# Implement Hooks > Implement and validate Claude Code hook configurations and hook scripts for command, prompt, and agent workflows. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/implement-hooks` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/implement-hooks` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/implement-hooks/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/implement-hooks --- # Implement Hooks Build or update `hooks/hooks.json` and related script handlers with deterministic validation. ## Workflow 1. Identify required hook event(s), matcher(s), and hook type(s). 2. Implement `hooks/hooks.json` using stable `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}` paths. 3. Add or update hook handler scripts and mark them executable. 4. Run hook validation and script smoke tests. 5. Verify plugin-level integration from `implement-plugin` and cross-check in `plugin-verification`. ## Progressive Disclosure - Event model and usage: `references/hook-events.md` - Hook types and payload shape: `references/hook-types.md` - Matcher patterns and filtering: `references/hook-matchers.md` - Hook file placement and path rules: `references/hook-location.md` - Hook config validation: `scripts/validate-hooks.sh` - Hook script smoke test: `scripts/test-hook-script.sh` - Base hooks template: `assets/templates/hooks-template.json` - Command hook example: `assets/templates/command-hook-example.sh` - Prompt hook example: `assets/templates/prompt-hook-example.json` - Agent hook example: `assets/templates/agent-hook-example.json` ## Related Skills - Umbrella routing and tradeoffs: `../implement-claude-extensions/SKILL.md` - Plugin packaging and manifest wiring: `../implement-plugin/SKILL.md` ## Sources - https://code.claude.com/docs/en/hooks-guide - https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/yu-iskw) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.