Documentation
Following these best practices will help you create reliable, efficient, and maintainable hooks that enhance your development workflow.
Hook Design
Be Specific and Clear
- Write detailed, unambiguous instructions
- Focus on one specific task per hook
- Use numbered steps for complex operations
Test Thoroughly
- Test hooks on sample files before deploying
- Verify hooks work with edge cases
- Start with limited file patterns before expanding
Monitor Performance
- Ensure hooks don't slow down your workflow
- Consider the frequency of trigger events
- Optimize prompts for efficiency
Security Considerations
Validate Inputs
- Ensure hooks handle unexpected file content gracefully
- Consider potential edge cases in file formats
- Test with malformed or unexpected input
Limit Scope
- Target specific file types or directories when possible
- Use precise file patterns to avoid unnecessary executions
- Consider the impact of hooks on your entire codebase
Review Regularly
- Update hook logic as your project evolves
- Remove hooks that are no longer needed
- Refine prompts based on actual results
Team Collaboration
Document Hooks
- Maintain clear documentation of hook purposes
- Include examples of expected behavior
- Document any limitations or edge cases
Share Configurations
- Use consistent hooks across team members
- Store hook configurations in version control
- Create standard hooks for common team workflows
Version Control Integration
- Consider hooks that integrate with your version control system
- Create hooks for code review workflows
- Use hooks to enforce team standards
Page updated: July 11, 2025
Best Practices