convex-realtime

Synchronize React UIs with live data using Convex real-time subscriptions.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/not-ani/elevated-school-takehome --skill convex-realtime-not-ani
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: convex-realtime
Source: https://github.com/not-ani/elevated-school-takehome/tree/main/.agents/skills/convex-realtime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/not-ani/elevated-school-takehome --skill convex-realtime-not-ani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Monolithic UI patterns struggle to stay synchronized with live data; Convex Realtime provides a structured approach for subscriptions, optimistic updates, and consistent caching to simplify building reactive apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time subscriptions: maintain live UI state across components with automatic updates.
  • Optimistic updates: optimize perceived performance while ensuring data consistency.
  • Cursor-based pagination: efficiently fetch and navigate large datasets.

Quick Start

Ask Convex to initialize a minimal real-time view with a sample dataset to demonstrate live updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-realtime

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a reactive frontend with real-time subscriptions in Convex?

Implement real-time subscriptions in your Convex React app to maintain live UI state across components, automatically synchronizing your interface with backend data updates as they occur.

How do optimistic updates work in Convex to optimize perceived UI performance?

Optimistic updates in Convex immediately reflect expected data changes in the UI before server confirmation, optimizing perceived performance while the backend ensures final data consistency.

What is the best way to fetch large datasets in Convex without overloading the frontend?

Use cursor-based pagination to efficiently fetch and navigate large datasets in Convex, maintaining consistent caching while preventing your frontend from loading unnecessary data at once.

How do I initialize a minimal real-time view to demonstrate live data updates?

Initialize a minimal real-time view with a sample dataset to demonstrate live updates, providing concrete patterns and ready-to-adapt examples for structured reactive app development.

Can I use Convex real-time subscriptions for scalable React applications?

Yes, Convex real-time subscriptions support scalable React frontends by combining live data synchronization, intelligent caching, and cursor-based pagination to manage large datasets efficiently.