diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ad4ba7a..ce60d28 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,6 +41,22 @@ Skills, commands, and hooks for [Basic Memory](https://github.com/basicmachines-
 - [Basic Memory](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory) MCP server must be configured
 - Claude Code CLI
 
+## Optional: Validation with Basic Memory Hooks
+
+For enhanced memo quality, install [basic-memory-hooks](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory-hooks):
+
+```bash
+pip install basic-memory-hooks
+python -m basic_memory_hooks  # Start validation server
+```
+
+When the hooks server is running, the plugin will:
+- Validate memos before saving
+- Auto-fix common formatting issues
+- Report any quality warnings
+
+The plugin gracefully degrades if the hooks server isn't running—memos save normally without validation.
+
 ## License
 
 MIT
diff --git a/commands/remember.md b/commands/remember.md
index 1e6d42e..bdbbefa 100644
--- a/commands/remember.md
+++ b/commands/remember.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 description: Capture insights, decisions, or learnings to Basic Memory
 argument-hint: [title] [optional: folder]
-allowed-tools: mcp__basic-memory__write_note, mcp__basic-memory__search_notes
+allowed-tools: mcp__basic-memory__write_note, mcp__basic-memory__search_notes, WebFetch
 ---
 
 # Remember
@@ -35,9 +35,20 @@ Create a structured note capturing the key insights from our conversation.
      - `[learning]` - Lessons learned
    - Relations to link related concepts with `[[WikiLinks]]`
 
-3. **Save using** `mcp__basic-memory__write_note`:
+3. **Validate the note** (optional, graceful degradation):
+   - Try to POST the content to `http://localhost:8000/validate` using WebFetch
+   - If the hooks API is available:
+     - Use the returned `content` (which may have auto-fixes applied)
+     - Note any `warnings` to mention to the user
+   - If the API is unavailable (connection refused, timeout):
+     - Continue with the original content - validation is optional
+   - This step enhances quality but never blocks saving
+
+4. **Save using** `mcp__basic-memory__write_note`:
    - folder: "$2" or "notes"
    - Include relevant tags
    - Project: use "main" unless user specifies otherwise
 
-4. **Confirm** what was captured and where it was saved.
+5. **Confirm** what was captured and where it was saved.
+   - If validation ran, mention any warnings that were found
+   - If validation was skipped, that's fine - don't mention it
diff --git a/skills/knowledge-capture/SKILL.md b/skills/knowledge-capture/SKILL.md
index 791582d..0ed9cde 100644
--- a/skills/knowledge-capture/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/knowledge-capture/SKILL.md
@@ -116,6 +116,26 @@ mcp__basic-memory__read_note(
 )
 ```
 
+## Optional: Validation with Basic Memory Hooks
+
+If the user has `basic-memory-hooks` running (`python -m basic_memory_hooks`), you can validate and auto-fix notes before saving:
+
+1. **Before calling write_note**, try to POST to `http://localhost:8000/validate`:
+   ```json
+   {"content": "full markdown content", "title": "Note Title"}
+   ```
+
+2. **If the API responds**:
+   - Use the returned `content` field (may have auto-fixes applied)
+   - Check `warnings` array for any issues to mention
+   - `success` indicates if validation passed
+
+3. **If the API is unavailable** (connection refused, timeout):
+   - Continue with the original content
+   - Validation is optional - don't block or fail
+
+This provides graceful degradation: enhanced quality when available, normal behavior otherwise.
+
 ## Folder Organization
 
 Choose appropriate folders:
diff --git a/skills/research/SKILL.md b/skills/research/SKILL.md
index df47d64..086401e 100644
--- a/skills/research/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/research/SKILL.md
@@ -128,12 +128,22 @@ tags:
 - relates-to [[Related Concepts]]
 ```
 
-### 5. Save to Basic Memory
+### 5. Validate (Optional)
+
+If `basic-memory-hooks` is running, validate before saving:
+
+1. POST to `http://localhost:8000/validate` with `{"content": "...", "title": "..."}`
+2. If API responds: use returned `content` (may have auto-fixes)
+3. If API unavailable: continue with original content
+
+This is optional - validation enhances quality but never blocks saving.
+
+### 6. Save to Basic Memory
 
 ```python
 mcp__basic-memory__write_note(
     title="Research: [Topic]",
-    content="[Full report content]",
+    content="[Full report content]",  # or validated content if available
     folder="research",
     tags=["research", "topic-tags"],
     project="main"
diff --git a/skills/spec-driven-development/SKILL.md b/skills/spec-driven-development/SKILL.md
index e54002b..2dc7e53 100644
--- a/skills/spec-driven-development/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/spec-driven-development/SKILL.md
@@ -139,6 +139,8 @@ tags:
 )
 ```
 
+**Optional Validation:** If `basic-memory-hooks` is running at `http://localhost:8000`, POST the content to `/validate` first. Use the returned `content` (auto-fixed) if available. If the API is unavailable, continue without validation.
+
 ### Updating Spec Progress
 
 ```python