Claude Code Hooks

Guide for creating hooks that execute shell commands or scripts in response to Claude Code events and tool calls.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when:

• Creating event-driven automations
• Implementing custom validation or formatting
• Integrating with external tools and services
• Setting up project-specific workflows
• Responding to tool execution events

What Are Hooks?

Hooks are shell commands that execute automatically in response to specific events: