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Claude Code hooks examples for safer automation
Use Claude Code hooks for formatting, checks, notifications and guardrails without turning the workflow into hidden magic.
Quick answer
Good hooks automate the boring checks around an agent workflow: format touched files, run narrow tests, block unsafe commands and notify when work needs attention.
Useful examples
Start with post-edit formatting, command allowlists, test reminders and transcript capture before adding heavier automation.
What to avoid
Avoid hooks that hide failing checks or mutate unrelated files. The agent and developer should still understand what changed.
FAQ
Should hooks run every test?
No. Hooks should prefer fast, narrow checks and leave expensive suites to explicit commands or CI.