react-state-machines

Model React UI behavior as type-safe XState v5 state machines.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa --skill react-state-machines-lrmdom
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Skill: react-state-machines
Source: https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/react-state-machines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa --skill react-state-machines-lrmdom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers model complex React UI behavior as type-safe state machines using XState v5 and the actor model, reducing invalid states and coordinating asynchronous flows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-safe state machines: Build predictable UI logic with explicit states, events, and transitions using setup() and TypeScript inference.
  • Actor-based async patterns: Leverage promise actors and invoked services to manage asynchronous operations robustly.
  • Composition & visualization: Compose multiple machines, spawn dynamic actors, and visualize behavior in Stately Studio for debugging and collaboration.

Quick Start

Define a machine with setup(), connect it to React via useMachine, and visualize its behavior in Stately Studio.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-state-machines

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

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How do I model complex React UI behavior as type-safe state machines?

Robust React asynchronous patterns are managed using XState v5 promise actors and invoked services. These actors coordinate async operations, preventing invalid state transitions during complex multi-step forms and modular component orchestration.

What is the best way to visualize and compose multiple state machines in React?

Multiple state machines are composed by spawning dynamic actors and visualizing their behavior in Stately Studio. This composition method ensures predictable modular component orchestration while providing a visual interface for debugging and collaboration.

Does XState v5 work with TypeScript for defining React state machines?

XState v5 works with TypeScript to build type-safe React state machines using setup() and TypeScript inference. This integration ensures explicit states and events are enforced, preventing invalid transitions in complex UI logic.

When should I not use state machines for React UI logic?

State machines are not necessary for simple React UI logic with few states and transitions. They are designed for complex async flows, multi-step forms, and modular component orchestration where predictable transitions are critical and invalid states must be prevented.