react-native-instant

Persist and hydrate React Query cache to eliminate loading states in React Native apps.

Updated May 17, 2026
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Skill: react-native-instant
Source: https://github.com/cenjie/skills/tree/main/skills/react-native-instant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cenjie/skills --skill react-native-instant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Eliminate visible loading states and slow navigation in Postgres-backed React Native or Expo apps by favoring fast local reads over delayed remote fetches so users perceive the app as instant and reliable even on flaky networks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cache Persistence & Hydration: Persist React Query cache to MMKV and hydrate on app launch to render meaningful content immediately.
  • Background Reconciliation: Refetch stale queries quietly and reconcile without erasing the UI to avoid jarring spinners or screen flashes.
  • Targeted Prefetching: Warm likely next-screen queries (on mount or onPressIn) and limit prefetching to top-N or first pages to save battery and memory.
  • Optimistic Mutations & Offline Queueing: Apply optimistic updates with snapshot/rollback patterns, persist pending mutations, and resume sync on connectivity restoration.
  • Use Case Example: A social or commerce app that must show lists and detail screens instantly on reopen, allow instant saves with rollback on failure, and continue working offline with queued sync.

Quick Start

Configure React Query persistence with an MMKV persister, hydrate the cache at app startup to render immediately, perform background refetch and reconciliation, add onPressIn prefetching for critical navigation targets, and implement optimistic mutation patterns with rollback and offline queuing.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-native-instant

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

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How do I persist React Query cache in React Native to eliminate loading states on app launch?

Persist React Query cache to MMKV and hydrate it on app launch to render meaningful content immediately. This approach favoring fast local reads over delayed remote fetches makes your Postgres-backed mobile app feel instant and reliable.

What's the best way to handle optimistic updates and offline mutation queueing in a React Native app?

Apply optimistic updates using snapshot and rollback patterns, persist pending mutations, and resume sync on connectivity restoration. This offline-first synchronization approach allows instant saves with automatic rollback on failure for React Query mutations.

How does background refetch and reconciliation work without causing screen flashes in React Query?

Background reconciliation refetches stale queries quietly and updates the UI without erasing existing content. This avoids jarring spinners or screen flashes by keeping the hydrated cache visible while React Query validates data against the Postgres backend.

Can I use targeted prefetching with React Query to improve navigation speed in Expo apps?

Warm likely next-screen queries on mount or onPressIn to improve navigation speed in Expo apps. Limit prefetching to top-N or first pages to save battery and memory while ensuring targeted prefetching delivers instant screen transitions.

Does React Native Instant work with Expo and MMKV for offline-first data synchronization?

React Native Instant is designed for Postgres-backed React Native or Expo apps using React Query and MMKV. It provides an MMKV-based persister, versioned persisted cache keys, and offline-first synchronization scenarios for mobile environments.