convex

Generate type-safe Convex server patterns for queries, mutations, and actions.

5|Updated Jan 17, 2026
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Skill: convex
Source: https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills/tree/main/convex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills --skill convex-dimitrigilbert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Building robust and scalable Convex applications can be challenging due to the need to coordinate data modeling, server functions, and frontend integration. This skill provides a structured blueprint and best practices to accelerate development and reduce boilerplate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-safe server patterns: queries, mutations, and actions with generated APIs.
  • Data modeling, indexing, auth patterns, and error handling for reliable apps.
  • Real-time UI updates with automatic subscriptions and frontend integration across React, Next.js, and Vue.

Quick Start

Install Convex locally, start the development server, and begin building with the convex skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure type-safe queries and mutations in a full-stack TypeScript app?

Type-safe server patterns in Convex use generated APIs to enforce schema validation across queries, mutations, and actions, ensuring end-to-end type safety between your TypeScript frontend and backend functions. This reduces boilerplate and prevents runtime data mismatch errors.

What is the best way to implement real-time UI updates with React or Next.js?

Real-time UI updates are handled through automatic subscriptions that push data changes to React, Next.js, or Vue frontends instantly. This mechanism keeps your user interface synchronized with backend state without manual polling or complex websocket management.

How do I add authentication and secure authorization checks to server functions?

Authentication and secure authorization checks are added by enforcing auth patterns directly within server functions before executing queries or mutations. This ensures safe access control and validates user identities before any data is read or modified.

Does this approach support data modeling and performance-focused indexing for scalable apps?

Yes, data modeling and performance-focused indexing are supported for scalable apps by enforcing type-safe schemas and optimized query patterns. This allows efficient data retrieval and reliable orchestration of actions in production-ready workflows.

Can I integrate this backend workflow with Vue alongside React and Next.js?

Yes, frontend integration supports Vue alongside React and Next.js for full-stack TypeScript applications. This allows you to maintain real-time UI updates and automatic subscriptions across multiple frontend frameworks seamlessly.

What are the limitations when orchestrating actions and mutations in production-ready workflows?

Orchestrating actions and mutations in production-ready workflows requires careful error handling and secure auth checks to avoid edge cases. Safe orchestration is necessary to manage side effects and ensure reliable execution of complex server function sequences.