Claude Code offers a robust hooks system for developers to customize its behavior, with 33 distinct events and five handler types available as of October 2026. Key features include the ability for hooks to block actions by exiting with code 2, while a code 1 exit is treated as a non-blocking error. Developers can filter hooks not only by tool name but also by the tool's arguments using the `if` field, though this is considered best-effort and not a hard rule. Matchers for hooks are exact strings unless they contain special characters, in which case they are treated as JavaScript regular expressions. The system also supports context restoration after compaction and allows 'Stop' hooks to prevent Claude from completing actions, either by blocking or providing feedback. AI
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