Claude Code Hooks - all 23 explained and implemented
TL;DR Highlight
An open-source repo implementing all 23 Claude Code hooks, with an explanatory YouTube video
Who Should Read
Developers looking to leverage Claude Code at an advanced level
Core Mechanics
- Published a repo (shanraisshan/claude-code-hooks) implementing all 23 Claude Code hooks
- YouTube video explaining use cases for each hook
- Hooks are a key differentiator between Claude Code and other CLI agents like Codex
Evidence
- Open-source repo implementing all 23 Claude Code hooks
- YouTube video covering use cases for each hook
- Pre-commit hooks for automated linting and test execution
How to Apply
- Cherry-pick the hooks you need from github.com/shanraisshan/claude-code-hooks
- Pre-commit hooks for automated linting and test execution are especially useful
Terminology
HookA user-defined script or function that runs automatically when a specific event occurs. Like Git's pre-commit hooks, they let you inject custom logic before or after certain actions.
Claude CodeAnthropic's CLI-based AI coding assistant. Lets you generate, edit, and review code directly from the terminal.
Lifecycle EventStage-by-stage events that occur while an application or tool runs. Examples include session start, file save, and command completion — you can attach hooks to each stage to insert additional behavior.