What happens if the installation fails or corrupts my settings?

The skill includes a 'restore' command that allows you to roll back to the latest backup or a specific previous version of your settings.json file.

Do I need to restart Claude after running the install command?

Yes, Claude Code loads its configuration at the beginning of a session. You must restart your session for the new hooks to take effect.

Why does this skill modify my settings.json file?

Claude Code currently only loads execution hooks from the global settings.json file. This skill automates the process of adding hooks there so they persist across sessions.

Is jq required for this skill to work?

Yes, the management scripts use jq to safely parse and update the JSON structure of your Claude settings. It can be installed via Homebrew using 'brew install jq'.

Dotfiles Sync Hooks

Name: Dotfiles Sync Hooks
Author: terrylica

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages chezmoi synchronization hooks within Claude Code to ensure configuration files stay updated.

The Dotfiles Sync Hooks skill automates the management of lifecycle hooks within the Claude Code environment, specifically designed for users leveraging chezmoi for dotfile management. By modifying the ~/.claude/settings.json file, it installs a PostToolUse hook that intelligently reminds users to synchronize changes after modifying system configurations. This tool eliminates manual synchronization steps and prevents environment drift by providing automated status checks, safe installation routines, and a robust backup and restoration system for your Claude configuration files.

Key Features

01One-command uninstallation for clean configuration removal

02Real-time installation status monitoring

03Safe JSON manipulation using integrated bash scripts

04Automated injection of chezmoi sync reminders into settings.json

05Versioned backup and restoration system for Claude settings

0624 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Managing Claude Code PostToolUse hooks without manual JSON editing

02Prompting for a git push or sync immediately after Claude modifies system dotfiles

03Maintaining environment parity across multiple development machines using chezmoi

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add terrylica/cc-skills hooks

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT