update-config

Edit settings.json safely. Hooks, perms, env, behaviors.

Score 0(?)OfficialCodeby Anthropic
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Built into Claude Code. Invoke with /update-config.

Best for

Setting up hooks, managing permissions, and any "from now on, when X" automation.

About this skill

Configure the Claude Code harness via settings.json — hooks, permissions, env vars, automated behaviors.

ConfigSettingsHooks

Score breakdown

Score breakdown

rubric 1.0
Install count
0/20
Provenance
15/15
GitHub stars
0/15
Recency
10/10
Compatibility
2/10
Documentation depth
6.5/10
Install ergonomics
10/10
License
5/5
Verification freshness
5/5

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Skill FAQ

About update-config

What is the update-config skill?

Configure the Claude Code harness via settings.json — hooks, permissions, env vars, automated behaviors.

Which agents does update-config work with?

Claude Code.

How do I install update-config?

See the install panel on this page for the per-agent install commands.

Is update-config free to use?

Yes — update-config is open source (MIT).

Who maintains update-config?

update-config is published by Anthropic and was last updated on 2026-05-20.

What is update-config best for?

Setting up hooks, managing permissions, and any "from now on, when X" automation.