Optimize config for large datasets

**Problem**
When working with hooks, the error messages could be more descriptive.

**Suggestion**
Improve error handling and add detailed error messages.

**Context**
This would help with debugging and maintenance.

The issue names no file, test, or entry point; begin by locating hook handling and the configuration and error paths in this Shell project. Done means the relevant hook failures produce more descriptive error messages and the behavior is checked using the project's available validation process.

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