Can I use hooks to block certain actions?

Yes, by using a PreToolUse hook and returning an exit code of 2, you can programmatically prevent Claude from executing specific commands or editing protected files.

Do I need to restart Claude Code after changing hooks?

Yes, Claude Code loads hook configurations at startup, so you must exit and relaunch the application for any changes to take effect.

What are Claude Code hooks?

Hooks are triggers that execute shell commands during specific events in the Claude Code lifecycle, such as before a tool is used or after a session starts.

Where are these hooks stored?

Hooks are stored in the Claude settings files, typically located at ~/.claude/settings.json for global settings or within a project's .claude/ directory.

Claude Hooks Manager

Name: Claude Hooks Manager
Author: CodeAlive-AI

byCodeAlive-AI

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages Claude Code life cycle hooks through natural language to automate development workflows and enforce custom safety rules.

Claude Hooks Manager provides a specialized interface for configuring Claude Code's event-driven hooks system using simple conversational commands. It enables developers to automate repetitive tasks—such as linting code after a write operation, logging bash history, or sending desktop notifications—by mapping shell commands to internal lifecycle events like PreToolUse and PostToolUse. With integrated validation and support for global or project-specific settings, it serves as a powerful tool for customizing the AI's behavior and integrating it deeply into existing local development environments.

Key Features

01Automated shell command execution triggered by specific Claude Code events

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03Capability to block specific actions using custom logic and exit codes

04Support for custom regex matchers to target specific tools or file patterns

05Natural language command interface for adding, listing, and removing hooks

06Built-in validation script to ensure hook configuration and JSON syntax integrity

Use Cases

01Creating a persistent log of all terminal commands executed by the AI for auditing purposes

02Implementing a security layer that blocks unauthorized changes to sensitive files like .env

03Automatically running a code formatter or linter immediately after Claude edits a file

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add codealive-ai/claude-code-reflection-skills claude-hooks-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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