react-hook-patterns

Enforce dependency arrays, cleanup, and stale closure prevention in React hooks.

6|Updated Feb 19, 2026
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Skill: react-hook-patterns
Source: https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills/tree/main/skills/react-hook-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills --skill react-hook-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Custom React hooks often suffer from stale closures, missing cleanup, and unclear dependency management. This Skill provides a set of best-practice patterns to write reliable, type-safe hooks in React + TypeScript.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency array correctness guidance to prevent stale data and unnecessary re-runs.
  • Cleanup patterns for effects, subscriptions, and timers.
  • Stale closure prevention techniques using refs and functional state updates.
  • TypeScript generics to build reusable, strongly-typed hooks.
  • Composable hook recipes to build higher-level behaviors from small, focused hooks.

Quick Start

Audit and refactor a hook to enforce dependency correctness, cleanup, and TypeScript generics.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-hook-patterns

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

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How do I prevent stale closures in custom React hooks?

Prevent stale closures in custom React hooks by applying ref-based patterns and functional state updates. This ensures your hooks consistently access current state and props without retaining outdated data across re-renders.

What is the best way to manage React hook dependency arrays in TypeScript?

Manage React hook dependency arrays by enforcing dependency correctness patterns to prevent stale data and unnecessary re-runs. This Skill guides you in auditing and refactoring hooks for reliable dependency tracking in TypeScript.

How do I add cleanup to React hooks for subscriptions and timers?

Add cleanup to React hooks for subscriptions and timers by applying specific cleanup patterns for effects. This Skill provides guidance on ensuring proper resource teardown to prevent memory leaks in your components.

Can I use TypeScript generics to build reusable custom hooks?

Yes, you can use TypeScript generics to build reusable, strongly-typed custom hooks. This Skill provides patterns that preserve type inference and ensure reusability across your React components.

How do I compose multiple custom hooks into higher-level behaviors?

Compose multiple custom hooks into higher-level behaviors by using composable hook recipes. This Skill demonstrates building complex functionality from small, focused hooks to improve overall code reliability.