/decisions · 2026-06-24 · ops · verify-action

Activate the verify-action hook splice in settings.json?

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The verify-action skill is fully built and tested (6/6 fixture tests pass). One step remains: splicing the pre-tool-use hook into ~/.claude/settings.json — which requires founder approval since it modifies the runtime. Stalled since 2026-05-05 (50 days).

Context

Ray built a lightweight pre-tool-use verifier that catches common runtime errors before they hit the founder's channels:

R001 — em-dash overuse in outbound messages (fail)
R002 — iMessage chat_id wrong format (fail)
R003 — Discord external @mention without tagging founder (warn)
R004 — iMessage reply >800 chars (warn)

All files are in place: ~/.claude/scripts/verify-action.py (268 lines), ~/.claude/skills/verify-action/ (SKILL.md, test-fixtures.json, run-tests.sh, proposed-settings.json.snippet). The hook splice is the only remaining step — it adds a PreToolUse hook entry to ~/.claude/settings.json.

The hook is purely advisory for warn-level rules and blocking for fail-level rules that represent known operational mistakes. It is reversible — removing the hook entry restores prior behavior.

Lock in

Approve

Ray splices the hook into settings.json and activates the verifier. Add any notes on scope or rules to adjust.

Approve + send