hook-development

Implement Claude Code plugin hooks for event-driven automation workflows.

12|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills --skill hook-development-jorgeasaurus
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Skill: hook-development
Source: https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills/tree/main/hook-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills --skill hook-development-jorgeasaurus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation, configuration, and management of Claude Code plugin hooks, simplifying the process of implementing event-driven automation in your development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Hook Management: Offers guidance on creating and managing various hook types such as PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SessionStart, and more.
  • Advanced Prompt-Based Hooks: Provides a method for complex, context-aware validation through natural language reasoning.
  • Command Hooks for Determinism: Utilizes bash commands for fast, deterministic checks.
  • Plugin and Settings Configuration: Supports configuration of hooks in both plugin hooks.json and user settings.json files.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to set up event-driven automation in your Claude Code plugins, such as validating tool use before execution or logging session start and end events.

Quick Start

To validate a tool use with a prompt-based hook, run:

claude --run hook-development/PreToolUse --input '{"tool_input": {"command": "git push"}}'

Frequently Asked Questions about hook-development

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

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How do I set up event-driven automation with Claude Code plugin hooks?

You can implement event-driven automation by configuring Claude Code plugin hooks in your development workflow to trigger actions on events like PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, and SessionStart using either prompt-based or command-based hook types.

What is the difference between prompt-based and command-based hooks in Claude Code?

Prompt-based hooks in Claude Code enable complex, context-aware validation through natural language reasoning, while command-based hooks utilize bash commands to execute fast, deterministic checks during your development workflow.

Do I need Python to manage Claude Code plugin hooks?

Yes, Python is required as a dependency to execute the scripts and implement the event-driven automation logic for managing Claude Code plugin hooks within your development environment.

How do I validate tool use before execution in Claude Code?

You validate tool use before execution by implementing a PreToolUse hook, which allows you to intercept and verify tool inputs, such as checking a git push command, prior to running the action.

Can I configure Claude Code hooks in both plugin files and user settings?

Yes, Claude Code hooks can be configured in both the plugin hooks.json file and the user settings.json file, providing flexibility in managing event-driven automation across different levels of your development environment.