hook-development

Create and manage Claude Code plugin hooks for policy enforcement and workflow automation.

Updated May 1, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #security #validation #plugin #claude-code #hook

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npx skills add https://github.com/oguzhanguvenkaya/oguzhan_claude_code_configurations --skill hook-development-oguzhanguvenkaya

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Skill: hook-development
Source: https://github.com/oguzhanguvenkaya/oguzhan_claude_code_configurations/tree/main/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/hook-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oguzhanguvenkaya/oguzhan_claude_code_configurations --skill hook-development-oguzhanguvenkaya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Hooks empower Claude Code plugin developers to implement event-driven automation, policy enforcement, and robust validation for tool use and lifecycle events.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create and validate PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SubagentStop, SessionStart, and related events across plugins.
Support both prompt-based and command-based hooks to balance flexibility and determinism.
Provide portable, reusable patterns and practical guidance for integrating hooks into real-world workflows.

Quick Start

Begin by creating a simple PreToolUse hook to validate a tool call, then extend to Stop and SessionStart hooks as your workflow evolves.

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 create Claude Code hooks to validate tool use?▼

Claude Code hooks validate tool use by applying PreToolUse event configurations with prompt-based or command-based scripts to enforce strict input validation before execution.

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

Prompt-based hooks in Claude Code offer flexibility for dynamic responses, while command hooks provide deterministic policy enforcement by executing specific scripts.

Does Claude Code support hooks for SessionStart and SubagentStop events?▼

Claude Code supports hooks for SessionStart and SubagentStop events, enabling event-driven automation and policy enforcement across the entire lifecycle of projects and plugins.

Do I need jq and timeout installed to run command-based hooks?▼

Yes, you need jq and timeout installed as dependencies to execute command-based hooks, as these tools handle environment variable parsing and execution limits.

How do I manage parallel execution considerations for Claude Code plugin hooks?▼

Manage parallel execution for Claude Code plugin hooks by implementing strict input validation and utilizing the CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT environment variable to ensure portable, reusable patterns.

What is the best way to enforce team policies using Claude Code hooks?▼

The best way to enforce team policies with Claude Code hooks is applying command-based configurations to Stop and PostToolUse events, ensuring deterministic validation across projects.