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Handbook Sounds

Audio feedback for Claude Code events on Windows using PowerShell sounds.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

Handbook Sounds

Audio feedback for Claude Code events on Windows using PowerShell sounds.

Features

  • Plays system sound when Claude finishes responding (Stop hook)
  • Plays system sound on notifications (permission requests, idle timeout)
  • Windows native via PowerShell
  • Git Bash compatible (uses -NoProfile flag)
  • Non-blocking background playback

Requirements

  • Windows OS with PowerShell

Installation

/plugin marketplace add nikiforovall/claude-code-rules
/plugin install handbook-sounds

Configuration

Disable sounds:

Customize sounds:

Stop hook (when Claude finishes responding):

Notification hook (permission requests, idle timeout):

Available Windows system sounds:

  • C:/Windows/Media/notify.wav (default for Stop)
  • C:/Windows/Media/Windows Exclamation.wav (default for Notification)
  • C:/Windows/Media/Windows Notify System Generic.wav
  • C:/Windows/Media/Windows Ding.wav
  • C:/Windows/Media/Windows Error.wav