# hookify

Generates hook rules from recent chat complaints or explicit instructions. It prevents unsafe terminal commands and unwanted edits in Claude Code.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · ★ 44635
- Author: Anthropic · official Anthropic repository
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/HEAD/plugins/hookify/commands/hookify.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/hookify

## What it does

The command extracts problematic behaviors from your prompt argument or conversation history. When called without arguments, it launches a `conversation-analyzer` agent to inspect the last 20–30 messages. The subagent detects user corrections, frustration signals, and requests to stop specific actions.

Hookify then prompts you through interactive questions. You can select up to four detected behaviors, pick an action (`warn` or `block`), and adjust regex patterns using Python syntax. For each approved pattern, it writes a `.claude/hookify.{rule-name}.local.md` file.

All rules are written directly to the project's `.claude/` folder. Rules activate immediately. No session restart is needed because the hooks read new files on the next tool execution.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install hookify@claude-plugins-official
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/hookify.md` — Call it with /hookify. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/hookify.md` — Call it with /prompts:hookify. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/hookify.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/hookify.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/HEAD/plugins/hookify/commands/hookify.md

## When to use it
- block destructive terminal commands like `rm -rf`
- warn on unwanted code changes such as `console.log`
- turn repetitive mistakes from chat history into persistent rules
- prevent edits to sensitive files like `.env`

## Example prompts
- /hookify
- /hookify Don't use rm -rf without asking me first
- /hookify Prevent edits to .env files

## Source text · hookify.md · Apache-2.0

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````text
---
description: Create hooks to prevent unwanted behaviors from conversation analysis or explicit instructions
argument-hint: Optional specific behavior to address
allowed-tools: ["Read", "Write", "AskUserQuestion", "Task", "Grep", "TodoWrite", "Skill"]
---

# Hookify - Create Hooks from Unwanted Behaviors

**FIRST: Load the hookify:writing-rules skill** using the Skill tool to understand rule file format and syntax.

Create hook rules to prevent problematic behaviors by analyzing the conversation or from explicit user instructions.

## Your Task

You will help the user create hookify rules to prevent unwanted behaviors. Follow these steps:

### Step 1: Gather Behavior Information

**If $ARGUMENTS is provided:**
- User has given specific instructions: `$ARGUMENTS`
- Still analyze recent conversation (last 10-15 user messages) for additional context
- Look for examples of the behavior happening

**If $ARGUMENTS is empty:**
- Launch the conversation-analyzer agent to find problematic behaviors
- Agent will scan user prompts for frustration signals
- Agent will return structured findings

**To analyze conversation:**
Use the Task tool to launch conversation-analyzer agent:
```
{
  "subagent_type": "general-purpose",
  "description": "Analyze conversation for unwanted behaviors",
  "prompt": "You are analyzing a Claude Code conversation to find behaviors the user wants to prevent.

Read user messages in the current conversation and identify:
1. Explicit requests to avoid something (\"don't do X\", \"stop doing Y\")
2. Corrections or reversions (user fixing Claude's actions)
3. Frustrated reactions (\"why did you do X?\", \"I didn't ask for that\")
4. Repeated issues (same problem multiple times)

For each issue found, extract:
- What tool was used (Bash, Edit, Write, etc.)
- Specific pattern or command
- Why it was problematic
- User's stated reason

Return findings as a structured list with:
- category: Type of issue
- tool: Which tool was involved
- pattern: Regex or literal pattern to match
- context: What happened
- severity: high/medium/low

Focus on the most recent issues (last 20-30 messages). Don't go back further unless explicitly asked."
}
```

### Step 2: Present Findings to User

After gathering behaviors (from arguments or agent), present to user using AskUserQuestion:

**Question 1: Which behaviors to hookify?**
- Header: "Create Rules"
- multiSelect: true
- Options: List each detected behavior (max 4)
  - Label: Short description (e.g., "Block rm -rf")
  - Description: Why it's problematic

**Question 2: For each selected behavior, ask about action:**
- "Should this block the operation or just warn?"
- Options:
  - "Just warn" (action: warn - shows message but allows)
  - "Block operation" (action: block - prevents execution)

**Question 3: Ask for example patterns:**
- "What patterns should trigger this rule?"
- Show detected patterns
- Allow user to refine or add more

### Step 3: Generate Rule Files

For each confirmed behavior, create a `.claude/hookify.{rule-name}.local.md` file:

**Rule naming convention:**
- Use kebab-case
- Be descriptive: `block-dangerous-rm`, `warn-console-log`, `require-tests-before-stop`
- Start with action verb: block, warn, prevent, require

**File format:**
```markdown
---
name: {rule-name}
enabled: true
event: {bash|file|stop|prompt|all}
pattern: {regex pattern}
action: {warn|block}
---

{Message to show Claude when rule triggers}
```

**Action values:**
- `warn`: Show message but allow operation (default)
- `block`: Prevent operation or stop session

**For more complex rules (multiple conditions):**
```markdown
---
name: {rule-name}
enabled: true
event: file
conditions:
  - field: file_path
    operator: regex_match
    pattern: \.env$
  - field: new_text
    operator: contains
    pattern: API_KEY
---

{Warning message}
```

### Step 4: Create Files and Confirm

**IMPORTANT**: Rule files must be created in the current working directory's `.claude/` folder, NOT the plugin directory.
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