item.js

Create reactive Item trees with nested reads, writes, and async I/O hooks.

3|Updated Feb 8, 2022
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npx skills add https://github.com/nuxodin/item.js --skill item-js
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Skill: item.js
Source: https://github.com/nuxodin/item.js/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nuxodin/item.js --skill item-js

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the need to write separate glue code for every backend API (filesystem, databases, storage, HTTP, WebSocket, etc.) by giving you one uniform, reactive data model you can traverse, observe, and sync.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reactive Item tree with signals & effects: Track reads via effect() and automatically rerun when dependent Items change, with batched microtask updates.
  • Tree navigation + autovivification: Create and access nested state with i.item(key), i.sub(...keys), and safe existence checks via i.has(...keys).
  • Async I/O hooks (reader/writer/io): Attach reader/writer hooks so Items can load and persist values, including optimistic updates, debounced writes, TTL caching, and retries.
  • Proxy-first ergonomics: Use i.proxy to read primitives and nested Items via property access and assignment while preserving reactivity.

Quick Start

Use the item.js skill to create a root item, attach reader/writer hooks for your backend, and then update a nested value; for example: instantiate an Item, set a nested proxy property like db.users[123].name = "Alice", and verify your effect reruns when that name changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about item.js

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a reactive state tree that automatically syncs with backend APIs?

You can build a reactive state tree using a single Item API that attaches reader and writer hooks to sync nested state with backend data sources automatically.

What is the best way to manage nested state with proxy-based reactivity and async I/O?

Managing nested state with proxy-based reactivity involves using property access for reads and assignments while leveraging effect() to track dependencies and batch updates via microtasks.

How do I track state changes and batch updates in a reactive data model?

Tracking state changes relies on effect() to monitor get-like reads, ensuring dependent effects rerun automatically while batching notifications through microtasks for optimal performance.

Can I use reader and writer hooks for optimistic updates and caching in a state tree?

Yes, you can attach async I/O reader and writer hooks to implement optimistic pending setters, TTL caching, debounced writes, and retry logic directly within the reactive state tree.

How do I safely traverse and autovivify nested state items without manual initialization?

Safe traversal and autovivification use item(key) and sub(...keys) methods to access or create nested state paths dynamically, with has(...keys) providing secure existence checks.

Does this reactive state management approach work without external dependencies?

Yes, the reactive state tree operates with zero external dependencies, relying entirely on built-in proxy and signal mechanisms to handle event-driven updates and async synchronization.