---
title: "Events and hooks"
manual: "TYPO3 Explained"
version: "main"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:hooks@main"
source: "ApiOverview/Events/Index.rst"
modified: "2026-09-14T11:10:56+00:00"
---

# Events and hooks

Events and hooks provide an easy way to extend the functionality of the TYPO3 Core and
its extensions without blocking others to do the same.

**Contents:**

-   [Extending the TYPO3 Core](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:extending-the-typo3-core@main)
-   [Event dispatcher (PSR-14 events)](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:event-dispatcher-psr-14-events@main)
-   [Event list](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:event-list@main)
-   [Hooks](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:hooks@main)
-   [JavaScript event API](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3coreapi:javascript-event-api@main)