Claude Code Configuration & Hooks

My personal Claude Code configuration repository containing custom commands, hooks, and documentation for enhanced AI-powered development workflows.

Overview

This repository contains my complete Claude Code setup, including:

• Custom hooks for deterministic control over Claude Code behavior
• Personal coding preferences and standards
• Custom commands for common development tasks
• Documentation and reference materials

What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool that helps developers:

• Build features by describing them in plain English
• Debug code by analyzing errors and implementing fixes
• Navigate and understand codebases
• Automate routine tasks like linting and merge conflict resolution

Repository Structure

.claude/
├── CLAUDE.md           # Global user instructions and preferences
├── commands/           # Custom Claude Code commands
├── docs/               # Technology-specific documentation
├── hooks/              # Python hooks for Claude Code lifecycle events
├── logs/               # JSON logs of hook executions
├── projects/           # Project-specific configurations
├── settings.json       # Claude Code settings and hook configurations
└── utils/              # Utility scripts for hooks

Key Components

1. CLAUDE.md - Personal Instructions

The main configuration file that defines:

• How Claude should address me (as "LaBoeuf")
• Our working relationship and communication style
• Coding standards and preferences
• Technology-specific guidelines
• Testing requirements (TDD approach)

2. Hooks System

Implements deterministic control through Python scripts:

• PreToolUse: Validates commands before execution
• PostToolUse: Logs and validates tool completion
• Notification: Handles AI notifications with optional alerts
• Stop: Manages response completion
• SubagentStop: Handles subagent task completion

3. Custom Commands

Pre-written markdown templates for common tasks:

• brainstorm.md - Creative problem-solving sessions
• plan.md, plan-tdd.md, plan-gh.md - Different planning approaches
• gh-issue.md, gh_comment.md - GitHub integration commands
• security-review.md - Security analysis tasks
• setup.md - Project initialization

4. Documentation

Technology-specific guidelines:

• python.md - Python development with UV package manager
• source-control.md - Git commit conventions
• using-uv.md - Comprehensive UV field manual

Features

Security & Safety

• Pre-execution validation of potentially dangerous commands
• Comprehensive logging of all tool interactions
• Configurable permissions system

Developer Experience

• Consistent coding standards across all projects
• TDD-focused development workflow
• Automated notifications for important events
• Smart context management through CLAUDE.md imports

Integration

• Works seamlessly with existing development tools
• Supports project-specific overrides
• Compatible with CI/CD workflows

Installation & Setup

1. Ensure Claude Code is installed:

   npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

2. Clone this repository to ~/.claude:

   git clone [your-repo-url] ~/.claude

3. The configuration will be automatically loaded when you run claude in any project.

Usage

Simply run claude in your project directory. The configurations will:

• Apply personal preferences from CLAUDE.md
• Enable all configured hooks
• Make custom commands available via the /command syntax

Custom Commands

Use commands by typing / followed by the command name:

/plan          # Create a development plan
/gh-issue      # Create a GitHub issue
/security      # Run security review

Memory Management

• Project-specific instructions: Create ./CLAUDE.md in your project
• Import additional files: Use @path/to/file syntax in CLAUDE.md
• Quick edit: Use # shortcut or /memory command

Customization

Adding New Hooks

1. Create a Python script in hooks/
2. Add the hook configuration to settings.json
3. Test thoroughly before enabling

Creating Commands

1. Add markdown files to commands/
2. Use clear, instructive templates
3. Include examples where helpful

References & Inspiration

This configuration was inspired by:

• claude-code-hooks-mastery - Comprehensive hooks implementation
• harperreed/dotfiles - Clean configuration structure

Security Notes

⚠️ Important: Hooks execute with full user permissions. Always:

• Review hook code before enabling
• Test in safe environments first
• Keep logs for audit purposes
• Never store sensitive data in configuration files

Contributing

This is a personal configuration repository, but feel free to:

• Fork and adapt for your own use
• Submit issues for bugs or suggestions
• Share your own configurations and improvements

License

This repository contains personal configurations and is provided as-is for reference and adaptation.

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Built with Claude Code - Anthropic's AI-powered coding assistant