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+# dmux Hooks System - Agent Reference
+
+**Auto-generated documentation for AI agents**
+
+This document contains everything an AI agent needs to create, modify, and understand dmux hooks. It is automatically generated from the dmux source code and embedded in the binary.
+
+## What You're Working On
+
+You are editing hooks for **dmux**, a tmux pane manager that creates AI-powered development workflows. Each pane runs in its own git worktree with an AI agent.
+
+## Your Goal
+
+Create executable bash scripts in `.dmux-hooks/` that run automatically at key lifecycle events.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Create a hook file**: `touch .dmux-hooks/worktree_created`
+2. **Make it executable**: `chmod +x .dmux-hooks/worktree_created`
+3. **Add shebang**: Start with `#!/bin/bash`
+4. **Use environment variables**: Access `$DMUX_ROOT`, `$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH`, etc.
+5. **Test it**: Set env vars manually and run the script
+
+## Hook Execution Model
+
+- **Mostly non-blocking**: Most hooks run in background (detached processes)
+- **Bootstrap-gated**: `worktree_created` blocks agent launch so setup can finish first, with no fixed timeout
+- **Live bootstrap output**: During `worktree_created`, stdout/stderr is streamed into the new pane's setup UI
+- **Failure behavior**: Background hook errors are logged; gated hooks can abort the operation
+- **Environment-based**: All context passed via environment variables
+- **Version controlled**: Hooks in `.dmux-hooks/` are shared with team
+- **Priority resolution**: `.dmux-hooks/` → `.dmux/hooks/` → `~/.dmux/hooks/`
+
+## Available Hooks
+
+### Pane Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `before_pane_create` | Before pane creation | Validation, notifications, pre-flight checks |
+| `pane_created` | After pane, before worktree | Configure tmux settings, prepare environment |
+| `worktree_created` | After worktree creation, before agent launch | Install deps, copy configs, setup git |
+| `before_pane_close` | Before closing | Save state, backup uncommitted work |
+| `pane_closed` | After closed | Cleanup resources, analytics, notifications |
+
+### Worktree Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `before_worktree_remove` | Before worktree removal | Archive worktree, save artifacts |
+| `worktree_removed` | After worktree removed | Cleanup external references |
+
+### Merge Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `pre_merge` | Before merge operation | Run final tests, create backups |
+| `post_merge` | After successful merge | Deploy, close issues, notify team |
+
+### Interactive Hooks (with HTTP callbacks)
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `run_test` | When tests triggered | Run test suite, report status via HTTP |
+| `run_dev` | When dev server triggered | Start dev server, create tunnel, report URL |
+
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+### Always Available
+```bash
+DMUX_ROOT="/path/to/project"           # Project root directory
+DMUX_SERVER_PORT="3142"                # HTTP server port
+```
+
+### Pane Context (most hooks)
+```bash
+DMUX_PANE_ID="dmux-1234567890"         # dmux pane identifier
+DMUX_SLUG="fix-auth-bug"               # Branch/worktree name
+DMUX_PROMPT="Fix authentication bug"   # User's prompt
+DMUX_AGENT="claude"                    # Agent type (registry id, e.g. claude, codex, opencode)
+DMUX_TMUX_PANE_ID="%38"                # tmux pane ID
+```
+
+### Worktree Context
+```bash
+DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH="/path/.dmux/worktrees/fix-auth-bug"
+DMUX_BRANCH="fix-auth-bug"             # Same as slug
+```
+
+### Bootstrap Progress Context
+```bash
+DMUX_PROGRESS="1"                      # Set when output is shown in the new pane setup UI
+DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX="DMUX_STATUS:"      # Prefix for clean status messages
+```
+
+`worktree_created` can emit progress while it runs. Any stdout/stderr line is shown in the setup UI; lines prefixed with `$DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX` are displayed without the prefix.
+
+```bash
+status() {
+  if [ "${DMUX_PROGRESS:-0}" = "1" ]; then
+    echo "${DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX:-DMUX_STATUS:} $*"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] $*"
+  fi
+}
+```
+
+### Merge Context
+```bash
+DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH="main"              # Branch being merged into
+```
+
+## HTTP Callback API
+
+Interactive hooks (`run_test` and `run_dev`) can update dmux UI via HTTP.
+
+### Update Test Status
+```bash
+curl -X PUT "http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/test"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running", "output": "optional test output"}'
+
+# Status values: "running" | "passed" | "failed"
+```
+
+### Update Dev Server
+```bash
+curl -X PUT "http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/dev"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running", "url": "http://localhost:3000"}'
+
+# Status values: "running" | "stopped"
+# url: Can be localhost or tunnel URL (ngrok, cloudflared, etc.)
+```
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Pattern 1: Install Dependencies
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+
+status() {
+  if [ "${DMUX_PROGRESS:-0}" = "1" ]; then
+    echo "${DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX:-DMUX_STATUS:} $*"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] $*"
+  fi
+}
+
+if [ -f "pnpm-lock.yaml" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with pnpm"
+  pnpm install --prefer-offline
+elif [ -f "package-lock.json" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with npm"
+  npm install
+elif [ -f "yarn.lock" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with yarn"
+  yarn install
+elif [ -f "Gemfile" ]; then
+  status "Installing gems"
+  bundle install
+elif [ -f "requirements.txt" ]; then
+  status "Installing Python dependencies"
+  pip install -r requirements.txt
+elif [ -f "Cargo.toml" ]; then
+  status "Building Rust project"
+  cargo build
+fi
+```
+
+### Pattern 2: Copy Configuration
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+# Copy environment file
+if [ -f "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" ]; then
+  cp "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH/.env.local"
+fi
+
+# Copy other config files
+for file in .env.development .npmrc .yarnrc; do
+  if [ -f "$DMUX_ROOT/$file" ]; then
+    cp "$DMUX_ROOT/$file" "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH/$file"
+  fi
+done
+```
+
+### Pattern 3: Run Tests with Status Updates
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/run_test
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/test"
+
+# Update: starting
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running"}' > /dev/null
+
+# Run tests and capture output
+OUTPUT_FILE="/tmp/dmux-test-$DMUX_PANE_ID.txt"
+if pnpm test > "$OUTPUT_FILE" 2>&1; then
+  STATUS="passed"
+else
+  STATUS="failed"
+fi
+
+# Get output (truncate if too long)
+OUTPUT=$(head -c 5000 "$OUTPUT_FILE")
+
+# Update: complete
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d "$(jq -n --arg status "$STATUS" --arg output "$OUTPUT"     '{status: $status, output: $output}')" > /dev/null
+
+rm -f "$OUTPUT_FILE"
+```
+
+### Pattern 4: Dev Server with Tunnel
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/run_dev
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/dev"
+
+# Start dev server in background
+LOG_FILE="/tmp/dmux-dev-$DMUX_PANE_ID.log"
+pnpm dev > "$LOG_FILE" 2>&1 &
+DEV_PID=$!
+
+# Wait for server to start
+sleep 5
+
+# Detect port from logs
+PORT=$(grep -oP 'localhost:Kd+' "$LOG_FILE" | head -1)
+[ -z "$PORT" ] && PORT=3000
+
+# Optional: Create tunnel with cloudflared
+if command -v cloudflared &> /dev/null; then
+  TUNNEL=$(cloudflared tunnel --url "http://localhost:$PORT" 2>&1 |     grep -oP 'https://[a-z0-9-]+.trycloudflare.com' | head -1)
+  URL="${TUNNEL:-http://localhost:$PORT}"
+else
+  URL="http://localhost:$PORT"
+fi
+
+# Report status
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d "{"status": "running", "url": "$URL"}" > /dev/null
+
+echo "[Hook] Dev server running at $URL (PID: $DEV_PID)"
+```
+
+### Pattern 5: Post-Merge Deployment
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/post_merge
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_ROOT"
+
+# Only deploy from main/master
+if [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" != "main" ] && [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" != "master" ]; then
+  exit 0
+fi
+
+# Push to remote
+git push origin "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"
+
+# Trigger deployment (example: Vercel)
+if [ -n "$VERCEL_TOKEN" ]; then
+  curl -s -X POST "https://api.vercel.com/v1/deployments"     -H "Authorization: Bearer $VERCEL_TOKEN"     -H "Content-Type: application/json"     -d '{"name": "my-project"}' > /dev/null
+fi
+
+# Close GitHub issue if prompt contains #123
+ISSUE=$(echo "$DMUX_PROMPT" | grep -oP '#Kd+' | head -1)
+if [ -n "$ISSUE" ] && command -v gh &> /dev/null; then
+  gh issue close "$ISSUE"     -c "Resolved in $DMUX_SLUG, merged to $DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"     2>/dev/null || true
+fi
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Always start with shebang**: `#!/bin/bash`
+2. **Set error handling**: `set -e` (exit on error)
+3. **Make executable**: `chmod +x .dmux-hooks/hook_name`
+4. **Background long operations**: Append `&` to avoid blocking
+5. **Check for required tools**: `command -v tool &> /dev/null`
+6. **Log for debugging**: `echo "[Hook] message" >> "$DMUX_ROOT/.dmux/hooks.log"`
+7. **Handle missing vars gracefully**: `[ -z "$VAR" ] && exit 0`
+8. **Use silent curl**: `curl -s` to avoid noise in logs
+9. **Clean up temp files**: Remove files in `/tmp/`
+10. **Test before committing**: Run hooks manually with mock env vars
+
+## Testing Hooks
+
+### Manual Testing
+```bash
+# 1. Set environment variables
+export DMUX_ROOT="$(pwd)"
+export DMUX_PANE_ID="test-pane"
+export DMUX_SLUG="test-branch"
+export DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH="$(pwd)"
+export DMUX_SERVER_PORT="3142"
+export DMUX_AGENT="claude"
+export DMUX_PROMPT="Test prompt"
+
+# 2. Run hook directly
+./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+# 3. Check exit code
+echo $?  # Should be 0 for success
+```
+
+### Syntax Check
+```bash
+# Check for syntax errors without running
+bash -n ./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+```
+
+### Shellcheck (if available)
+```bash
+shellcheck ./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+```
+
+## Project Context Analysis
+
+Before creating hooks, analyze these files in the project:
+
+### Package Manager Detection
+```bash
+# Check which package manager is used
+if [ -f "pnpm-lock.yaml" ]; then
+  # Use: pnpm install, pnpm test, pnpm dev
+elif [ -f "package-lock.json" ]; then
+  # Use: npm install, npm test, npm run dev
+elif [ -f "yarn.lock" ]; then
+  # Use: yarn install, yarn test, yarn dev
+fi
+```
+
+### Test Command Discovery
+```bash
+# Read package.json to find test command
+cat package.json | grep '"test"'
+# Or with jq:
+jq -r '.scripts.test' package.json
+```
+
+### Dev Command Discovery
+```bash
+# Read package.json to find dev command
+cat package.json | grep '"dev"'
+# Or with jq:
+jq -r '.scripts.dev' package.json
+```
+
+### Environment Variables
+```bash
+# Check for .env files to copy
+ls -la | grep '.env'
+```
+
+### Build System
+```bash
+# Detect build system
+if [ -f "vite.config.ts" ]; then
+  # Vite project
+elif [ -f "next.config.js" ]; then
+  # Next.js project
+elif [ -f "nuxt.config.ts" ]; then
+  # Nuxt project
+fi
+```
+
+## Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+❌ **Blocking operations**: `sleep 60` (blocks dmux)
+✅ **Background long tasks**: `slow_operation &`
+
+❌ **Hardcoded paths**: `/Users/me/project`
+✅ **Use variables**: `"$DMUX_ROOT"`
+
+❌ **Assuming tools exist**: `pnpm install`
+✅ **Check first**: `command -v pnpm && pnpm install`
+
+❌ **No error handling**: Script fails silently
+✅ **Set error mode**: `set -e` or check exit codes
+
+❌ **Forgetting executable bit**: Hook won't run
+✅ **Make executable**: `chmod +x`
+
+❌ **Noisy output**: Clutters dmux logs
+✅ **Silent operations**: `curl -s`, `> /dev/null 2>&1`
+
+❌ **Not testing**: Deploy and hope
+✅ **Test manually**: Run with mock env vars first
+
+## Debugging
+
+If a hook isn't working:
+
+1. **Check if file exists**: `ls -la .dmux-hooks/`
+2. **Check permissions**: Should show `x` in `rwxr-xr-x`
+3. **Check syntax**: `bash -n .dmux-hooks/hook_name`
+4. **Test manually**: Set env vars and run
+5. **Check logs**: dmux logs to stderr with `[Hooks]` prefix
+6. **Simplify**: Remove complex parts, test basic version
+7. **Check tool availability**: `command -v required_tool`
+
+### Debug Mode
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# Add to top of hook for debugging
+set -x  # Print each command before executing
+set -e  # Exit on error
+
+# Your hook logic here
+```
+
+## Summary Checklist
+
+When creating a new hook:
+
+- [ ] Create file in `.dmux-hooks/`
+- [ ] Add shebang: `#!/bin/bash`
+- [ ] Make executable: `chmod +x`
+- [ ] Add `set -e` for error handling
+- [ ] Use environment variables (never hardcode paths)
+- [ ] Keep blocking hooks chatty with status output
+- [ ] Background long operations with `&` only when the hook does not gate the operation
+- [ ] Check for required tools before using
+- [ ] Test manually with mock env vars
+- [ ] Add comments explaining what it does
+- [ ] Commit to version control
+
+## Getting Help
+
+- **Full documentation**: See `HOOKS.md` in project root
+- **Claude-specific tips**: See `CLAUDE.md` in `.dmux-hooks/`
+- **Examples**: Check `.dmux-hooks/examples/` directory
+- **dmux API**: See `API.md` for REST endpoints
+
+---
+
+*This documentation was auto-generated from dmux source code.*
+*Version: 2026-05-25*
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+# dmux Hooks System - Agent Reference
+
+**Auto-generated documentation for AI agents**
+
+This document contains everything an AI agent needs to create, modify, and understand dmux hooks. It is automatically generated from the dmux source code and embedded in the binary.
+
+## What You're Working On
+
+You are editing hooks for **dmux**, a tmux pane manager that creates AI-powered development workflows. Each pane runs in its own git worktree with an AI agent.
+
+## Your Goal
+
+Create executable bash scripts in `.dmux-hooks/` that run automatically at key lifecycle events.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Create a hook file**: `touch .dmux-hooks/worktree_created`
+2. **Make it executable**: `chmod +x .dmux-hooks/worktree_created`
+3. **Add shebang**: Start with `#!/bin/bash`
+4. **Use environment variables**: Access `$DMUX_ROOT`, `$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH`, etc.
+5. **Test it**: Set env vars manually and run the script
+
+## Hook Execution Model
+
+- **Mostly non-blocking**: Most hooks run in background (detached processes)
+- **Bootstrap-gated**: `worktree_created` blocks agent launch so setup can finish first, with no fixed timeout
+- **Live bootstrap output**: During `worktree_created`, stdout/stderr is streamed into the new pane's setup UI
+- **Failure behavior**: Background hook errors are logged; gated hooks can abort the operation
+- **Environment-based**: All context passed via environment variables
+- **Version controlled**: Hooks in `.dmux-hooks/` are shared with team
+- **Priority resolution**: `.dmux-hooks/` → `.dmux/hooks/` → `~/.dmux/hooks/`
+
+## Available Hooks
+
+### Pane Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `before_pane_create` | Before pane creation | Validation, notifications, pre-flight checks |
+| `pane_created` | After pane, before worktree | Configure tmux settings, prepare environment |
+| `worktree_created` | After worktree creation, before agent launch | Install deps, copy configs, setup git |
+| `before_pane_close` | Before closing | Save state, backup uncommitted work |
+| `pane_closed` | After closed | Cleanup resources, analytics, notifications |
+
+### Worktree Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `before_worktree_remove` | Before worktree removal | Archive worktree, save artifacts |
+| `worktree_removed` | After worktree removed | Cleanup external references |
+
+### Merge Lifecycle Hooks
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `pre_merge` | Before merge operation | Run final tests, create backups |
+| `post_merge` | After successful merge | Deploy, close issues, notify team |
+
+### Interactive Hooks (with HTTP callbacks)
+
+| Hook | When | Common Use Cases |
+|------|------|------------------|
+| `run_test` | When tests triggered | Run test suite, report status via HTTP |
+| `run_dev` | When dev server triggered | Start dev server, create tunnel, report URL |
+
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+### Always Available
+```bash
+DMUX_ROOT="/path/to/project"           # Project root directory
+DMUX_SERVER_PORT="3142"                # HTTP server port
+```
+
+### Pane Context (most hooks)
+```bash
+DMUX_PANE_ID="dmux-1234567890"         # dmux pane identifier
+DMUX_SLUG="fix-auth-bug"               # Branch/worktree name
+DMUX_PROMPT="Fix authentication bug"   # User's prompt
+DMUX_AGENT="claude"                    # Agent type (registry id, e.g. claude, codex, opencode)
+DMUX_TMUX_PANE_ID="%38"                # tmux pane ID
+```
+
+### Worktree Context
+```bash
+DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH="/path/.dmux/worktrees/fix-auth-bug"
+DMUX_BRANCH="fix-auth-bug"             # Same as slug
+```
+
+### Bootstrap Progress Context
+```bash
+DMUX_PROGRESS="1"                      # Set when output is shown in the new pane setup UI
+DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX="DMUX_STATUS:"      # Prefix for clean status messages
+```
+
+`worktree_created` can emit progress while it runs. Any stdout/stderr line is shown in the setup UI; lines prefixed with `$DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX` are displayed without the prefix.
+
+```bash
+status() {
+  if [ "${DMUX_PROGRESS:-0}" = "1" ]; then
+    echo "${DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX:-DMUX_STATUS:} $*"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] $*"
+  fi
+}
+```
+
+### Merge Context
+```bash
+DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH="main"              # Branch being merged into
+```
+
+## HTTP Callback API
+
+Interactive hooks (`run_test` and `run_dev`) can update dmux UI via HTTP.
+
+### Update Test Status
+```bash
+curl -X PUT "http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/test"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running", "output": "optional test output"}'
+
+# Status values: "running" | "passed" | "failed"
+```
+
+### Update Dev Server
+```bash
+curl -X PUT "http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/dev"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running", "url": "http://localhost:3000"}'
+
+# Status values: "running" | "stopped"
+# url: Can be localhost or tunnel URL (ngrok, cloudflared, etc.)
+```
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Pattern 1: Install Dependencies
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+
+status() {
+  if [ "${DMUX_PROGRESS:-0}" = "1" ]; then
+    echo "${DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX:-DMUX_STATUS:} $*"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] $*"
+  fi
+}
+
+if [ -f "pnpm-lock.yaml" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with pnpm"
+  pnpm install --prefer-offline
+elif [ -f "package-lock.json" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with npm"
+  npm install
+elif [ -f "yarn.lock" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with yarn"
+  yarn install
+elif [ -f "Gemfile" ]; then
+  status "Installing gems"
+  bundle install
+elif [ -f "requirements.txt" ]; then
+  status "Installing Python dependencies"
+  pip install -r requirements.txt
+elif [ -f "Cargo.toml" ]; then
+  status "Building Rust project"
+  cargo build
+fi
+```
+
+### Pattern 2: Copy Configuration
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+# Copy environment file
+if [ -f "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" ]; then
+  cp "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH/.env.local"
+fi
+
+# Copy other config files
+for file in .env.development .npmrc .yarnrc; do
+  if [ -f "$DMUX_ROOT/$file" ]; then
+    cp "$DMUX_ROOT/$file" "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH/$file"
+  fi
+done
+```
+
+### Pattern 3: Run Tests with Status Updates
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/run_test
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/test"
+
+# Update: starting
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"status": "running"}' > /dev/null
+
+# Run tests and capture output
+OUTPUT_FILE="/tmp/dmux-test-$DMUX_PANE_ID.txt"
+if pnpm test > "$OUTPUT_FILE" 2>&1; then
+  STATUS="passed"
+else
+  STATUS="failed"
+fi
+
+# Get output (truncate if too long)
+OUTPUT=$(head -c 5000 "$OUTPUT_FILE")
+
+# Update: complete
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d "$(jq -n --arg status "$STATUS" --arg output "$OUTPUT"     '{status: $status, output: $output}')" > /dev/null
+
+rm -f "$OUTPUT_FILE"
+```
+
+### Pattern 4: Dev Server with Tunnel
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/run_dev
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/dev"
+
+# Start dev server in background
+LOG_FILE="/tmp/dmux-dev-$DMUX_PANE_ID.log"
+pnpm dev > "$LOG_FILE" 2>&1 &
+DEV_PID=$!
+
+# Wait for server to start
+sleep 5
+
+# Detect port from logs
+PORT=$(grep -oP 'localhost:Kd+' "$LOG_FILE" | head -1)
+[ -z "$PORT" ] && PORT=3000
+
+# Optional: Create tunnel with cloudflared
+if command -v cloudflared &> /dev/null; then
+  TUNNEL=$(cloudflared tunnel --url "http://localhost:$PORT" 2>&1 |     grep -oP 'https://[a-z0-9-]+.trycloudflare.com' | head -1)
+  URL="${TUNNEL:-http://localhost:$PORT}"
+else
+  URL="http://localhost:$PORT"
+fi
+
+# Report status
+curl -s -X PUT "$API" -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d "{"status": "running", "url": "$URL"}" > /dev/null
+
+echo "[Hook] Dev server running at $URL (PID: $DEV_PID)"
+```
+
+### Pattern 5: Post-Merge Deployment
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# .dmux-hooks/post_merge
+
+set -e
+cd "$DMUX_ROOT"
+
+# Only deploy from main/master
+if [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" != "main" ] && [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" != "master" ]; then
+  exit 0
+fi
+
+# Push to remote
+git push origin "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"
+
+# Trigger deployment (example: Vercel)
+if [ -n "$VERCEL_TOKEN" ]; then
+  curl -s -X POST "https://api.vercel.com/v1/deployments"     -H "Authorization: Bearer $VERCEL_TOKEN"     -H "Content-Type: application/json"     -d '{"name": "my-project"}' > /dev/null
+fi
+
+# Close GitHub issue if prompt contains #123
+ISSUE=$(echo "$DMUX_PROMPT" | grep -oP '#Kd+' | head -1)
+if [ -n "$ISSUE" ] && command -v gh &> /dev/null; then
+  gh issue close "$ISSUE"     -c "Resolved in $DMUX_SLUG, merged to $DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"     2>/dev/null || true
+fi
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Always start with shebang**: `#!/bin/bash`
+2. **Set error handling**: `set -e` (exit on error)
+3. **Make executable**: `chmod +x .dmux-hooks/hook_name`
+4. **Background long operations**: Append `&` to avoid blocking
+5. **Check for required tools**: `command -v tool &> /dev/null`
+6. **Log for debugging**: `echo "[Hook] message" >> "$DMUX_ROOT/.dmux/hooks.log"`
+7. **Handle missing vars gracefully**: `[ -z "$VAR" ] && exit 0`
+8. **Use silent curl**: `curl -s` to avoid noise in logs
+9. **Clean up temp files**: Remove files in `/tmp/`
+10. **Test before committing**: Run hooks manually with mock env vars
+
+## Testing Hooks
+
+### Manual Testing
+```bash
+# 1. Set environment variables
+export DMUX_ROOT="$(pwd)"
+export DMUX_PANE_ID="test-pane"
+export DMUX_SLUG="test-branch"
+export DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH="$(pwd)"
+export DMUX_SERVER_PORT="3142"
+export DMUX_AGENT="claude"
+export DMUX_PROMPT="Test prompt"
+
+# 2. Run hook directly
+./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+
+# 3. Check exit code
+echo $?  # Should be 0 for success
+```
+
+### Syntax Check
+```bash
+# Check for syntax errors without running
+bash -n ./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+```
+
+### Shellcheck (if available)
+```bash
+shellcheck ./.dmux-hooks/worktree_created
+```
+
+## Project Context Analysis
+
+Before creating hooks, analyze these files in the project:
+
+### Package Manager Detection
+```bash
+# Check which package manager is used
+if [ -f "pnpm-lock.yaml" ]; then
+  # Use: pnpm install, pnpm test, pnpm dev
+elif [ -f "package-lock.json" ]; then
+  # Use: npm install, npm test, npm run dev
+elif [ -f "yarn.lock" ]; then
+  # Use: yarn install, yarn test, yarn dev
+fi
+```
+
+### Test Command Discovery
+```bash
+# Read package.json to find test command
+cat package.json | grep '"test"'
+# Or with jq:
+jq -r '.scripts.test' package.json
+```
+
+### Dev Command Discovery
+```bash
+# Read package.json to find dev command
+cat package.json | grep '"dev"'
+# Or with jq:
+jq -r '.scripts.dev' package.json
+```
+
+### Environment Variables
+```bash
+# Check for .env files to copy
+ls -la | grep '.env'
+```
+
+### Build System
+```bash
+# Detect build system
+if [ -f "vite.config.ts" ]; then
+  # Vite project
+elif [ -f "next.config.js" ]; then
+  # Next.js project
+elif [ -f "nuxt.config.ts" ]; then
+  # Nuxt project
+fi
+```
+
+## Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+❌ **Blocking operations**: `sleep 60` (blocks dmux)
+✅ **Background long tasks**: `slow_operation &`
+
+❌ **Hardcoded paths**: `/Users/me/project`
+✅ **Use variables**: `"$DMUX_ROOT"`
+
+❌ **Assuming tools exist**: `pnpm install`
+✅ **Check first**: `command -v pnpm && pnpm install`
+
+❌ **No error handling**: Script fails silently
+✅ **Set error mode**: `set -e` or check exit codes
+
+❌ **Forgetting executable bit**: Hook won't run
+✅ **Make executable**: `chmod +x`
+
+❌ **Noisy output**: Clutters dmux logs
+✅ **Silent operations**: `curl -s`, `> /dev/null 2>&1`
+
+❌ **Not testing**: Deploy and hope
+✅ **Test manually**: Run with mock env vars first
+
+## Debugging
+
+If a hook isn't working:
+
+1. **Check if file exists**: `ls -la .dmux-hooks/`
+2. **Check permissions**: Should show `x` in `rwxr-xr-x`
+3. **Check syntax**: `bash -n .dmux-hooks/hook_name`
+4. **Test manually**: Set env vars and run
+5. **Check logs**: dmux logs to stderr with `[Hooks]` prefix
+6. **Simplify**: Remove complex parts, test basic version
+7. **Check tool availability**: `command -v required_tool`
+
+### Debug Mode
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# Add to top of hook for debugging
+set -x  # Print each command before executing
+set -e  # Exit on error
+
+# Your hook logic here
+```
+
+## Summary Checklist
+
+When creating a new hook:
+
+- [ ] Create file in `.dmux-hooks/`
+- [ ] Add shebang: `#!/bin/bash`
+- [ ] Make executable: `chmod +x`
+- [ ] Add `set -e` for error handling
+- [ ] Use environment variables (never hardcode paths)
+- [ ] Keep blocking hooks chatty with status output
+- [ ] Background long operations with `&` only when the hook does not gate the operation
+- [ ] Check for required tools before using
+- [ ] Test manually with mock env vars
+- [ ] Add comments explaining what it does
+- [ ] Commit to version control
+
+## Getting Help
+
+- **Full documentation**: See `HOOKS.md` in project root
+- **Claude-specific tips**: See `CLAUDE.md` in `.dmux-hooks/`
+- **Examples**: Check `.dmux-hooks/examples/` directory
+- **dmux API**: See `API.md` for REST endpoints
+
+---
+
+*This documentation was auto-generated from dmux source code.*
+*Version: 2026-05-25*
diff --git a/.dmux-hooks/README.md b/.dmux-hooks/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..202222ee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dmux-hooks/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# dmux Hooks
+
+This directory contains hooks that run automatically at key lifecycle events in dmux.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Read the documentation**:
+   - `AGENTS.md` - Complete reference (for any AI agent)
+   - `CLAUDE.md` - Same content (Claude Code looks for this filename)
+
+2. **Check examples**:
+   - `examples/` directory contains starter templates
+
+3. **Create a hook**:
+   ```bash
+   touch worktree_created
+   chmod +x worktree_created
+   nano worktree_created
+   ```
+
+4. **Test it**:
+   ```bash
+   export DMUX_ROOT="$(pwd)"
+   export DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH="$(pwd)"
+   ./worktree_created
+   ```
+
+## Available Hooks
+
+- `before_pane_create` - Before pane creation
+- `pane_created` - After pane created
+- `worktree_created` - After worktree setup
+- `before_pane_close` - Before closing
+- `pane_closed` - After closed
+- `before_worktree_remove` - Before worktree removal
+- `worktree_removed` - After worktree removed
+- `pre_merge` - Before merge
+- `post_merge` - After merge
+- `run_test` - When running tests
+- `run_dev` - When starting dev server
+
+## Documentation
+
+See `AGENTS.md` or `CLAUDE.md` for complete documentation including:
+- Environment variables
+- HTTP callback API
+- Common patterns
+- Best practices
+- Testing strategies
+
+## Note
+
+This directory is **version controlled**. Hooks you create here will be shared with your team.
diff --git a/.dmux-hooks/examples/post_merge.example b/.dmux-hooks/examples/post_merge.example
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..9b5c58d1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dmux-hooks/examples/post_merge.example
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Example: post_merge hook
+#
+# This hook runs after a successful merge into the target branch.
+# Use it to trigger deployments, close issues, notify teams, etc.
+
+set -e
+
+echo "[Hook] Post-merge processing for $DMUX_SLUG → $DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"
+
+cd "$DMUX_ROOT"
+
+# Push to remote if merging to main/master
+if [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" = "main" ] || [ "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" = "master" ]; then
+  echo "[Hook] Pushing to origin/$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"
+  git push origin "$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH"
+
+  # Optional: Trigger deployment
+  # if [ -n "$VERCEL_TOKEN" ]; then
+  #   echo "[Hook] Triggering Vercel deployment..."
+  #   curl -X POST "https://api.vercel.com/v1/deployments" \
+  #     -H "Authorization: Bearer $VERCEL_TOKEN" \
+  #     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  #     -d '{
+  #       "name": "my-project",
+  #       "gitSource": {
+  #         "type": "github",
+  #         "ref": "main"
+  #       }
+  #     }'
+  # fi
+fi
+
+# Close related GitHub issue (if prompt contains #123 format)
+ISSUE_NUM=$(echo "$DMUX_PROMPT" | grep -oP '#\K\d+' | head -1)
+if [ -n "$ISSUE_NUM" ]; then
+  echo "[Hook] Closing GitHub issue #$ISSUE_NUM"
+  if command -v gh &> /dev/null; then
+    gh issue close "$ISSUE_NUM" \
+      -c "Resolved in branch $DMUX_SLUG, merged to $DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH" \
+      2>/dev/null || echo "[Hook] Warning: Failed to close issue (maybe already closed?)"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] GitHub CLI (gh) not found, skipping issue close"
+  fi
+fi
+
+# Send notification to Slack
+# if [ -n "$SLACK_WEBHOOK" ]; then
+#   echo "[Hook] Sending Slack notification"
+#   curl -s -X POST "$SLACK_WEBHOOK" \
+#     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+#     -d "{
+#       \"text\": \"Merged: $DMUX_SLUG → $DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH\",
+#       \"blocks\": [
+#         {
+#           \"type\": \"section\",
+#           \"text\": {
+#             \"type\": \"mrkdwn\",
+#             \"text\": \"*Branch Merged* :rocket:\n\n*From:* \`$DMUX_SLUG\`\n*To:* \`$DMUX_TARGET_BRANCH\`\n*Task:* $DMUX_PROMPT\"
+#           }
+#         }
+#       ]
+#     }" > /dev/null
+# fi
+
+echo "[Hook] Post-merge processing complete"
diff --git a/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_dev.example b/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_dev.example
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..c2005f43
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_dev.example
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Example: run_dev hook
+#
+# This hook starts a dev server and optionally creates a tunnel for sharing.
+# It reports the server URL back to dmux via the HTTP API.
+
+set -e
+
+echo "[Hook] Starting dev server for $DMUX_SLUG"
+
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API_URL="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/dev"
+
+# Update status: starting
+curl -s -X PUT "$API_URL" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"status": "running"}' > /dev/null
+
+# Start dev server in background
+# Adjust the command for your project (pnpm dev, npm run dev, vite, etc.)
+LOG_FILE="/tmp/dmux-dev-$DMUX_PANE_ID.log"
+pnpm dev > "$LOG_FILE" 2>&1 &
+DEV_PID=$!
+
+# Wait for server to be ready
+echo "[Hook] Waiting for dev server to start..."
+sleep 5
+
+# Detect port from log output
+# Adjust the grep pattern for your dev server's output format
+PORT=$(grep -oP '(?<=localhost:)\d+' "$LOG_FILE" | head -1)
+
+if [ -z "$PORT" ]; then
+  echo "[Hook] Warning: Could not detect port from logs, using default 3000"
+  PORT=3000
+fi
+
+LOCAL_URL="http://localhost:$PORT"
+echo "[Hook] Dev server running at $LOCAL_URL"
+
+# Optional: Create a public tunnel (uncomment to enable)
+# Requires ngrok, cloudflared, or another tunneling tool
+
+# Example with cloudflared:
+# TUNNEL_URL=$(cloudflared tunnel --url "$LOCAL_URL" 2>&1 | \
+#   grep -oP 'https://[a-z0-9-]+\.trycloudflare\.com' | head -1)
+
+# Example with ngrok:
+# TUNNEL_URL=$(ngrok http $PORT --log=stdout 2>&1 | \
+#   grep -oP 'url=https://[^"]+' | head -1 | cut -d= -f2)
+
+# For now, just use local URL (uncomment tunnel code above to enable)
+FINAL_URL="$LOCAL_URL"
+
+# Report status back to dmux
+curl -s -X PUT "$API_URL" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d "{\"status\": \"running\", \"url\": \"$FINAL_URL\"}" > /dev/null
+
+echo "[Hook] Dev server ready at: $FINAL_URL"
+echo "[Hook] Dev server PID: $DEV_PID"
+echo "[Hook] Log file: $LOG_FILE"
diff --git a/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_test.example b/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_test.example
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..6b286a1c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dmux-hooks/examples/run_test.example
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Example: run_test hook
+#
+# This hook runs tests and reports the status back to dmux via the HTTP API.
+# Status updates appear in real-time in the dmux UI.
+
+set -e
+
+echo "[Hook] Running tests for $DMUX_SLUG"
+
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+API_URL="http://localhost:$DMUX_SERVER_PORT/api/panes/$DMUX_PANE_ID/test"
+
+# Update status: running
+curl -s -X PUT "$API_URL" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"status": "running"}' > /dev/null
+
+echo "[Hook] Running test suite..."
+
+# Capture test output
+OUTPUT_FILE="/tmp/dmux-test-$DMUX_PANE_ID.txt"
+
+# Run tests (adjust command for your project)
+# Examples:
+#   - pnpm test
+#   - npm test
+#   - vitest run
+#   - jest
+#   - pytest
+#   - cargo test
+if pnpm test > "$OUTPUT_FILE" 2>&1; then
+  STATUS="passed"
+  echo "[Hook] Tests passed ✓"
+else
+  STATUS="failed"
+  echo "[Hook] Tests failed ✗"
+fi
+
+# Get output (truncate if too long)
+OUTPUT=$(head -c 5000 "$OUTPUT_FILE")
+
+# Report results back to dmux
+curl -s -X PUT "$API_URL" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d "$(jq -n \
+    --arg status "$STATUS" \
+    --arg output "$OUTPUT" \
+    '{status: $status, output: $output}')" > /dev/null
+
+# Cleanup
+rm -f "$OUTPUT_FILE"
+
+echo "[Hook] Test results reported to dmux"
+
+# Exit with test status
+if [ "$STATUS" = "passed" ]; then
+  exit 0
+else
+  exit 1
+fi
diff --git a/.dmux-hooks/examples/worktree_created.example b/.dmux-hooks/examples/worktree_created.example
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..61c2979b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dmux-hooks/examples/worktree_created.example
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Example: worktree_created hook
+#
+# This hook runs after a new worktree is created and before the agent launches.
+# Use it to set up the worktree environment (install deps, copy configs, etc.)
+# Stdout/stderr is streamed into the new pane's setup UI while this hook runs.
+# dmux waits for this hook without a fixed timeout.
+
+set -e  # Exit on error
+
+status() {
+  if [ "${DMUX_PROGRESS:-0}" = "1" ]; then
+    echo "${DMUX_STATUS_PREFIX:-DMUX_STATUS:} $*"
+  else
+    echo "[Hook] $*"
+  fi
+}
+
+status "Setting up worktree: $DMUX_SLUG"
+
+cd "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH"
+
+# Install dependencies before the agent launches.
+if [ -f "pnpm-lock.yaml" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with pnpm"
+  pnpm install --prefer-offline
+elif [ -f "package-lock.json" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with npm"
+  npm install
+elif [ -f "yarn.lock" ]; then
+  status "Installing dependencies with yarn"
+  yarn install
+fi
+
+# Copy environment file if it exists
+if [ -f "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" ]; then
+  status "Copying .env.local"
+  cp "$DMUX_ROOT/.env.local" "$DMUX_WORKTREE_PATH/.env.local"
+fi
+
+# Keep existing git author identity.
+# Do not set git user.name/user.email in this hook.
+
+# Create a log entry
+echo "[$(date)] Created worktree: $DMUX_SLUG | Agent: $DMUX_AGENT | Prompt: $DMUX_PROMPT" \
+  >> "$DMUX_ROOT/.dmux/worktree_history.log"
+
+status "Worktree setup complete"
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 7bc5e245..b5cc25cd 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -52,4 +52,5 @@ go.work.sum
 *-source.*
 .codex*
 
-/bin/
\ No newline at end of file
+/bin/
+.dmux/