Claude Code hooks give you control over what happens before and after Claude takes any action in your project. A hook is a script that runs automatically at specific moments — before Claude edits a file, after it runs a command, or when a task completes.
Start with the pillar guide: Claude Code Hooks — Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026). It explains what hooks are, how they fit into Claude’s workflow, and walks you through writing your first one from scratch.
With 12 posts covering everything from simple logging to complex automations, this category is your complete reference.
Imagine you just asked Claude Code to edit a Python file. It makes the changes — but your team requires all Python files to be formatted with Black before committing. You’d normally have to remember to run Black yourself. Every. Single. Time. Hooks fix that. A hook is a small automated action that Claude Code … Read more
