convex-best-practices

Enforce domain-based organization, validators, and TypeScript safety for Convex apps.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/rieckt/create-loumi-app --skill convex-best-practices-rieckt
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Skill: convex-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/rieckt/create-loumi-app/tree/main/template/skills/convex/convex-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rieckt/create-loumi-app --skill convex-best-practices-rieckt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides teams to ship production-ready Convex apps by enforcing established patterns for organization, validation, and error handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Zen of Convex: adopt a philosophy that Convex manages caching, real-time sync, and consistency.
  • Function Organization: group functions by domain (e.g., users, tasks) to improve maintainability.
  • Validation & Type Safety: require validators for arguments and returns and leverage TypeScript types.
  • Error Handling & OCC: apply structured error handling and optimistic concurrency patterns.
  • Use Cases: design multi-domain apps with clear boundaries and internal vs public functions.

Quick Start

Start by organizing functions by domain, add return validators for all functions, and enable indexed queries for performance.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I organize Convex functions for a production app?

Organize Convex functions by grouping them into domain-specific modules like users or tasks to improve maintainability. This domain-driven approach establishes clear boundaries between internal and public functions across both small and large projects.

Do I need return validators for Convex mutations and queries?

Yes, you need explicit validators for both arguments and returns in Convex functions to enforce TypeScript type safety. Requiring return validators ensures structured data contracts and prevents runtime type mismatches in your serverless API.

What is the best way to handle errors in Convex serverless functions?

Handle errors in Convex by applying structured error handling alongside optimistic concurrency control patterns. This approach manages consistency for real-time sync and ensures idempotent mutations safely process concurrent operations without data conflicts.

How do I optimize Convex queries for performance?

Optimize Convex queries by enabling and using database indexes for efficient data retrieval. Indexes are essential for maintaining performance as your dataset grows, allowing the serverless backend to quickly locate records without scanning entire tables.

Can I use this Convex best practices approach for large multi-domain projects?

Yes, this approach scales for large multi-domain projects by enforcing domain boundaries, TypeScript type safety, and idempotent mutations. It adapts established patterns for validation and error handling to maintain clear internal and public function structures as complexity grows.