Best Claude Code Hooks Directory (2026)

Discover and install the best Claude Code hooks. Browse 18 curated hooks with one-click installation.

Claude Code Hooks are automated triggers that run before or after specific Claude Code actions. They enable
powerful workflow automation: pre-commit linting, automatic formatting,
security scanning, notification dispatching, and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Hooks are inspired by Git hooks but are specifically designed for the Claude Code ecosystem. They let you
enforce coding standards, run quality checks, send alerts, and automate repetitive tasks without any manual
intervention. Every action Claude takes can be intercepted and enhanced by a hook.

Browse the best Claude Code hooks available in 2026. Our curated directory includes hooks for
pre-commit validation, code formatting, security checks,
notification systems, and CI/CD automation. Each hook is tested and rated by
the community.

Setting up a hook is quick and straightforward. Install the hook with a single command, and it automatically
activates for the appropriate trigger point. Hooks run silently in the background, ensuring your code meets
quality standards before it ever reaches production.

As the Claude Code ecosystem matures, hooks are becoming essential for professional development teams. They
provide the guardrails and automation that turn Claude Code from a powerful tool into a reliable, enterprise-ready
development platform. Submit your own hook to contribute to the ecosystem.

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Advanced Hook Use Cases

This reference covers advanced hook patterns and techniques for sophisticated automation workflows.

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/skills/development/hook-development/references --yes

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Automation

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/automation --yes

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Development Tools

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/development-tools --yes

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Examples

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/skills/development/hook-development/examples --yes

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Git

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/git --yes

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Git Workflow

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/git-workflow --yes

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Hook Development for Claude Code Plugins

Hooks are event-driven automation scripts that execute in response to Claude Code events. Use hooks to validate operations, enforce policies, add context, and integrate external tools into workflows.

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/skills/development/hook-development --yes

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Hook Development Utility Scripts

These scripts help validate, test, and lint hook implementations before deployment.

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/skills/development/hook-development/scripts --yes

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Monitoring

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/monitoring --yes

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Performance

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/performance --yes

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PocketBase Server-Side JavaScript (pb_hooks)

– Files go in `pb_hooks/*.pb.js` (must end with `.pb.js`)

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/skills/pocketbase/pb-hooks --yes

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Post Tool

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/post-tool --yes

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Pre Tool

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/pre-tool --yes

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Quality Gates

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/quality-gates --yes

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Security

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/security --yes

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Security Hooks Secrets

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=dashboard/public/blog/security-hooks-secrets --yes

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Simple Notifications Hook

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=dashboard/public/blog/simple-notifications-hook --yes

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Testing

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npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook=cli-tool/components/hooks/testing --yes

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Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Code Hooks

Hooks are automated triggers that run before or after specific Claude Code actions. They enforce coding standards, run quality checks, format code, send notifications, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines automatically.

Hooks run at specific trigger points: pre-commit (before code is committed), post-commit, pre-push, post-deploy, and other lifecycle events. Each hook specifies which trigger point it uses.

Yes, pre-action hooks (like pre-commit) can block the action if checks fail. For example, a linting hook can prevent a commit if the code doesn’t meet your style guidelines. This ensures quality standards are always enforced.

You can bypass hooks using the –no-hooks flag or by temporarily removing the hook from your configuration. However, it’s generally better to fix the underlying issue rather than skipping quality checks.

Well-designed hooks run quickly and only on changed files. Most hooks complete in under a second. If a hook is taking too long, check its configuration for optimization options like incremental checking.

Yes, hooks support conditional execution based on file types, branch names, project settings, and other criteria. You can configure a hook to only run on specific file extensions or in certain git branches.

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