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Find practical Claude Code hook examples

Hook events are useful for repeatable checks, notifications and guardrails, but event names and payloads must match Claude Code’s current hook contract.

The problem

Hook events are useful for repeatable checks, notifications and guardrails, but event names and payloads must match Claude Code’s current hook contract.

Native approach

Define hooks in Claude Code settings and start with a small `PostToolUse` or `PreToolUse` example from the official hooks guide. Test it against a disposable action before relying on it.

Official Claude Code documentation ↗

Tools to consider

Review hook scripts before installation because they execute commands in your local environment.

FAQ

When should I use a hook?

Use one when the action must run on a specific lifecycle event.

Can a skill enforce the same guardrail?

A skill supplies instructions; a blocking hook can enforce a check at tool use.