Does Hookify support regex for pattern matching?

Yes, Hookify uses Python-style regular expressions (regex), allowing for powerful and flexible pattern matching across file paths, code content, commands, and user prompts.

Where are my Hookify rules stored?

Rules are stored as Markdown files in the .claude/ directory of your project for local rules, or in your home directory (~/.claude/) for global rules.

What is the difference between Hookify and standard settings.json hooks?

Hookify provides a simplified, declarative Markdown-based approach for pattern matching, whereas settings.json hooks typically require writing and maintaining standalone Python or Bash scripts.

How do I temporarily disable a Hookify rule?

You can disable a rule by changing the 'enabled' field to 'false' in the rule's YAML frontmatter or by using the /hookify:configure command.

Can I use Hookify to block specific bash commands?

Yes, you can define rules with the 'bash' event and 'block' action to prevent Claude from executing potentially destructive commands like rm -rf or formatting drives.

Hookify: Custom Behavior Hooks

Name: Hookify: Custom Behavior Hooks
Author: thkt

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Security & Testing

Creates declarative rules and safety guardrails to prevent unwanted behaviors and enforce coding standards within Claude Code.

About

Hookify empowers developers to define custom, pattern-based triggers that monitor Claude Code's actions in real-time. By utilizing simple Markdown files with YAML frontmatter, users can block destructive shell commands, warn about debugging artifacts like console logs, and mandate specific workflows—such as requiring test execution before a task is marked complete. It provides a user-friendly way to implement project-specific guardrails without writing complex scripts, ensuring a safer and more consistent automated development environment.

Key Features

Dual-scope support for project-local and global rule management
Declarative rule creation using simple YAML and Markdown syntax
Automated warnings for code smells, debug statements, or security risks
Multi-event triggers for file edits, bash commands, user prompts, and task completion
Real-time blocking of dangerous bash commands to prevent data loss
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preventing accidental execution of destructive commands like rm -rf or mkfs
Enforcing team coding standards by flagging console logs or hardcoded secrets
Mandating workflow requirements such as running npm test before Claude stops

About

Key Features

Dual-scope support for project-local and global rule management
Declarative rule creation using simple YAML and Markdown syntax
Automated warnings for code smells, debug statements, or security risks
Multi-event triggers for file edits, bash commands, user prompts, and task completion
Real-time blocking of dangerous bash commands to prevent data loss
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preventing accidental execution of destructive commands like rm -rf or mkfs
Enforcing team coding standards by flagging console logs or hardcoded secrets
Mandating workflow requirements such as running npm test before Claude stops