diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index adb72d0..70c743e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/claude-hooks.svg)](https://npmjs.org/package/claude-hooks)
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/npm/l/claude-hooks.svg)](https://github.com/johnlindquist/claude-hooks/blob/main/LICENSE)
 
-> Simple CLI to initialize Claude Code hooks in your project
+> TypeScript-powered hook system for Claude Code - write hooks with full type safety and auto-completion
 
 ## Overview
 
-`claude-hooks` is a straightforward CLI tool that sets up Claude Code hooks in your project. It creates the necessary files and configuration to intercept and log Claude's tool usage, with basic security protection against dangerous commands.
+`claude-hooks` gives you a powerful, TypeScript-based way to customize Claude Code's behavior. Write hooks with full type safety, auto-completion, and access to strongly-typed payloads - all in familiar TypeScript syntax. No more guessing payload structures or dealing with untyped data!
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ npx claude-hooks
 
 This will:
 - Create `.claude/settings.json` with hook configuration
-- Generate `.claude/hooks/index.ts` with default handlers
-- Set up session logging in system temp directory
-- Create supporting files (lib.ts and session.ts)
+- Generate `.claude/hooks/index.ts` with TypeScript handlers
+- Set up typed payload interfaces for all hook types
+- Create utilities for easy hook development
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -38,15 +38,16 @@ claude-hooks
 
 ## What It Does
 
-The CLI generates a basic hook setup that:
+The CLI sets up a complete TypeScript development environment for Claude hooks:
 
-1. **Logs all Claude interactions** - Saves session data for all hook types (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Notification, Stop) to the system temp directory
-2. **Blocks dangerous commands** - Prevents `rm -rf /` and `rm -rf ~` commands
-3. **Creates necessary files**:
+1. **Full TypeScript Support** - Write hooks with complete type safety and IntelliSense
+2. **Typed Payloads** - Access strongly-typed payload data for all hook types (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Notification, Stop)
+3. **Ready-to-Customize** - Simple, clean TypeScript files ready for your custom logic
+4. **Generated Files**:
    - `.claude/settings.json` - Hook configuration
-   - `.claude/hooks/index.ts` - Hook handlers
-   - `.claude/hooks/lib.ts` - Base utilities and types
-   - `.claude/hooks/session.ts` - Session logging utilities
+   - `.claude/hooks/index.ts` - Your main hook handlers (edit this!)
+   - `.claude/hooks/lib.ts` - Type definitions and utilities
+   - `.claude/hooks/session.ts` - Optional session tracking utilities
 
 ## Generated Structure
 
@@ -63,18 +64,34 @@ Session logs are saved to: `<system-temp-dir>/claude-hooks-sessions/`
 
 ## Customizing Hooks
 
-After running the setup, you can edit `.claude/hooks/index.ts` to add your own logic:
+The real power comes from editing `.claude/hooks/index.ts`. You get full TypeScript support with typed payloads:
 
 ```typescript
-// Example: Block additional dangerous commands
-if (command && command.includes('DROP DATABASE')) {
-  return {
-    action: 'block',
-    stopReason: 'Database drop commands are not allowed'
-  };
+// Example: Track and log specific tool usage
+async function preToolUse(payload: PreToolUsePayload): Promise<HookResponse> {
+  // Full type safety - TypeScript knows exactly what's in the payload!
+  if (payload.tool_name === 'Write' && payload.tool_input) {
+    const { file_path, content } = payload.tool_input as WriteToolInput
+    console.log(`Claude is writing to: ${file_path}`)
+    
+    // Add your custom logic here
+    // Maybe notify a webhook, update a dashboard, etc.
+  }
+  
+  return { action: 'continue' }
+}
+
+// Example: React to completed tasks
+async function postToolUse(payload: PostToolUsePayload): Promise<void> {
+  if (payload.tool_name === 'Bash' && payload.success) {
+    // TypeScript gives you auto-completion for all payload properties!
+    console.log(`Command completed: ${payload.tool_input.command}`)
+  }
 }
 ```
 
+The beauty is that you're writing regular TypeScript - use any npm packages, async/await, or patterns you're familiar with!
+
 ## Command Options
 
 ```bash
diff --git a/templates/hooks/index.ts b/templates/hooks/index.ts
index e8316a0..999fbc9 100644
--- a/templates/hooks/index.ts
+++ b/templates/hooks/index.ts
@@ -11,42 +11,56 @@ import {
 } from './lib'
 import {saveSessionData} from './session'
 
-// PreToolUse handler - validate and potentially block dangerous commands
+// PreToolUse handler - called before Claude uses any tool
 async function preToolUse(payload: PreToolUsePayload): Promise<HookResponse> {
-  // Save session data
+  // Save session data (optional - remove if not needed)
   await saveSessionData('PreToolUse', payload)
 
-  // Example: Block dangerous commands
+  // Example: Log when Claude is about to edit files
+  if (payload.tool_name === 'Edit' && payload.tool_input) {
+    const { file_path } = payload.tool_input as any
+    console.log(`📝 Claude is editing: ${file_path}`)
+  }
+
+  // Example: Track bash commands
   if (payload.tool_name === 'Bash' && payload.tool_input && 'command' in payload.tool_input) {
     const bashInput = payload.tool_input as BashToolInput
-    const command = bashInput.command
-
-    // Block rm -rf commands
-    if (command && (command.includes('rm -rf /') || command.includes('rm -rf ~'))) {
-      return {
-        action: 'block',
-        stopReason: 'Dangerous command detected: rm -rf on system directories',
-      }
-    }
+    console.log(`🚀 Running command: ${bashInput.command}`)
   }
 
-  // Allow all other commands
+  // Add your custom logic here!
+  // You have full TypeScript support and can use any npm packages
+
   return {action: 'continue'}
 }
 
-// PostToolUse handler - log tool results
+// PostToolUse handler - called after Claude uses a tool
 async function postToolUse(payload: PostToolUsePayload): Promise<void> {
+  // Save session data (optional - remove if not needed)
   await saveSessionData('PostToolUse', payload)
+  
+  // Example: React to successful file writes
+  if (payload.tool_name === 'Write' && payload.success) {
+    console.log(`✅ File written successfully!`)
+  }
+  
+  // Add your custom post-processing logic here
 }
 
-// Notification handler - log notifications
+// Notification handler - receive Claude's notifications
 async function notification(payload: NotificationPayload): Promise<void> {
   await saveSessionData('Notification', payload)
+  
+  // Example: Log Claude's progress
+  console.log(`🔔 ${payload.message}`)
 }
 
-// Stop handler - log session end
+// Stop handler - called when Claude stops
 async function stop(payload: StopPayload): Promise<void> {
   await saveSessionData('Stop', payload)
+  
+  // Example: Summary or cleanup logic
+  console.log(`👋 Session ended: ${payload.reason}`)
 }
 
 // Run the hook with our handlers