Hook Development

To validate and test Copilot CLI hooks for policy enforcement, use this Skill's included scripts to run sample tests and linting utilities, ensuring your hook configurations are safe and reliable across sessions.

Copilot CLI hooks are event triggers like preToolUse, postToolUse, and sessionStart that automate workflows and enforce policies. You need them when designing plugins that require structured configuration and cross-event automation.

Configuring YAML frontmatter for a Copilot CLI hook requires adding name and description fields to your SKILL.md file. This Skill provides templates and best practices for structuring these configurations correctly.

Yes, the hook validation process requires jq as a dependency. You also need YAML frontmatter in your SKILL.md file and can optionally include scripts and references components for complete testing.

The best way to migrate basic Copilot CLI hooks to advanced automation patterns is to follow this Skill's migration guidance, which provides structured templates, validation utilities, and best practices for robust cross-event workflows.

To lint Copilot CLI hook configurations in CI pipelines, apply this Skill's sample testing and linting utilities to validate your YAML frontmatter and ensure safety compliance across automated sessions.