diff --git a/templates/commands/analyze.md b/templates/commands/analyze.md
index 5b521cf2a4..e4ba8f7d81 100644
--- a/templates/commands/analyze.md
+++ b/templates/commands/analyze.md
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Goal.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Goal
@@ -228,6 +229,7 @@ After reporting, check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Operating Principles
diff --git a/templates/commands/checklist.md b/templates/commands/checklist.md
index 2e1b1040af..e202ebb667 100644
--- a/templates/commands/checklist.md
+++ b/templates/commands/checklist.md
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Execution Steps.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Execution Steps
@@ -363,4 +364,5 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
diff --git a/templates/commands/clarify.md b/templates/commands/clarify.md
index a83d52f026..4948fdcfaf 100644
--- a/templates/commands/clarify.md
+++ b/templates/commands/clarify.md
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -251,6 +252,7 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
   - **Optional hook** (`optional: true`):
     ```
     ## Extension Hooks
diff --git a/templates/commands/constitution.md b/templates/commands/constitution.md
index 29ae9a09e2..d003d5c9b2 100644
--- a/templates/commands/constitution.md
+++ b/templates/commands/constitution.md
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -147,4 +148,5 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
diff --git a/templates/commands/converge.md b/templates/commands/converge.md
index 3d366e1d30..35cf3736c3 100644
--- a/templates/commands/converge.md
+++ b/templates/commands/converge.md
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Goal.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
@@ -266,5 +267,6 @@ After producing the result, check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the pro
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
diff --git a/templates/commands/implement.md b/templates/commands/implement.md
index c416fa7387..eda580d560 100644
--- a/templates/commands/implement.md
+++ b/templates/commands/implement.md
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
     
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -192,6 +193,7 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
   - **Optional hook** (`optional: true`):
     ```
     ## Extension Hooks
diff --git a/templates/commands/plan.md b/templates/commands/plan.md
index 44ab8403ac..8e00e3ef9b 100644
--- a/templates/commands/plan.md
+++ b/templates/commands/plan.md
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -91,6 +92,7 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
   - **Optional hook** (`optional: true`):
     ```
     ## Extension Hooks
diff --git a/templates/commands/specify.md b/templates/commands/specify.md
index 4558b922ae..09a584e0ea 100644
--- a/templates/commands/specify.md
+++ b/templates/commands/specify.md
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -253,6 +254,7 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
   - **Optional hook** (`optional: true`):
     ```
     ## Extension Hooks
diff --git a/templates/commands/tasks.md b/templates/commands/tasks.md
index f863e7787f..4d3e45a7c4 100644
--- a/templates/commands/tasks.md
+++ b/templates/commands/tasks.md
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
     
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -111,6 +112,7 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
   - **Optional hook** (`optional: true`):
     ```
     ## Extension Hooks
diff --git a/templates/commands/taskstoissues.md b/templates/commands/taskstoissues.md
index b3093baa03..f1df100010 100644
--- a/templates/commands/taskstoissues.md
+++ b/templates/commands/taskstoissues.md
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ You **MUST** consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty).
 
     Wait for the result of the hook command before proceeding to the Outline.
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently
 
 ## Outline
@@ -100,4 +101,5 @@ Check if `.specify/extensions.yml` exists in the project root.
     Executing: `/{command}`
     EXECUTE_COMMAND: {command}
     ```
+    After emitting the block above you MUST actually invoke the hook and wait for it to finish before continuing. Run it the same way you would run the command yourself in this agent/session (the invocation may differ from the literal `{command}` id shown above, e.g. a skills-mode agent runs it as `/skill:speckit-...` or `$speckit-...`). Emitting the block alone does not run the hook.
 - If no hooks are registered or `.specify/extensions.yml` does not exist, skip silently