# hookify

Generates custom hooks for Claude Code using lightweight Markdown files. It blocks dangerous terminal commands and catches unwanted code changes automatically.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · 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
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/hookify

## What it does

Hookify replaces complex `hooks.json` configs with simple Markdown files stored in `.claude/`. You can pass explicit instructions to `/hookify` to generate a guardrail, or run the command without arguments so Claude inspects recent conversation corrections and drafts the rule itself.

Each rule matches Python regex patterns against shell commands (`bash`), file edits (`file`), submitted prompts (`prompt`), or completion events (`stop`). When triggered, the hook either prints a safety warning or blocks the tool operation entirely.

Changes take effect immediately on the next tool execution without restarting the agent. The plugin requires Python 3.7+ and relies entirely on the standard library.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

## When to use it
- block destructive shell commands like `rm -rf`
- prevent hardcoded secrets and tokens in repository files
- catch leftover debug statements before changes are applied
- enforce test suite execution before Claude finishes a task

## Example prompts
- /hookify Warn me when I use rm -rf commands
- /hookify Don't use console.log in TypeScript files
- /hookify:list

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# Hookify Plugin

Easily create custom hooks to prevent unwanted behaviors by analyzing conversation patterns or from explicit instructions.

## Overview

The hookify plugin makes it simple to create hooks without editing complex `hooks.json` files. Instead, you create lightweight markdown configuration files that define patterns to watch for and messages to show when those patterns match.

**Key features:**
- 🎯 Analyze conversations to find unwanted behaviors automatically
- 📝 Simple markdown configuration files with YAML frontmatter
- 🔍 Regex pattern matching for powerful rules
- 🚀 No coding required - just describe the behavior
- 🔄 Easy enable/disable without restarting

## Quick Start

### 1. Create Your First Rule

```bash
/hookify Warn me when I use rm -rf commands
```

This analyzes your request and creates `.claude/hookify.warn-rm.local.md`.

### 2. Test It Immediately

**No restart needed!** Rules take effect on the very next tool use.

Ask Claude to run a command that should trigger the rule:
```
Run rm -rf /tmp/test
```

You should see the warning message immediately!

## Usage

### Main Command: /hookify

**With arguments:**
```
/hookify Don't use console.log in TypeScript files
```
Creates a rule from your explicit instructions.

**Without arguments:**
```
/hookify
```
Analyzes recent conversation to find behaviors you've corrected or been frustrated by.

### Helper Commands

**List all rules:**
```
/hookify:list
```

**Configure rules interactively:**
```
/hookify:configure
```
Enable/disable existing rules through an interactive interface.

**Get help:**
```
/hookify:help
```

## Rule Configuration Format

### Simple Rule (Single Pattern)

`.claude/hookify.dangerous-rm.local.md`:
```markdown
---
name: block-dangerous-rm
enabled: true
event: bash
pattern: rm\s+-rf
action: block
---

⚠️ **Dangerous rm command detected!**

This command could delete important files. Please:
- Verify the path is correct
- Consider using a safer approach
- Make sure you have backups
```

**Action field:**
- `warn`: Shows warning but allows operation (default)
- `block`: Prevents operation from executing (PreToolUse) or stops session (Stop events)

### Advanced Rule (Multiple Conditions)

`.claude/hookify.sensitive-files.local.md`:
```markdown
---
name: warn-sensitive-files
enabled: true
event: file
action: warn
conditions:
  - field: file_path
    operator: regex_match
    pattern: \.env$|credentials|secrets
  - field: new_text
    operator: contains
    pattern: KEY
---

🔐 **Sensitive file edit detected!**

Ensure credentials are not hardcoded and file is in .gitignore.
```

**All conditions must match** for the rule to trigger.

## Event Types

- **`bash`**: Triggers on Bash tool commands
- **`file`**: Triggers on Edit, Write, MultiEdit tools
- **`stop`**: Triggers when Claude wants to stop (for completion checks)
- **`prompt`**: Triggers on user prompt submission
- **`all`**: Triggers on all events

## Pattern Syntax

Use Python regex syntax:

| Pattern | Matches | Example |
|---------|---------|---------|
| `rm\s+-rf` | rm -rf | rm -rf /tmp |
| `console\.log\(` | console.log( | console.log("test") |
| `(eval\|exec)\(` | eval( or exec( | eval("code") |
| `\.env$` | files ending in .env | .env, .env.local |
| `chmod\s+777` | chmod 777 | chmod 777 file.txt |

**Tips:**
- Use `\s` for whitespace
- Escape special chars: `\.` for literal dot
- Use `|` for OR: `(foo|bar)`
- Use `.*` to match anything
- Set `action: block` for dangerous operations
- Set `action: warn` (or omit) for informational warnings

## Examples

### Example 1: Block Dangerous Commands

```markdown
---
name: block-destructive-ops
enabled: true
event: bash
pattern: rm\s+-rf|dd\s+if=|mkfs|format
action: block
---

🛑 **Destructive operation detected!**

This command can cause data loss. Operation blocked for safety.
Please verify the exact path and use a safer approach.
```

**This rule blocks the operation** - Claude will not be allowed to execute these commands.

### Example 2: Warn About Debug Code

```markdown
---
````
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