OpenWriterControle/plugins/claude-code/scripts/context/openagents-repo/concepts/hooks-system.md
Darren Hinde a8fc9c7715
feat(plugin): enhance context management and skill invocation (#239)
* fix(shellcheck): declare and assign separately in router.sh (SC2155)

* feat(plugin): enhance context management and skill invocation

- Update .context-manifest.json to include profile and detailed source information.
- Revise context-scout.md to clarify context root discovery and navigation.
- Modify commands to replace deprecated skills with updated ones (brainstorming → approach, systematic-debugging → debugger).
- Streamline install-context.md for clarity and remove interactive profile selection.
- Improve oac-status.md to provide a more comprehensive status report.
- Add OAC system paths to session-start.sh for better context management.
- Remove obsolete skills and improve documentation for existing commands.
2026-02-23 12:12:29 +00:00

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Hooks System

Purpose: User-defined shell commands that execute at Claude Code lifecycle points


Core Concept

Hooks provide deterministic control over Claude Code's behavior. Unlike prompting (which suggests), hooks guarantee certain actions happen at specific points in the workflow.


Key Points

  • Hooks are shell commands triggered by events
  • Run automatically during agent loop with your credentials
  • Can block operations (exit code 2), allow silently, or provide feedback
  • Configure in settings.json or plugin's hooks/hooks.json
  • Matchers filter which tools/events trigger the hook

Common Use Cases

Use Case Event Example
Auto-format PostToolUse Run prettier after Edit/Write
Notifications Notification Desktop alert when input needed
File protection PreToolUse Block edits to .env files
Logging PreToolUse Track all bash commands
Feedback PostToolUse Lint check after code changes

Quick Example

{
  "hooks": {
    "PreToolUse": [{
      "matcher": "Bash",
      "hooks": [{
        "type": "command",
        "command": "jq -r '.tool_input.command' >> ~/.claude/bash-log.txt"
      }]
    }]
  }
}

Security Warning

Hooks run with your credentials. Malicious hooks can exfiltrate data. Always review hook implementations before adding them.


  • ../lookup/hook-events.md - All hook events
  • ../examples/hooks/ - Hook examples

Reference: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/hooks