r3f-loaders

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of loading GLTF/GLB assets in React Three Fiber scenes, reducing boilerplate and loading complexity for 3D web apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

• GLTF/GLB loading with useGLTF: Import and render 3D models in a scene with minimal setup.
• Generic loading with useLoader: Handle textures and other assets efficiently.
• Suspense-based loading: Provide smooth fallbacks while assets load.
• Draco compression support: Enable compressed models for smaller payloads and faster loads.
• Reusable components: Instantiate assets across multiple scenes with consistent loading patterns.

Quick Start

Install the necessary libraries and integrate the loader in a React Three Fiber scene.

1. Install dependencies: npm install @react-three/drei three react-three-fiber
2. In your component, import useGLTF and load a model: const { scene } = useGLTF('/models/robot.glb')
3. Render: <primitive object={scene} />
4. Optional: preload: useGLTF.preload('/models/robot.glb')