hooks-pattern

Extract stateful logic into reusable custom hooks for React components.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
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Skill: hooks-pattern
Source: https://github.com/xalixilax/design-system/tree/main/.agents/skills/hooks-pattern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xalixilax/design-system --skill hooks-pattern-xalixilax

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reuse stateful logic across React components by extracting it into reusable custom hooks, reducing duplication and improving readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Encapsulates stateful logic in custom hooks starting with use to enforce the Rules of Hooks.
  • Promotes code reuse across multiple components and projects.
  • Use cases include form handling, subscriptions, and side-effect management that can be shared.

Quick Start

Create a custom hook prefixed with use (e.g., useFeature) to encapsulate shared logic, then reuse it in multiple 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 in React, you extract the shared logic into a custom hook prefixed with use, such as useFeature. This custom hook can then be imported and reused across multiple functional components to reduce duplication.

What are the Rules of Hooks and how do I enforce them when creating custom hooks?

The Rules of Hooks require hooks to be called at the top level of functional components and prefixed with use. Creating custom hooks starting with use enforces these rules, ensuring safe state management and side-effect handling in React.

How do I extract form handling and side-effect management into reusable React hooks?

You extract form handling and side-effect management into reusable React hooks by moving that logic into a custom hook starting with use. This encapsulates the stateful logic so multiple components can reuse it safely.

Do I need class components to share stateful logic in React?

No, you do not need class components to share stateful logic in React. This approach applies to functional components and uses custom hooks to encapsulate and reuse stateful logic like subscriptions and side-effect management.

What is the best way to share subscription logic across different React projects?

The best way to share subscription logic across React projects is to encapsulate it within a custom hook prefixed with use. This promotes code reuse and composability, allowing multiple components to utilize the same subscription logic.

Why should I use custom hooks for state management instead of duplicating logic in components?

You should use custom hooks for state management because they reduce code duplication and improve readability. Extracting stateful logic into a reusable hook allows you to share it across components without repeating the same code.