hooks-pattern

Extract stateful logic into reusable custom hooks for React components.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/PMKhai/claude-config --skill hooks-pattern-pmkhai
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Skill: hooks-pattern
Source: https://github.com/PMKhai/claude-config/tree/main/skills/hooks-pattern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PMKhai/claude-config --skill hooks-pattern-pmkhai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hooks pattern helps you extract and reuse stateful logic across React components by consolidating it into reusable custom hooks, reducing duplication and simplifying component design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • UseState and UseEffect to manage local state and side effects in functional components
  • Create custom hooks (prefixed with use) to share logic across components
  • Follow the Rules of Hooks to ensure reliable, maintainable code and easy testing

Quick Start

Start by identifying reusable stateful logic in your components and refactor it into a custom hook that starts with use, then import and use that hook in your functional components.

Frequently Asked Questions about hooks-pattern

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

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How do I reuse stateful logic across multiple React components?

To reuse stateful logic across React components, extract the shared behavior into a custom hook prefixed with "use" and import it into your functional components. This reduces code duplication and simplifies component design.

What is a custom hook in React and when should I create one?

A custom hook in React is a JavaScript function prefixed with "use" that encapsulates reusable stateful logic, such as form handling or event listening. Create one when multiple functional components need to share identical state-driven behavior.

How do I manage side effects and local state in React functional components?

Manage local state and side effects in React functional components using the built-in useState and useEffect hooks. UseEffect handles operations like event listening, while useState holds the local component state.

What are the Rules of Hooks and why do they matter for functional components?

The Rules of Hooks dictate that hooks must be called at the top level of functional components and only from custom hooks or React functions. Adhering to these rules ensures reliable, maintainable code and easy testing of stateful logic.

Can I use React hooks to share form handling and event listening logic?

Yes, you can use React hooks to share form handling and event listening logic by extracting these side effects and state updates into a custom hook. This allows multiple functional components to reuse the exact same stateful behavior.