hooks-pattern

Create reusable custom React Hooks for shared state and side-effect logic.

1|Updated Jul 12, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/ubay1/next15-starter --skill hooks-pattern-ubay1
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Skill: hooks-pattern
Source: https://github.com/ubay1/next15-starter/tree/main/.agents/skills/hooks-pattern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ubay1/next15-starter --skill hooks-pattern-ubay1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid duplicating component logic by encapsulating shared state and side-effect behavior into reusable custom React Hooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State reuse with custom hooks: Extract shared useState logic (e.g., input state, toggles, derived flags) for multiple components.
  • Side-effect reuse with effect hooks: Centralize shared useEffect behavior such as subscriptions, event listeners, and lifecycle-like cleanup.
  • Maintain correct Hook usage: Follow the Rules of Hooks by only calling hooks at the top level and using the use naming convention for custom hooks.
  • Use case: When multiple components need to respond to the same key presses (or similar event-driven state), a shared useKeyPress-style hook prevents repeated wiring and reduces wrapper complexity.

Quick Start

Create a custom hook that starts with use and returns the state you need, then call it from your functional components to share the behavior safely.

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?

You can reuse React state logic by extracting shared useState and useEffect behavior into a custom hook prefixed with 'use', then calling it from functional components to share behavior safely.

How do I extract shared side effects and event listeners in React?

Centralize shared useEffect logic for subscriptions and event listeners into a custom hook to prevent repeated wiring and reduce wrapper complexity across multiple views.

What are the Rules of Hooks for custom hook composition?

The Rules of Hooks require calling hooks only at the top level and naming custom hooks with a 'use' prefix to ensure predictable composition and correct state lifecycle behavior.

How do I share keyboard press handling logic across different React views?

Package keyboard press state and event listeners into a shared useKeyPress-style custom hook to prevent repeated wiring and reduce wrapper complexity across React views.

Can I use custom hooks to replace higher-order components for shared state?

Custom hooks replace higher-order components by encapsulating shared useState logic like toggles and derived flags into a reusable API, allowing functional components to share behavior without wrapper complexity.

What limitations should I watch for when using custom hooks for component composition?

Limitations include strict Rules of Hooks compliance, requiring top-level invocation to avoid state bugs, and the necessity of a clear API design to ensure predictable composition across multiple views.