Refactor hooks for better readability

**Problem**
When working with utils, 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 mentions hooks and utils but names no files, tests, or entry points. Locate the relevant hook utilities first, then determine the existing error paths; done means error handling is easier to read and produces more detailed messages without changing intended behavior.

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