suggesting-cursor-hooks

Q: How do I install suggesting-cursor-hooks?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill suggesting-cursor-hooks in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/suggesting-cursor-hooks/ (personal) or .claude/skills/suggesting-cursor-hooks/ (project).

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When the user keeps asking for the same check to run (lint, tests, type-check), suggest a Cursor hook to automate it.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill suggesting-cursor-hooks

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads suggesting-cursor-hooks automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Suggesting Cursor Hooks

Watch for repeated manual requests. When the user keeps asking you to run the same command after changes, suggest a hook to automate it.

Triggers

Suggest a hook when you notice:

The user asks you to run the same check 2+ times (e.g. "run lint", "run tests", "check types")
The user says "always run X after editing" or "make sure to test after changes"
You keep forgetting to run a validation step and the user catches it
A CI failure could have been caught locally with a post-edit check

How to Suggest

You've asked me to run [command] after edits a few times. Want me to 
set up a Cursor hook so it runs automatically?

If they say yes, create .cursor/hooks.json and the script:

{
  "hooks": [
    {
      "event": "afterFileEdit",
      "script": ".cursor/hooks/<name>.sh",
      "pattern": "<glob>"
    }
  ]
}

Common Hooks to Suggest

User keeps asking...	Hook
"run lint" / "fix formatting"	`afterFileEdit` → `eslint --fix` or `prettier --write`
"check types"	`afterFileEdit` → `tsc --noEmit` on `.ts`/`.tsx`
"run tests"	`afterFileEdit` → run related test file
"don't touch .env"	`beforeShellExecution` → warn on secrets files
"make sure it builds"	`stop` → quick build check

Rules

Only suggest after a real repeated pattern, not preemptively
Hook scripts must be fast (under 5 seconds) or the agent feels slow
Scripts should exit 0 and report via stdout — don't block the agent unless the user explicitly wants that
Check for existing .cursor/hooks.json first — merge, don't overwrite
Keep it casual — "want me to automate this?" not a formal proposal

FAQ

What does the suggesting-cursor-hooks skill do?

When the user keeps asking for the same check to run (lint, tests, type-check), suggest a Cursor hook to automate it.

How do I install suggesting-cursor-hooks?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill suggesting-cursor-hooks in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/suggesting-cursor-hooks/ (personal) or .claude/skills/suggesting-cursor-hooks/ (project).

Which AI agents can use suggesting-cursor-hooks?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is suggesting-cursor-hooks safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains suggesting-cursor-hooks?

It is published by spencerpauly in spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills. It has 479 recorded installs.