Claude Hooks Skill
Creates and configures hooks for Claude Code to automate workflows and extend functionality.
What This Skill Does
- •Creates PreToolUse validation hooks
- •Sets up PostToolUse logging/cleanup
- •Configures notification hooks
- •Implements custom automation
- •Documents hook patterns
When to Use
- •Tool execution validation
- •Audit logging
- •Custom notifications
- •Workflow automation
- •Security controls
Reference Files
- •
references/CLAUDE_HOOK.template.md- Hook configuration examples and patterns
Hook Events
| Event | Trigger | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| PreToolUse | Before tool executes | Validation, blocking |
| PostToolUse | After tool completes | Logging, cleanup |
| Notification | Claude sends notification | Alerts |
| Stop | Claude stops | Final reports |
Configuration Location
Hooks are configured in ~/.claude/settings.json under the hooks key.
Best Practices
- •Keep hooks fast (< 1 second)
- •Handle errors gracefully
- •Use specific matchers
- •Test hooks independently
- •Avoid verbose output