Can a hook be removed for a specific file?

When I try to save anything for the first time in an Emacs session, emms tries to save the history file which then throws up an lsp-mode error saying that the file can't be formatted. Is there a way to call `remove-hook` for that one specific file?

file local variables ([https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/FileLocalVariables](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/FileLocalVariables)) is probably what you are looking for. if you specifically want to call remove-hook whenever you open a file you can put something like this at the top of your file: `-*- eval: (remove-hook ...) -*-`

Do file local variables work with simple text files?

One alternative is to write a smarter hook function with a conditional: (defun my-hook () (when condition (do-the-thing))) Or even better, using the hook on specific modes only. For example you could use `prog-mode-hook` so that the hook function isn't run in history buffers in the first place (because they aren't using modes derived from `prog-mode`).

yep, file local variables will work with all files. ​ the only consideration is that for files which are parsed by something else (i.e. a source code file) you will need to make sure it is in a comment, for example in C: `/* -*- (file local variable things here...) -*- */`

>using the hook on specific modes only That wouldn't work. The file isn't opened beforehand, just saved.

The only minor drawback is that you get prompted about executing code when you open the file, right? Like a security kind of thing. You can answer Y and whitelist it forever I think.