convex-helpers-guide

Provides reusable infrastructure for building scalable, fault-tolerant software systems.

1|1|Updated Jan 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/LucaDeLeo/ASTN --skill convex-helpers-guide-lucadeleo
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Skill: convex-helpers-guide
Source: https://github.com/LucaDeLeo/ASTN/tree/main/.claude/skills/convex-helpers-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LucaDeLeo/ASTN --skill convex-helpers-guide-lucadeleo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convex developers often reinvent common backend patterns; convex-helpers provides battle-tested utilities to streamline backend development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Relationship Helpers: Traverse relationships between tables in a readable, type-safe way.
  • Custom Functions (Data Protection) ⭐ MOST IMPORTANT: Build wrappers to inject auth and access control to all queries and mutations.
  • Filter Helper: Apply complex TypeScript filters to database queries.
  • Sessions: Track anonymous users across requests.
  • Zod Validation: Use Zod schemas for validation instead of Convex validators.
  • Migrations: Run data migrations safely.
  • Triggers: Execute code automatically on data changes.
  • Aggregations: Compute aggregates efficiently.

Quick Start

Install convex-helpers in your project and start using authed queries, relationship helpers, and other utilities with your Convex backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-helpers-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add access control and authentication to Convex backend queries?

Add access control to Convex backend queries by using custom function wrappers that inject authentication and data protection logic directly into your queries and mutations. Convex-helpers provides these battle-tested wrappers to enforce access control across your entire backend project.

What is the best way to traverse relationships between tables in a Convex database?

Traverse relationships between tables in a Convex database using relationship helpers that enable readable and type-safe data access. These helpers accelerate backend development by streamlining how you query across related data structures.

How do I apply complex TypeScript filters to database queries in Convex?

Apply complex TypeScript filters to database queries in Convex using the filter helper utility. This allows you to write advanced filtering logic directly in TypeScript, ensuring type safety and modularity when querying your backend data.

Can I use Zod schemas for validation instead of built-in Convex validators?

Yes, you can use Zod schemas for validation instead of built-in Convex validators. Convex-helpers provides a validation utility that allows you to integrate Zod schemas directly into your backend functions for robust input validation.

How do I run data migrations and execute triggers safely on Convex data changes?

Run data migrations and execute triggers on Convex data changes using dedicated migration and trigger helpers. These utilities allow you to run data migrations safely and execute custom code automatically whenever your backend data is modified.

Does convex-helpers support tracking anonymous users across backend requests?

Yes, convex-helpers supports tracking anonymous users across backend requests through its sessions utility. This feature allows you to track anonymous user activity across multiple requests within your Convex backend application.