# native-sdk-integration

> Native Claude SDK integration pattern using TypeScript hooks. This skill should be used when implementing hooks, working with Claude SDK, debugging hook lifecycle issues, or integrating with Claude Code/Cursor IDE settings.json.

- Author: MiraclesGIT
- Repository: Nissimmiracles/versatil-sdlc-framework
- Version: 20251124173735
- Stars: 1
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- Last Updated: 2026-02-08
- Source: https://github.com/Nissimmiracles/versatil-sdlc-framework
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name: native-sdk-integration
description: Native Claude SDK integration pattern using TypeScript hooks. This skill should be used when implementing hooks, working with Claude SDK, debugging hook lifecycle issues, or integrating with Claude Code/Cursor IDE settings.json.
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# Native Claude SDK Integration Pattern

**Category**: Framework Architecture
**Success Rate**: 98%
**Effort**: 28h actual (40h estimated) - 70% accuracy
**Status**: Production (Stable)

## When to Use This Pattern

Use this pattern when you need to:

1. **Implement SDK hooks** - PostToolUse, SubagentStop, Stop, UserPromptSubmit
2. **Configure agent automation** - File edit detection, session-end codification
3. **Debug hook failures** - Hooks not firing, wrong event types, bash vs TypeScript
4. **Integrate with Claude Code/Cursor** - settings.json configuration, native SDK compatibility

## What This Pattern Solves

**Problem**: Custom YAML fields (lifecycle_hooks, auto_activation_rules) are ignored by Claude SDK
**Solution**: 100% native SDK integration using .claude/settings.json with TypeScript hooks

**Key Principle**: Use ONLY SDK-supported fields and events - no workarounds or custom extensions

## How to Implement

### Step 1: Configure Hooks in settings.json

Use `.claude/settings.json` for ALL hook configuration (not agent YAML):

```json
{
  "hooks": {
    "PostToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "Edit|Write|MultiEdit",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": ".claude/hooks/post-file-edit.ts"
        }]
      }
    ],
    "Stop": [
      {
        "matcher": "*",
        "hooks": [{
          "type": "command",
          "command": ".claude/hooks/session-codify.ts"
        }]
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

### Step 2: Create TypeScript Hook Scripts

**Required shebang**: `#!/usr/bin/env ts-node`

```typescript
#!/usr/bin/env ts-node
interface HookInput {
  tool: string;
  parameters: Record<string, unknown>;
  result: unknown;
}

const input: HookInput = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('/dev/stdin', 'utf-8'));
```

### Step 3: Use SDK-Supported Fields Only

**Agent frontmatter** - Use ONLY these fields:
- `name`, `description`, `model`, `color`, `allowed-tools`

**Avoid custom fields**:
- ❌ `lifecycle_hooks`
- ❌ `auto_activation_rules`
- ❌ `trigger_patterns`

## Official SDK Events

Use these event names (case-sensitive):

| Event | When It Fires | Common Use Cases |
|-------|--------------|------------------|
| `PostToolUse` | After any tool execution | File edit detection, validation |
| `SubagentStop` | When sub-agent finishes | Handoff logging, context transfer |
| `Stop` | Session ends | Learning codification, cleanup |
| `UserPromptSubmit` | Before processing user input | Context injection, pattern activation |

## Quick Validation

Run these checks to verify compliance:

```bash
# Check for custom YAML fields (should be empty)
grep -r 'lifecycle_hooks\|auto_activation' .claude/agents/

# Verify SDK event names
jq '.hooks | keys' .claude/settings.json

# Ensure hooks are executable
ls -la .claude/hooks/*.ts
```

## Common Gotchas

1. **Bash scripts don't receive SDK context** - Use TypeScript with ts-node
2. **Custom YAML fields are silently ignored** - Stick to SDK spec
3. **Event names are case-sensitive** - `PostToolUse` not `post_tool_use`
4. **Hooks must be executable** - Run `chmod +x .claude/hooks/*.ts`

## Related Information

For detailed implementation examples, API references, and troubleshooting:
- See `references/implementation-guide.md` for full code examples
- See `references/sdk-events-api.md` for complete event specifications
- See `references/troubleshooting.md` for common failure scenarios

## Success Metrics

- **Performance Impact**: 95% (minimal overhead)
- **Maintenance Score**: 92% (easy to update)
- **Quality Score**: 95%
- **Adoption Rate**: 100% (works in Claude Code AND Cursor)

**Effort Variance**: Faster than expected due to good SDK documentation

## Related Patterns

- `victor-verifier` - Anti-hallucination verification using hooks
- `session-codify` - Automatic learning capture at session end