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env-file-protection

Prevent writing to .env files using the if condition for lightweight filtering. Blocks any Write tool call targeting .env* files, protecting secrets from accidental overwrites. Uses the if field to avoid spawning a process unless the file…

  • Automations
  • Security
  • 57

What it does and how to use it

A hook that automates security actions at key moments (before/after a tool runs, on save, etc.), without you having to think about it.

  1. Install the hook (command above).
  2. It runs automatically on the defined events.
  3. Adjust the rules in the settings file if you want to fine-tune it.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/hooks && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/hooks__env-file-protection.md -o .claude/hooks/env-file-protection.json

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

{
  "description": "Prevent writing to .env files using the if condition for lightweight filtering. Blocks any Write tool call targeting .env* files, protecting secrets from accidental overwrites. Uses the if field to avoid spawning a process unless the file pattern matches.",
  "hooks": {
    "PreToolUse": [
      {
        "matcher": "Write",
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "if": "Write(.env*)",
            "command": "echo '{\"hookSpecificOutput\":{\"hookEventName\":\"PreToolUse\",\"permissionDecision\":\"deny\",\"permissionDecisionReason\":\"Writin

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