Anthropic explains why Claude Code needs mods: hooks can't rewrite events or replace features
ClaudeDevs · x · 2026-10-02
Anthropic published a blog post detailing Claude Code mods — small TypeScript functions that rewrite prompts, add UI, or replace built-in features, distributed via plugins.
- Motivation: developers wanted to shape behavior without waiting for official features; hooks can't rewrite events, draw UI, or replace features — mods can
- The design was shared on GitHub for feedback before launch
- Security note: mods run with full machine access like Claude Code itself, are not sandboxed, and should only come from trusted sources
- Anthropic built /diff and AGENTS.md support internally with mods
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