convex-realtime

Develop real-time reactive applications with Convex client-side libraries.

Updated Aug 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kristofferaas/deep-stortinget --skill convex-realtime-kristofferaas
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Skill: convex-realtime
Source: https://github.com/kristofferaas/deep-stortinget/tree/main/.agents/skills/convex-realtime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kristofferaas/deep-stortinget --skill convex-realtime-kristofferaas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation of real-time, reactive applications by providing patterns for efficient data management, including subscriptions, optimistic updates, and pagination.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Data: Automatically update UI components when data changes in the database.
  • Optimistic Updates: Provide immediate visual feedback to users by updating the UI before server confirmation.
  • Pagination: Efficiently load and display large datasets with cursor-based pagination and infinite scrolling.
  • Use Case: Build a live chat application where messages appear instantly for all users, or an e-commerce product listing that updates prices in real-time as they change.

Quick Start

Use the convex-realtime skill to display a list of tasks for a given user, ensuring the list updates automatically as tasks are added or modified.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-realtime

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build real-time reactive apps with Convex?

Build real-time reactive apps with Convex by using its client-side libraries for subscription management, which automatically synchronize database changes to update UI components without manual refresh logic.

How do I implement optimistic UI updates in a reactive application?

Implement optimistic updates in a reactive application by updating the UI immediately before server confirmation, providing instant visual feedback to users while the backend data synchronizes in the background.

What is the best way to handle dynamic data loading in Convex?

Handle dynamic data loading in Convex using cursor-based pagination and infinite scrolling patterns, which efficiently load and display large datasets by fetching data incrementally as needed.

Can I use Convex subscriptions for a live chat application?

Yes, you can use Convex subscriptions for a live chat application to ensure messages appear instantly for all connected users through seamless real-time data synchronization across the client interface.

How does Convex handle data caching for real-time subscriptions?

Convex handles data caching for real-time subscriptions by leveraging efficient client-side library patterns that maintain local state while automatically synchronizing with database changes to keep the UI responsive.

How do I manage large datasets with infinite scrolling in a reactive web app?

Manage large datasets with infinite scrolling in a reactive web app by applying cursor-based pagination patterns, fetching incremental data chunks dynamically as the user scrolls to prevent loading excessive records.