Do I need to restart my session to apply new rules?

No, rules are read dynamically and take effect immediately on the next tool usage or interaction after the file is saved.

Can I prevent Claude from running specific commands?

Yes, by setting the 'action' field to 'block' and the 'event' to 'bash', you can stop Claude from executing dangerous or unwanted terminal commands.

What is a Hookify rule?

A Hookify rule is a specialized markdown file with YAML frontmatter that defines patterns Claude should watch for and specific messages or actions to trigger when those patterns match.

Where are these rules stored in my project?

Rules are stored in the .claude/ directory of your project root, following the naming convention '.claude/hookify.{rule-name}.local.md'.

Hookify Rule Generator

Name: Hookify Rule Generator
Author: Activer007

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Developer Tools

Configures automated guardrails and contextual triggers to monitor and guide Claude's coding behavior.

About

The Hookify Rules skill enables developers to create project-specific automation and safety nets within Claude Code. By defining markdown-based rules, users can instruct Claude to watch for specific regex patterns in bash commands, file edits, and user prompts. This is ideal for enforcing coding standards, preventing security vulnerabilities like hardcoded secrets, and providing automated checklists before a task is considered complete. It effectively acts as a dynamic, project-aware linter and safety officer that provides real-time feedback during the development process.

Key Features

Real-time file edit analysis to prevent security leaks and debug code
Automated monitoring of bash commands for high-risk operations
Dynamic rule loading without requiring agent restarts
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Support for complex multi-condition rules using advanced regex patterns
Customizable warning and blocking actions for workflow enforcement

Use Cases

Preventing dangerous commands like 'rm -rf' or privilege escalation in the terminal
Creating mandatory completion checklists that trigger when Claude attempts to stop a task
Blocking the inclusion of debug logs or sensitive credentials in production-bound files

About

Key Features

Real-time file edit analysis to prevent security leaks and debug code
Automated monitoring of bash commands for high-risk operations
Dynamic rule loading without requiring agent restarts
0 GitHub stars
Support for complex multi-condition rules using advanced regex patterns
Customizable warning and blocking actions for workflow enforcement

Use Cases

Preventing dangerous commands like 'rm -rf' or privilege escalation in the terminal
Creating mandatory completion checklists that trigger when Claude attempts to stop a task
Blocking the inclusion of debug logs or sensitive credentials in production-bound files