Optional:

• MCP servers configured (claude-flow, ruv-swarm, flow-nexus)
• Git repository for version control
• Testing framework for quality verification

Quick Start

Initialize Hooks System

# Initialize with default hooks configuration
npx claude-flow init --hooks

This creates:

• .claude/settings.json with pre-configured hooks
• Hook command documentation in .claude/commands/hooks/
• Default hook handlers for common operations

Basic Hook Usage

# Pre-task hook (auto-spawns agents)
npx claude-flow hook pre-task --description "Implement authentication"

# Post-edit hook (auto-formats and stores in memory)
npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file "src/auth.js" --memory-key "auth/login"

# Session end hook (saves state and metrics)
npx claude-flow hook session-end --session-id "dev-session" --export-metrics

Complete Guide

Available Hooks

Pre-Operation Hooks

Hooks that execute BEFORE operations to prepare and validate:

pre-edit - Validate and assign agents before file modifications

npx claude-flow hook pre-edit [options]

Options:
  --file, -f <path>         File path to be edited
  --auto-assign-agent       Automatically assign best agent (default: true)
  --validate-syntax         Pre-validate syntax before edit
  --check-conflicts         Check for merge conflicts
  --backup-file             Create backup before editing

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "src/auth/login.js"
  npx claude-flow hook pre-edit -f "config/db.js" --validate-syntax
  npx claude-flow hook pre-edit -f "production.env" --backup-file --check-conflicts

Features:

• Auto agent assignment based on file type
• Syntax validation to prevent broken code
• Conflict detection for concurrent edits
• Automatic file backups for safety

pre-bash - Check command safety and resource requirements

npx claude-flow hook pre-bash --command <cmd>

Options:
  --command, -c <cmd>       Command to validate
  --check-safety            Verify command safety (default: true)
  --estimate-resources      Estimate resource usage
  --require-confirmation    Request user confirmation for risky commands

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook pre-bash -c "rm -rf /tmp/cache"
  npx claude-flow hook pre-bash --command "docker build ." --estimate-resources

Features:

• Command safety validation
• Resource requirement estimation
• Destructive command confirmation
• Permission checks

pre-task - Auto-spawn agents and prepare for complex tasks

npx claude-flow hook pre-task [options]

Options:
  --description, -d <text>  Task description for context
  --auto-spawn-agents       Automatically spawn required agents (default: true)
  --load-memory             Load relevant memory from previous sessions
  --optimize-topology       Select optimal swarm topology
  --estimate-complexity     Analyze task complexity

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook pre-task --description "Implement user authentication"
  npx claude-flow hook pre-task -d "Continue API dev" --load-memory
  npx claude-flow hook pre-task -d "Refactor codebase" --optimize-topology

Features:

• Automatic agent spawning based on task analysis
• Memory loading for context continuity
• Topology optimization for task structure
• Complexity estimation and time prediction

pre-search - Prepare and optimize search operations

npx claude-flow hook pre-search --query <query>

Options:
  --query, -q <text>        Search query
  --check-cache             Check cache first (default: true)
  --optimize-query          Optimize search pattern

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook pre-search -q "authentication middleware"

Features:

• Cache checking for faster results
• Query optimization
• Search pattern improvement

Post-Operation Hooks

Hooks that execute AFTER operations to process and learn:

post-edit - Auto-format, validate, and update memory

npx claude-flow hook post-edit [options]

Options:
  --file, -f <path>         File path that was edited
  --auto-format             Automatically format code (default: true)
  --memory-key, -m <key>    Store edit context in memory
  --train-patterns          Train neural patterns from edit
  --validate-output         Validate edited file

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file "src/components/Button.jsx"
  npx claude-flow hook post-edit -f "api/auth.js" --memory-key "auth/login"
  npx claude-flow hook post-edit -f "utils/helpers.ts" --train-patterns

Features:

• Language-specific auto-formatting (Prettier, Black, gofmt)
• Memory storage for edit context and decisions
• Neural pattern training for continuous improvement
• Output validation with linting

post-bash - Log execution and update metrics

npx claude-flow hook post-bash --command <cmd>

Options:
  --command, -c <cmd>       Command that was executed
  --log-output              Log command output (default: true)
  --update-metrics          Update performance metrics
  --store-result            Store result in memory

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook post-bash -c "npm test" --update-metrics

Features:

• Command execution logging
• Performance metric tracking
• Result storage for analysis
• Error pattern detection

post-task - Performance analysis and decision storage

npx claude-flow hook post-task [options]

Options:
  --task-id, -t <id>        Task identifier for tracking
  --analyze-performance     Generate performance metrics (default: true)
  --store-decisions         Save task decisions to memory
  --export-learnings        Export neural pattern learnings
  --generate-report         Create task completion report

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook post-task --task-id "auth-implementation"
  npx claude-flow hook post-task -t "api-refactor" --analyze-performance
  npx claude-flow hook post-task -t "bug-fix-123" --store-decisions

Features:

• Execution time and token usage measurement
• Decision and implementation choice recording
• Neural learning pattern export
• Completion report generation

post-search - Cache results and improve patterns

npx claude-flow hook post-search --query <query> --results <path>

Options:
  --query, -q <text>        Original search query
  --results, -r <path>      Results file path
  --cache-results           Cache for future use (default: true)
  --train-patterns          Improve search patterns

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook post-search -q "auth" -r "results.json" --train-patterns

Features:

• Result caching for faster subsequent searches
• Search pattern improvement
• Relevance scoring

MCP Integration Hooks

Hooks that coordinate with MCP swarm tools:

mcp-initialized - Persist swarm configuration

npx claude-flow hook mcp-initialized --swarm-id <id>

Features:
- Save swarm topology and configuration
- Store agent roster in memory
- Initialize coordination namespace

agent-spawned - Update agent roster and memory

npx claude-flow hook agent-spawned --agent-id <id> --type <type>

Features:
- Register agent in coordination memory
- Update agent roster
- Initialize agent-specific memory namespace

task-orchestrated - Monitor task progress

npx claude-flow hook task-orchestrated --task-id <id>

Features:
- Track task progress through memory
- Monitor agent assignments
- Update coordination state

neural-trained - Save pattern improvements

npx claude-flow hook neural-trained --pattern <name>

Features:
- Export trained neural patterns
- Update coordination models
- Share learning across agents

Memory Coordination Hooks

memory-write - Triggered when agents write to coordination memory

Features:
- Validate memory key format
- Update cross-agent indexes
- Trigger dependent hooks
- Notify subscribed agents

memory-read - Triggered when agents read from coordination memory

Features:
- Log access patterns
- Update popularity metrics
- Preload related data
- Track usage statistics

memory-sync - Synchronize memory across swarm agents

npx claude-flow hook memory-sync --namespace <ns>

Features:
- Sync memory state across agents
- Resolve conflicts
- Propagate updates
- Maintain consistency

Session Hooks

session-start - Initialize new session

npx claude-flow hook session-start --session-id <id>

Options:
  --session-id, -s <id>     Session identifier
  --load-context            Load context from previous session
  --init-agents             Initialize required agents

Features:
- Create session directory
- Initialize metrics tracking
- Load previous context
- Set up coordination namespace

session-restore - Load previous session state

npx claude-flow hook session-restore --session-id <id>

Options:
  --session-id, -s <id>     Session to restore
  --restore-memory          Restore memory state (default: true)
  --restore-agents          Restore agent configurations

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook session-restore --session-id "swarm-20241019"
  npx claude-flow hook session-restore -s "feature-auth" --restore-memory

Features:

• Load previous session context
• Restore memory state and decisions
• Reconfigure agents to previous state
• Resume in-progress tasks

session-end - Cleanup and persist session state

npx claude-flow hook session-end [options]

Options:
  --session-id, -s <id>     Session identifier to end
  --save-state              Save current session state (default: true)
  --export-metrics          Export session metrics
  --generate-summary        Create session summary
  --cleanup-temp            Remove temporary files

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook session-end --session-id "dev-session-2024"
  npx claude-flow hook session-end -s "feature-auth" --export-metrics --generate-summary
  npx claude-flow hook session-end -s "quick-fix" --cleanup-temp

Features:

• Save current context and progress
• Export session metrics (duration, commands, tokens, files)
• Generate work summary with decisions and next steps
• Cleanup temporary files and optimize storage

notify - Custom notifications with swarm status

npx claude-flow hook notify --message <msg>

Options:
  --message, -m <text>      Notification message
  --level <level>           Notification level (info|warning|error)
  --swarm-status            Include swarm status (default: true)
  --broadcast               Send to all agents

Examples:
  npx claude-flow hook notify -m "Task completed" --level info
  npx claude-flow hook notify -m "Critical error" --level error --broadcast

Features:

• Send notifications to coordination system
• Include swarm status and metrics
• Broadcast to all agents
• Log important events

Configuration

Basic Configuration

Edit .claude/settings.json to configure hooks:

{
  "hooks": {
    "PreToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit|MultiEdit)$",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": "npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file '${tool.params.file_path}' --memory-key 'swarm/editor/current'"
        }]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Bash$",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": "npx claude-flow hook pre-bash --command '${tool.params.command}'"
        }]
      }
    ],
    "PostToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit|MultiEdit)$",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": "npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file '${tool.params.file_path}' --memory-key 'swarm/editor/complete' --auto-format --train-patterns"
        }]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Bash$",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": "npx claude-flow hook post-bash --command '${tool.params.command}' --update-metrics"
        }]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Advanced Configuration

Complete hook configuration with all features:

{
  "hooks": {
    "enabled": true,
    "debug": false,
    "timeout": 5000,

    "PreToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit|MultiEdit)$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file '${tool.params.file_path}' --auto-assign-agent --validate-syntax",
            "timeout": 3000,
            "continueOnError": true
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Task$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook pre-task --description '${tool.params.task}' --auto-spawn-agents --load-memory",
            "async": true
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Grep$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook pre-search --query '${tool.params.pattern}' --check-cache"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],

    "PostToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit|MultiEdit)$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file '${tool.params.file_path}' --memory-key 'edits/${tool.params.file_path}' --auto-format --train-patterns",
            "async": true
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Task$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook post-task --task-id '${result.task_id}' --analyze-performance --store-decisions --export-learnings",
            "async": true
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "matcher": "^Grep$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook post-search --query '${tool.params.pattern}' --cache-results --train-patterns"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],

    "SessionStart": [
      {
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook session-start --session-id '${session.id}' --load-context"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],

    "SessionEnd": [
      {
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook session-end --session-id '${session.id}' --export-metrics --generate-summary --cleanup-temp"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Protected File Patterns

Add protection for sensitive files:

{
  "hooks": {
    "PreToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit|MultiEdit)$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "npx claude-flow hook check-protected --file '${tool.params.file_path}'"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Automatic Testing

Run tests after file modifications:

{
  "hooks": {
    "PostToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^Write$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "test -f '${tool.params.file_path%.js}.test.js' && npm test '${tool.params.file_path%.js}.test.js'",
            "continueOnError": true
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

MCP Tool Integration

Hooks automatically integrate with MCP tools for coordination:

Pre-Task Hook with Agent Spawning

// Hook command
npx claude-flow hook pre-task --description "Build REST API"

// Internally calls MCP tools:
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn {
  type: "backend-dev",
  capabilities: ["api", "database", "testing"]
}

mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
  action: "store",
  key: "swarm/task/api-build/context",
  namespace: "coordination",
  value: JSON.stringify({
    description: "Build REST API",
    agents: ["backend-dev"],
    started: Date.now()
  })
}

Post-Edit Hook with Memory Storage

// Hook command
npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file "api/auth.js"

// Internally calls MCP tools:
mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
  action: "store",
  key: "swarm/edits/api/auth.js",
  namespace: "coordination",
  value: JSON.stringify({
    file: "api/auth.js",
    timestamp: Date.now(),
    changes: { added: 45, removed: 12 },
    formatted: true,
    linted: true
  })
}

mcp__claude-flow__neural_train {
  pattern_type: "coordination",
  training_data: { /* edit patterns */ }
}

Session End Hook with State Persistence

// Hook command
npx claude-flow hook session-end --session-id "dev-2024"

// Internally calls MCP tools:
mcp__claude-flow__memory_persist {
  sessionId: "dev-2024"
}

mcp__claude-flow__swarm_status {
  swarmId: "current"
}

// Generates metrics and summary

Memory Coordination Protocol

All hooks follow a standardized memory coordination pattern:

Three-Phase Memory Protocol

Phase 1: STATUS - Hook starts

mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
  action: "store",
  key: "swarm/hooks/pre-edit/status",
  namespace: "coordination",
  value: JSON.stringify({
    status: "running",
    hook: "pre-edit",
    file: "src/auth.js",
    timestamp: Date.now()
  })
}

Phase 2: PROGRESS - Hook processes

mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
  action: "store",
  key: "swarm/hooks/pre-edit/progress",
  namespace: "coordination",
  value: JSON.stringify({
    progress: 50,
    action: "validating syntax",
    file: "src/auth.js"
  })
}

Phase 3: COMPLETE - Hook finishes

mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage {
  action: "store",
  key: "swarm/hooks/pre-edit/complete",
  namespace: "coordination",
  value: JSON.stringify({
    status: "complete",
    result: "success",
    agent_assigned: "backend-dev",
    syntax_valid: true,
    backup_created: true
  })
}

Hook Response Format

Hooks return JSON responses to control operation flow:

Continue Response

{
  "continue": true,
  "reason": "All validations passed",
  "metadata": {
    "agent_assigned": "backend-dev",
    "syntax_valid": true,
    "file": "src/auth.js"
  }
}

Block Response

{
  "continue": false,
  "reason": "Protected file - manual review required",
  "metadata": {
    "file": ".env.production",
    "protection_level": "high",
    "requires": "manual_approval"
  }
}

Warning Response

{
  "continue": true,
  "reason": "Syntax valid but complexity high",
  "warnings": [
    "Cyclomatic complexity: 15 (threshold: 10)",
    "Consider refactoring for better maintainability"
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "complexity": 15,
    "threshold": 10
  }
}

Git Integration

Hooks can integrate with Git operations for quality control:

Pre-Commit Hook

# Add to .git/hooks/pre-commit or use husky

#!/bin/bash
# Run quality checks before commit

# Get staged files
FILES=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACM)

for FILE in $FILES; do
  # Run pre-edit hook for validation
  npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "$FILE" --validate-syntax

  if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
    echo "Validation failed for $FILE"
    exit 1
  fi

  # Run post-edit hook for formatting
  npx claude-flow hook post-edit --file "$FILE" --auto-format
done

# Run tests
npm test

exit $?

Post-Commit Hook

# Add to .git/hooks/post-commit

#!/bin/bash
# Track commit metrics

COMMIT_HASH=$(git rev-parse HEAD)
COMMIT_MSG=$(git log -1 --pretty=%B)

npx claude-flow hook notify \
  --message "Commit completed: $COMMIT_MSG" \
  --level info \
  --swarm-status

Pre-Push Hook

# Add to .git/hooks/pre-push

#!/bin/bash
# Quality gate before push

# Run full test suite
npm run test:all

# Run quality checks
npx claude-flow hook session-end \
  --generate-report \
  --export-metrics

# Verify quality thresholds
TRUTH_SCORE=$(npx claude-flow metrics score --format json | jq -r '.truth_score')

if (( $(echo "$TRUTH_SCORE < 0.95" | bc -l) )); then
  echo "Truth score below threshold: $TRUTH_SCORE < 0.95"
  exit 1
fi

exit 0

Agent Coordination Workflow

How agents use hooks for coordination:

Agent Workflow Example

# Agent 1: Backend Developer
# STEP 1: Pre-task preparation
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Implement user authentication API" \
  --auto-spawn-agents \
  --load-memory

# STEP 2: Work begins - pre-edit validation
npx claude-flow hook pre-edit \
  --file "api/auth.js" \
  --auto-assign-agent \
  --validate-syntax

# STEP 3: Edit file (via Claude Code Edit tool)
# ... code changes ...

# STEP 4: Post-edit processing
npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
  --file "api/auth.js" \
  --memory-key "swarm/backend/auth-api" \
  --auto-format \
  --train-patterns

# STEP 5: Notify coordination system
npx claude-flow hook notify \
  --message "Auth API implementation complete" \
  --swarm-status \
  --broadcast

# STEP 6: Task completion
npx claude-flow hook post-task \
  --task-id "auth-api" \
  --analyze-performance \
  --store-decisions \
  --export-learnings



# Agent 2: Test Engineer (receives notification)
# STEP 1: Check memory for API details
npx claude-flow hook session-restore \
  --session-id "swarm-current" \
  --restore-memory

# Memory contains: swarm/backend/auth-api with implementation details

# STEP 2: Generate tests
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Write tests for auth API" \
  --load-memory

# STEP 3: Create test file
npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
  --file "api/auth.test.js" \
  --memory-key "swarm/testing/auth-api-tests" \
  --train-patterns

# STEP 4: Share test results
npx claude-flow hook notify \
  --message "Auth API tests complete - 100% coverage" \
  --broadcast

Custom Hook Creation

Create custom hooks for specific workflows:

Custom Hook Template

// .claude/hooks/custom-quality-check.js

module.exports = {
  name: 'custom-quality-check',
  type: 'pre',
  matcher: /\.(ts|js)$/,

  async execute(context) {
    const { file, content } = context;

    // Custom validation logic
    const complexity = await analyzeComplexity(content);
    const securityIssues = await scanSecurity(content);

    // Store in memory
    await storeInMemory({
      key: `quality/${file}`,
      value: { complexity, securityIssues }
    });

    // Return decision
    if (complexity > 15 || securityIssues.length > 0) {
      return {
        continue: false,
        reason: 'Quality checks failed',
        warnings: [
          `Complexity: ${complexity} (max: 15)`,
          `Security issues: ${securityIssues.length}`
        ]
      };
    }

    return {
      continue: true,
      reason: 'Quality checks passed',
      metadata: { complexity, securityIssues: 0 }
    };
  }
};

Register Custom Hook

{
  "hooks": {
    "PreToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "^(Write|Edit)$",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "script",
            "script": ".claude/hooks/custom-quality-check.js"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Full-Stack Development Workflow

# Session start - initialize coordination
npx claude-flow hook session-start --session-id "fullstack-feature"

# Pre-task planning
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Build user profile feature - frontend + backend + tests" \
  --auto-spawn-agents \
  --optimize-topology

# Backend work
npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "api/profile.js"
# ... implement backend ...
npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
  --file "api/profile.js" \
  --memory-key "profile/backend" \
  --train-patterns

# Frontend work (reads backend details from memory)
npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "components/Profile.jsx"
# ... implement frontend ...
npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
  --file "components/Profile.jsx" \
  --memory-key "profile/frontend" \
  --train-patterns

# Testing (reads both backend and frontend from memory)
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Test profile feature" \
  --load-memory

# Session end - export everything
npx claude-flow hook session-end \
  --session-id "fullstack-feature" \
  --export-metrics \
  --generate-summary

Example 2: Debugging with Hooks

# Start debugging session
npx claude-flow hook session-start --session-id "debug-memory-leak"

# Pre-task: analyze issue
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Debug memory leak in event handlers" \
  --load-memory \
  --estimate-complexity

# Search for event emitters
npx claude-flow hook pre-search --query "EventEmitter"
# ... search executes ...
npx claude-flow hook post-search \
  --query "EventEmitter" \
  --cache-results

# Fix the issue
npx claude-flow hook pre-edit \
  --file "services/events.js" \
  --backup-file
# ... fix code ...
npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
  --file "services/events.js" \
  --memory-key "debug/memory-leak-fix" \
  --validate-output

# Verify fix
npx claude-flow hook post-task \
  --task-id "memory-leak-fix" \
  --analyze-performance \
  --generate-report

# End session
npx claude-flow hook session-end \
  --session-id "debug-memory-leak" \
  --export-metrics

Example 3: Multi-Agent Refactoring

# Initialize swarm for refactoring
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Refactor legacy codebase to modern patterns" \
  --auto-spawn-agents \
  --optimize-topology

# Agent 1: Code Analyzer
npx claude-flow hook pre-task --description "Analyze code complexity"
# ... analysis ...
npx claude-flow hook post-task \
  --task-id "analysis" \
  --store-decisions

# Agent 2: Refactoring (reads analysis from memory)
npx claude-flow hook session-restore \
  --session-id "swarm-refactor" \
  --restore-memory

for file in src/**/*.js; do
  npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "$file" --backup-file
  # ... refactor ...
  npx claude-flow hook post-edit \
    --file "$file" \
    --memory-key "refactor/$file" \
    --auto-format \
    --train-patterns
done

# Agent 3: Testing (reads refactored code from memory)
npx claude-flow hook pre-task \
  --description "Generate tests for refactored code" \
  --load-memory

# Broadcast completion
npx claude-flow hook notify \
  --message "Refactoring complete - all tests passing" \
  --broadcast

Performance Tips

1. Keep Hooks Lightweight - Target < 100ms execution time
2. Use Async for Heavy Operations - Don't block the main flow
3. Cache Aggressively - Store frequently accessed data
4. Batch Related Operations - Combine multiple actions
5. Use Memory Wisely - Set appropriate TTLs
6. Monitor Hook Performance - Track execution times
7. Parallelize When Possible - Run independent hooks concurrently

Debugging Hooks

Enable debug mode for troubleshooting:

# Enable debug output
export CLAUDE_FLOW_DEBUG=true

# Test specific hook with verbose output
npx claude-flow hook pre-edit --file "test.js" --debug

# Check hook execution logs
cat .claude-flow/logs/hooks-$(date +%Y-%m-%d).log

# Validate configuration
npx claude-flow hook validate-config

Benefits

• Automatic Agent Assignment : Right agent for every file type
• Consistent Code Formatting : Language-specific formatters
• Continuous Learning : Neural patterns improve over time
• Cross-Session Memory : Context persists between sessions
• Performance Tracking : Comprehensive metrics and analytics
• Automatic Coordination : Agents sync via memory
• Smart Agent Spawning : Task-based agent selection
• Quality Gates : Pre-commit validation and verification
• Error Prevention : Syntax validation before edits
• Knowledge Sharing : Decisions stored and shared
• Reduced Manual Work : Automation of repetitive tasks
• Better Collaboration : Seamless multi-agent coordination

Best Practices

1. Configure Hooks Early - Set up during project initialization
2. Use Memory Keys Strategically - Organize with clear namespaces
3. Enable Auto-Formatting - Maintain code consistency
4. Train Patterns Continuously - Learn from successful operations
5. Monitor Performance - Track hook execution times
6. Validate Configuration - Test hooks before production use
7. Document Custom Hooks - Maintain hook documentation
8. Set Appropriate Timeouts - Prevent hanging operations
9. Handle Errors Gracefully - Use continueOnError when appropriate
10. Review Metrics Regularly - Optimize based on usage patterns

Troubleshooting

Hooks Not Executing

• Verify .claude/settings.json syntax
• Check hook matcher patterns
• Enable debug mode
• Review permission settings
• Ensure claude-flow CLI is in PATH

Hook Timeouts

• Increase timeout values in configuration
• Make hooks asynchronous for heavy operations
• Optimize hook logic
• Check network connectivity for MCP tools

Memory Issues

• Set appropriate TTLs for memory keys
• Clean up old memory entries
• Use memory namespaces effectively
• Monitor memory usage

Performance Problems

• Profile hook execution times
• Use caching for repeated operations
• Batch operations when possible
• Reduce hook complexity

Related Commands

• npx claude-flow init --hooks - Initialize hooks system
• npx claude-flow hook --list - List available hooks
• npx claude-flow hook --test <hook> - Test specific hook
• npx claude-flow memory usage - Manage memory
• npx claude-flow agent spawn - Spawn agents
• npx claude-flow swarm init - Initialize swarm

Integration with Other Skills

This skill works seamlessly with:

• SPARC Methodology - Hooks enhance SPARC workflows
• Pair Programming - Automated quality in pairing sessions
• Verification Quality - Truth-score validation in hooks
• GitHub Workflows - Git integration for commits/PRs
• Performance Analysis - Metrics collection in hooks
• Swarm Advanced - Multi-agent coordination via hooks

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Repository

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First Seen

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