15 - Hooks: Event-Driven Automation in Claude Code

Automate your workflow with Claude Code\

What you'll learn

• 6 events cover the entire cycle: From SessionStart to SessionEnd, every moment is interceptable
• Guaranteed determinism: Unlike prompts, hooks always execute exactly what you define
• Active community: Britfix, CC Notify, cchooks, and Hook Comms solve common needs
• Powerful composition: Simple hooks combined create sophisticated automations
• Security first: Validate input, use timeouts, and verify hooks from external repositories

This article is part of the Claude series on federicocalo.dev.

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➡️ 15 - Hooks: Event-Driven Automation in Claude Code

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By Federico Calò — Software Developer & Technical Writer