Liran Tal • 4/22/2026

Cursor Agent Hooks: Lint and Build Checks After Each Turn

This article provides a practical guide for experienced JavaScript/Node.js engineers on using Cursor agent hooks to automate lint and build verification after each AI agent turn. It covers hook events, the stop hook pattern for self-healing loops, and edge cases like Cursor's bundled Node on PATH and infinite loops from misuse of followup_message. The article includes implementation details, pitfalls, debug logging, and reference configuration, targeting developers who want to integrate fast feedback into their agent workflow without manual intervention.

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#JavaScript #Node.js #linting