react-modernization

Upgrade React dependencies, migrate class components to hooks, and enable concurrent features.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ekremmkasap/jarvis --skill react-modernization-ekremmkasap
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Skill: react-modernization
Source: https://github.com/ekremmkasap/jarvis/tree/main/server/agent_prompts/wshobson/plugins/framework-migration/skills/react-modernization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekremmkasap/jarvis --skill react-modernization-ekremmkasap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

React modernization can be time-consuming, error-prone, and risky when upgrading to the latest React versions, migrating class components to hooks, and adopting concurrent features. This skill provides a guided, automation-assisted approach to refactor, upgrade, and modernize React codebases, reducing risk and speeding up delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Upgrade React dependencies to the latest major versions to unlock new features and performance improvements.
  • Migrate class components to functional components using hooks, with best practices for state, effects, and context.
  • Enable React 18 concurrent features (Suspense, transitions) and adopt modern root APIs.
  • Apply codemods and automation to accelerate migrations, with guidance for TypeScript projects and performance optimizations.
  • Use cases include large-scale apps transitioning to hooks, teams upgrading to React 18, and projects seeking improved maintainability and performance.

Quick Start

Run automated modernization by upgrading dependencies, converting classes to hooks, and enabling concurrent features in your React project.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-modernization

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

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How do I migrate React class components to hooks?

Migrate React class components to hooks by converting them to functional components using useState, useEffect, and context, applying codemods to automate state and effect transformations, and aligning with React 18 patterns.

What is the best way to upgrade React to the latest version?

Upgrade React dependencies to the latest major version by applying codemods and guided automation, adopting the modern root API, and unlocking concurrent features like Suspense and transitions.

How do I enable React 18 concurrent features in an existing app?

Enable React 18 concurrent features by adopting the modern root API, implementing Suspense and transitions, and aligning your architecture with React 18 patterns for improved performance.

Does React modernization with codemods work for TypeScript projects?

React modernization with codemods works for TypeScript projects, providing guided refactoring for dependency upgrades, class-to-hook migrations, and concurrent feature adoption with type safety.

Can I automate large-scale React refactoring with codemods?

Automate large-scale React refactoring with codemods to accelerate class-to-hook migrations, upgrade dependencies, and adopt concurrent features across your codebase, reducing risk and speeding up delivery.

When should I not use codemods for React modernization?

Avoid using codemods for React modernization when manual refactoring is needed for complex state logic, custom context usage, or components relying on legacy lifecycle methods requiring careful review before adopting hooks.