woo-hooks-filters

Guide WordPress action and filter hooks for WooCommerce customization.

35|16|Updated Mar 4, 2026
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Skill: woo-hooks-filters
Source: https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins/tree/main/woocommerce-commerce/skills/woo-hooks-filters
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill woo-hooks-filters

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers understand and leverage the WordPress hook system, specifically within the WooCommerce ecosystem, to extend and customize e-commerce functionality without directly modifying core code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Action & Filter Hooks: Learn how to add custom functionality or modify data at specific points in WordPress and WooCommerce execution.
  • Hook Prioritization: Understand how to control the order in which functions execute.
  • WooCommerce Specific Hooks: Discover and utilize hooks tailored for products, cart, checkout, orders, and admin interfaces.
  • Use Case: You need to add a custom fee to the WooCommerce cart based on specific product attributes. This Skill guides you to the correct woocommerce_cart_calculate_fees action hook and demonstrates how to implement the logic.

Quick Start

Use the woo-hooks-filters skill to find the correct hook for adding a custom field to the WooCommerce checkout form.

Frequently Asked Questions about woo-hooks-filters

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a custom fee to a WooCommerce cart using hooks?

To add a custom checkout field in WooCommerce, hook into `woocommerce_after_order_notes` or similar checkout actions to render custom form fields, then save the data using appropriate order hooks. This Skill provides specific hook patterns for safe and effective form integration.

What is the difference between WordPress action hooks and filter hooks in WooCommerce?

Hook prioritization in WooCommerce controls the execution order of functions attached to the same hook. By setting priority parameters, you ensure that your custom logic runs at the correct sequence, preventing conflicts when multiple extensions modify the same data or interface.

Can I use WordPress hooks to customize WooCommerce order and admin interfaces?

The best way to safely extend WooCommerce functionality is by leveraging the WordPress hook system with action and filter hooks. This method allows you to inject custom logic and modify data across product, cart, and checkout processes without directly editing core code, ensuring update-safe integration.

How does hook prioritization work when customizing WooCommerce checkout fields?

Hook prioritization in WooCommerce determines the sequence in which hooked functions execute, letting you control whether your custom checkout field logic runs before or after other modifications. By setting priority parameters, you ensure your custom fields render correctly and avoid conflicts with other extensions.

What's the best way to modify WooCommerce product data without changing core code?

The best way to modify WooCommerce product data without changing core code is by using WordPress filter hooks. Filters allow you to intercept and alter product information before it is rendered or saved, providing an update-safe mechanism for customizing e-commerce functionality.