Claude Code Hooks: MUST KNOW to Keep Claude Agent in Control!

Master Claude Code Hooks: Complete Tutorial for Custom Rules & Automation 🚀

Learn how to supercharge your Claude Code development workflow with powerful hooks that let you customize, monitor, and control exactly how Claude Code behaves in your projects!

🔗 Helpful Resources:
JQ Installation: https://jqlang.github.io/jq/
Claude Code Hooks: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/cl...
https://github.com/anthropics/claude-...

🎯 What You'll Learn:
*Automatic Code Formatting* - Set up hooks to format your code automatically
*Advanced Logging* - Monitor all behind-the-scenes communication between tools
*Custom Rule Enforcement* - Implement your organization's coding standards
*File Protection* - Block modifications to sensitive production files
*Smart Notifications* - Get Slack or desktop notifications when tasks complete
*Input Filtering* - Screen prompts before Claude Code processes them

⏰ Video Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Claude Code Hooks
1:13 - Different Hook Types Overview
2:09 - Prerequisites & JQ Installation
2:32 - Claude Code Installation & Setup
2:50 - Accessing Hooks Menu (/hooks command)
3:16 - Pre-tool Hook Configuration
4:27 - Testing Your First Hook
5:41 - Understanding Hook Storage & Settings
6:05 - Post-tool Hook Examples
6:29 - Notification Hooks (OSA Script & Slack)
6:41 - User Prompt Filtering
7:02 - Session Start Hooks
7:09 - Code Formatting Examples
7:35 - Custom Notifications & File Protection

🛠️ Hook Types Covered:
1. *Pre-tool Hook* - Runs before any tool execution
2. *Post-tool Hook* - Runs after tool completion
3. *Notification Hook* - Sends alerts when tasks finish
4. *User Prompt Hook* - Filters input before processing
5. *Session Start Hook* - Executes when Claude Code starts
6. *Compact Hook* - Runs before compact operations

📋 Prerequisites:
JQ installed (jq.lang or `brew install jq`)
Claude Code installed and configured
Basic terminal/CLI knowledge

💡 Use Cases:
*Team Collaboration* - Enforce coding standards across your organization
*Quality Control* - Automatic code formatting and validation
*Security* - Protect sensitive files from accidental modifications
*Monitoring* - Track all AI-assisted code changes
*Compliance* - Filter prompts to meet company policies
*Productivity* - Automated notifications and workflow integration

🔧 Example Commands Shown:
```bash
Install JQ
brew install jq

Access hooks menu in Claude Code
/hooks

📁 Hook Storage Options:
Local (current project folder)
Project-wide configuration
Computer-wide settings

🚨 Important Security Note:
Hooks execute shell commands with full permissions - only use on dedicated development machines with proper security considerations.



💬 Let's Connect:
Drop a comment below sharing:
Which hook type you're most excited to try
Your specific use case or workflow needs
Questions about implementing hooks in your projects

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