writing-hookify-rules

To define Hookify rules, create a .claude/hookify.{name}.local.md file with YAML frontmatter specifying the name and description, then add fields like event, pattern, conditions, and message content to enforce guardrails.

Hookify rule definitions require YAML frontmatter containing at minimum the name and description fields, followed by rule configurations such as event, pattern, conditions, and message content.

You create guardrail rules by drafting markdown files with frontmatter and message templates that watch for specific patterns during file edits and commands, responding with warnings and guidance when triggered.

Yes, Hookify rules support conditions and pattern fields to watch for specific events during development tasks, ensuring consistency and safety by triggering customized message content when matched.

The best way to organize workflow guardrails is creating individual .claude/hookify.{name}.local.md files within your project directories, each containing frontmatter and rule definitions tailored to specific commands and file edits.

Hookify rules enforce consistency and safety by monitoring patterns and responding with messages, but they are limited to defining guardrails within Claude-powered workflows rather than executing autonomous code changes.