Enforce Code Style on Claude Code Using Hooks
abemedia · reddit · 2026-08-29
The author introduces a method to enforce code style in Claude Code using hooks instead of relying on CLAUDE.md advice. By using a Stop hook that runs linters/formatters and feeding back errors via stderr (exit code 2), Claude automatically fixes its own code before showing the diff.
The author uses stagelint, a file-routing tool, to map file globs to specific commands (Prettier, ESLint, Ruff, etc.). Configuration involves setting up .stagelint.yml for rules and adding a hook command in .claude/settings. targeting unstaged changes.
While PostToolUse hooks offer faster feedback, the Stop hook is preferred to avoid stale states and redundant full-project checks like tsc.
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