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Writing Hookify Rules

This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a hookify rule", "write a hook rule", "configure hookify", "add a hookify rule", or needs guidance on hookify rule syntax and patterns.

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Security Assessment

Critical Risk(0/100)

Detected risks:

Destructive Operations([SKILL.md] mkfs, [SKILL.md] rm -rf, [SKILL.md] rm -rf)
Remote Code Execution([SKILL.md] eval(, [SKILL.md] exec()
Secret Exposure([SKILL.md] API_KEY=, [SKILL.md] API_KEY =)
Sensitive File Access([SKILL.md] .env)
Privilege Escalation([SKILL.md] sudo, [SKILL.md] chmod 777, [SKILL.md] chmod 777)
Security Score0/100

About Writing Hookify Rules

The 'Writing Hookify Rules' skill is designed to assist users in creating and configuring Hookify rules, which are essential for monitoring specific patterns in code and providing relevant feedback when those patterns are detected. This skill addresses the need for developers to establish guidelines that enhance code quality and prevent common pitfalls in their projects. By utilizing Hookify rules, users can automate checks for potentially harmful commands or patterns in their code, ensuring a smoother development process and reducing the risk of errors arising from overlooked issues.

This skill features a structured approach to defining Hookify rules through markdown files that include YAML frontmatter. Users can specify various attributes for each rule, such as the unique name, enabled status, event type, actions to take, and regex patterns to match. Advanced capabilities are also available, allowing for the creation of complex rules with multiple conditions. This ensures that users can tailor their code checks to specific needs, making the skill versatile for different programming environments.

Target users for this skill include software developers, code reviewers, and quality assurance professionals who seek to implement automated rules that enhance code safety and maintainability. Use cases for this skill include preventing the use of dangerous commands in Bash scripts, ensuring sensitive information is not included in version control, and detecting potentially problematic code patterns in various file types. By leveraging this skill, users can significantly improve their code review processes and maintain higher standards in their development practices.

FAQ

How do I create a Hookify rule?

To create a Hookify rule, write a markdown file with YAML frontmatter that includes the required fields such as name, enabled status, event type, and a regex pattern.

Can I disable a Hookify rule without deleting it?

Yes, you can toggle the enabled field to false to deactivate a Hookify rule without removing it.

What types of events can trigger a Hookify rule?

Hookify rules can be triggered by events such as bash commands, file edits, stopping the agent, prompting user input, or all events.

Are there any limitations on regex patterns used in Hookify rules?

Yes, the regex patterns must follow Python regex syntax, and complex rules can include multiple conditions.

Who can benefit from using Hookify rules?

Software developers and quality assurance professionals can benefit from using Hookify rules to automate code checks and improve code quality.

Install Writing Hookify Rules

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill