# Claude Hooks

> Claude Code hooks configuration specialist. Use when creating hooks for tool validation, logging, notifications, or custom automation in Claude Code.

- Skill: `aiskillstore/claude-hooks` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aiskillstore/claude-hooks`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aiskillstore/claude-hooks/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: aiskillstore (https://skillmd.com/u/aiskillstore)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aiskillstore/claude-hooks

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# 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