pinia-colada

Manage async state and query caching for Vue and Nuxt applications.

204|30|Updated Nov 8, 2025

Search Tags:#data fetching #vue #SSR #useQuery #pinia-colada

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npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill pinia-colada

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Skill: pinia-colada
Source: https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/pinia-colada/skills/pinia-colada
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill pinia-colada

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Pinia Colada provides smart, cache-aware data fetching for Vue applications, enabling seamless async state, query caching, and SSR hydration without manual boilerplate.

Core Features & Use Cases

Smart data fetching: Use useQuery/useMutation with built-in caching and SSR friendly serialization.
SSR/Caching: Cache hydration-friendly data for Nuxt/Vue SSR scenarios to improve performance.
Migration-friendly: Smooth transition from TanStack Vue Query to Pinia Colada with aligned concepts.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to install and configure Pinia Colada in your Vue project and create your first useQuery example to fetch data from an API.

Frequently Asked Questions about pinia-colada

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

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How do I set up data fetching in Vue with caching and SSR support?▼

Data fetching in Vue with caching and SSR support is handled by Pinia Colada, which provides useQuery for fetching and useQueryCache for cache management. It automatically hydrates server data for SSR scenarios and eliminates manual boilerplate by orchestrating state synchronization between client and server.

Can I migrate from TanStack Vue Query to Pinia Colada?▼

Yes, Pinia Colada provides a migration-friendly path from TanStack Vue Query with aligned concepts. Both use similar query and mutation patterns, and Pinia Colada's useQuery and useMutation APIs map closely to Vue Query's structure, making transitions smoother.

What's the best way to handle async state management in Nuxt applications?▼

Async state management in Nuxt is best handled with Pinia Colada's useQuery, which provides SSR-friendly serialization, cache hydration, and automatic invalidation. It eliminates manual state boilerplate while supporting prefetching and per-query options.

How does query caching work with function-based and array-based keys?▼

Query caching in Pinia Colada supports both array-based and function-based keys to organize cached data. The cache layer automatically stores query results, invalidates stale data on mutations, and retrieves cached entries based on key matching, reducing redundant API calls.

Do I need error handling in my query and mutation functions?▼

Yes, query and mutation functions in Pinia Colada must throw errors on failure. This design allows the composable to distinguish between successful data and error states, enabling built-in error handling, retry logic, and consistent error propagation across your Vue application.

When should I use Pinia Colada for data fetching instead of manual state management?▼

Use Pinia Colada when you need smart caching, SSR hydration, and reduced boilerplate in Vue or Nuxt projects. It's essential for applications with multiple queries, prefetching requirements, cache invalidation patterns, or SSR scenarios where manual async state management becomes unwieldy.