writing hookify rules

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What it does

Use kebab-case: warn-dangerous-rm, block-console-log
Be descriptive and action-oriented
Start with verb: warn, prevent, block, require, check
true: Rule is active
false: Rule is disabled (won't trigger)
Can toggle without deleting rule
bash: Bash tool commands

Requirements & configuration

Start with verb: warn, prevent, block, require, check
You're adding an API key to a .env file. Ensure this file is in .gitignore!
Special characters need escaping:
YAML quoted strings: "pattern" requires double backslashes \\s
hookify.require-tests.local.md

Derived from the skill's own SKILL.md documentation · extracted 2026-07-23

writing hookify rules

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Repository: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code

writing hookify rules FAQ

What does the writing hookify rules skill do?

This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a hookify rule", "write a hook rule", "configure hookify", "add a hookify rule", or needs guidance on hookify rule syntax and patterns. Use kebab-case: warn-dangerous-rm, block-console-log Be descriptive and action-oriented

What does writing hookify rules require?

Start with verb: warn, prevent, block, require, check You're adding an API key to a .env file. Ensure this file is in .gitignore! Special characters need escaping: YAML quoted strings: "pattern" requires double backslashes \\s hookify.require-tests.local.md

How do I install writing hookify rules?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code --skill writing hookify rules --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/anthropics/claude-code.

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writing hookify rules FAQ

What does the writing hookify rules skill do?

What does writing hookify rules require?

How do I install writing hookify rules?

Maintain writing hookify rules?

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