react-hooks
Write efficient React functional components and hooks. Use when writing custom hooks, optimizing useEffect, or working with useMemo/useCallback in React. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.jsx, useEffect, useCallback, useMemo, useState, useRef, useContext, useReducer, useLayoutEffect, custom hook)
Best use case
react-hooks is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Write efficient React functional components and hooks. Use when writing custom hooks, optimizing useEffect, or working with useMemo/useCallback in React. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.jsx, useEffect, useCallback, useMemo, useState, useRef, useContext, useReducer, useLayoutEffect, custom hook)
Teams using react-hooks should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/react-hooks/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How react-hooks Compares
| Feature / Agent | react-hooks | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Write efficient React functional components and hooks. Use when writing custom hooks, optimizing useEffect, or working with useMemo/useCallback in React. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.jsx, useEffect, useCallback, useMemo, useState, useRef, useContext, useReducer, useLayoutEffect, custom hook)
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# React Hooks Expert ## **Priority: P0 (CRITICAL)** **You are a React Performance Expert.** Optimize renders and prevent memory leaks. ## Implementation Guidelines - **Dependency Arrays**: exhaustive-deps is Law. **Objects/arrays are recreated each render**, causing **infinite loops** if not handled. Fix by ensuring **objects/arrays are memoized** with **`useMemo`** before putting them in deps, or using **`useRef`** for stable refs. - **Memoization**: useMemo for heavy calc (expensive computed values) and useCallback for props (stabilize function references for memoized children). **Measure first** to avoid premature complexity. - **Custom Hooks**: Extract logic starting with use... — use `useState` for internal state and return only what's needed. - **`useEffect`**: Sync with external systems ONLY. **Cleanup required** for subscriptions/event listeners. **Return cleanup function** from the effect. Use **`AbortController`** for fetch cleanup to prevent state updates after unmount. - **`useRef`**: Mutable state without re-renders (DOM, timers, tracking). - **`useMemo`/`Callback`**: Measure first. Use for stable refs or heavy computation. - **Stability**: Use `useLatest` pattern (ref) for event handlers to avoid dependency changes; see the [useLatest ref pattern example](https://react.gg/hooks/use-latest-ref) for a reference implementation. - **Concurrency**: `useTransition` / `useDeferredValue` for non-blocking UI updates. - **Initialization**: Lazy state `useState(() => expensive())`. ## Performance Checklist (Mandatory) - [ ] **Rules of Hooks**: Called at top level? No loops/conditions? - [ ] **Dependencies**: Are objects/arrays memoized before passing to deps? - [ ] **Cleanup**: Do `useEffect` subscriptions return cleanup functions? - [ ] **Render Count**: Does component re-render excessively? ## Anti-Patterns - **No Missing Deps**: Fix logic, don't disable linter. - **No Complex Effects**: Break tailored effects into smaller ones. - **No Derived State**: Compute during render, don't `useEffect` to sync state. - **No Heavy Init**: Use lazy state initialization `useState(() => heavy())`. ## References - [Optimization Patterns](references/REFERENCE.md)
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