▼

Yes, jq is required as a dependency to support Claude Code plugin hooks. You can use it alongside provided templates to parse data, manage context loading, and execute multi-event workflows reliably across your automation pipeline.

How does a SessionStart hook work in Claude Code workflows?▼

A SessionStart hook works by executing predefined automation logic when a Claude Code session initializes. This skill provides specific templates and decision points to configure context loading and validation rules for this event.

What are the limitations of using command hooks versus prompt hooks in Claude Code?▼

Command hooks and prompt hooks serve different automation purposes within Claude Code. This skill provides reference patterns to distinguish their use cases, outlining specific validation, timeout, and security considerations for implementing each type reliably.

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