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---
summary: "CLI reference for `clawdbot hooks` (agent hooks)"
read_when:
- You want to manage agent hooks
- You want to install or update hooks
---
# `clawdbot hooks`
Manage agent hooks (event-driven automations for commands like `/new`, `/reset`, etc.).
Related:
- Hooks: [Hooks](/hooks)
## List All Hooks
```bash
clawdbot hooks list
```
List all discovered hooks from workspace, managed, and bundled directories.
**Options:**
- `--eligible`: Show only eligible hooks (requirements met)
- `--json`: Output as JSON
- `-v, --verbose`: Show detailed information including missing requirements
**Example output:**
```
Hooks (2/2 ready)
Ready:
📝 command-logger ✓ - Log all command events to a centralized audit file
💾 session-memory ✓ - Save session context to memory when /new command is issued
```
**Example (verbose):**
```bash
clawdbot hooks list --verbose
```
Shows missing requirements for ineligible hooks.
**Example (JSON):**
```bash
clawdbot hooks list --json
```
Returns structured JSON for programmatic use.
## Get Hook Information
```bash
clawdbot hooks info <name>
```
Show detailed information about a specific hook.
**Arguments:**
- `<name>`: Hook name (e.g., `session-memory`)
**Options:**
- `--json`: Output as JSON
**Example:**
```bash
clawdbot hooks info session-memory
```
**Output:**
```
💾 session-memory ✓ Ready
Save session context to memory when /new command is issued
Details:
Source: clawdbot-bundled
Path: /path/to/clawdbot/hooks/bundled/session-memory/HOOK.md
Handler: /path/to/clawdbot/hooks/bundled/session-memory/handler.ts
Homepage: https://docs.clawd.bot/hooks#session-memory
Events: command:new
Requirements:
Config: ✓ workspace.dir
```
## Check Hooks Eligibility
```bash
clawdbot hooks check
```
Show summary of hook eligibility status (how many are ready vs. not ready).
**Options:**
- `--json`: Output as JSON
**Example output:**
```
Hooks Status
Total hooks: 2
Ready: 2
Not ready: 0
```
## Enable a Hook
```bash
clawdbot hooks enable <name>
```
Enable a specific hook by adding it to your config (`~/.clawdbot/config.json`).
**Arguments:**
- `<name>`: Hook name (e.g., `session-memory`)
**Example:**
```bash
clawdbot hooks enable session-memory
```
**Output:**
```
✓ Enabled hook: 💾 session-memory
```
**What it does:**
- Checks if hook exists and is eligible
- Updates `hooks.internal.entries.<name>.enabled = true` in your config
- Saves config to disk
**After enabling:**
- Restart the gateway so hooks reload (menu bar app restart on macOS, or restart your gateway process in dev).
## Disable a Hook
```bash
clawdbot hooks disable <name>
```
Disable a specific hook by updating your config.
**Arguments:**
- `<name>`: Hook name (e.g., `command-logger`)
**Example:**
```bash
clawdbot hooks disable command-logger
```
**Output:**
```
⏸ Disabled hook: 📝 command-logger
```
**After disabling:**
- Restart the gateway so hooks reload
## Install Hooks
```bash
clawdbot hooks install <path-or-spec>
```
Install a hook pack from a local folder/archive or npm.
**What it does:**
- Copies the hook pack into `~/.clawdbot/hooks/<id>`
- Enables the installed hooks in `hooks.internal.entries.*`
- Records the install under `hooks.internal.installs`
**Options:**
- `-l, --link`: Link a local directory instead of copying (adds it to `hooks.internal.load.extraDirs`)
**Supported archives:** `.zip`, `.tgz`, `.tar.gz`, `.tar`
**Examples:**
```bash
# Local directory
clawdbot hooks install ./my-hook-pack
# Local archive
clawdbot hooks install ./my-hook-pack.zip
# NPM package
clawdbot hooks install @clawdbot/my-hook-pack
# Link a local directory without copying
clawdbot hooks install -l ./my-hook-pack
```
## Update Hooks
```bash
clawdbot hooks update <id>
clawdbot hooks update --all
```
Update installed hook packs (npm installs only).
**Options:**
- `--all`: Update all tracked hook packs
- `--dry-run`: Show what would change without writing
## Bundled Hooks
### session-memory
Saves session context to memory when you issue `/new`.
**Enable:**
```bash
clawdbot hooks enable session-memory
```
**Output:** `~/clawd/memory/YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md`
**See:** [session-memory documentation](/hooks#session-memory)
### command-logger
Logs all command events to a centralized audit file.
**Enable:**
```bash
clawdbot hooks enable command-logger
```
**Output:** `~/.clawdbot/logs/commands.log`
**View logs:**
```bash
# Recent commands
tail -n 20 ~/.clawdbot/logs/commands.log
# Pretty-print
cat ~/.clawdbot/logs/commands.log | jq .
# Filter by action
grep '"action":"new"' ~/.clawdbot/logs/commands.log | jq .
```
**See:** [command-logger documentation](/hooks#command-logger)