React State Management

Implement Zustand stores and custom hooks for React client-side state.

Updated Oct 31, 2025
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Skill: React State Management
Source: https://github.com/RomualdP/hoki/tree/main/.claude/skills/react-state-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RomualdP/hoki --skill react-state-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires zustand, react.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents common React state management pitfalls like memory leaks and inefficient data fetching, ensuring robust and performant client-side applications. It clarifies when to use client-side state (Zustand) versus server-side data fetching (Server Components).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Zustand Integration: Implement global and local UI state with a lightweight, performant store.
  • Custom Hooks with Cleanup: Create reusable hooks that manage side effects and prevent memory leaks using useEffect cleanup patterns.
  • Server-First Data Fetching: Guides on using Next.js Server Components for initial data fetching, reserving useEffect for client-side interactions like polling or event listeners.
  • Use Case: Manage the open/closed state of a modal, user preferences (theme), or form input values without causing unnecessary re-renders or memory issues.

Quick Start

To manage client-side UI state for a new feature, create a Zustand store in features/my-feature/stores/my-feature.store.ts and a custom hook in features/my-feature/hooks/useMyFeature.ts. Ensure all useEffect calls include a cleanup function.

Frequently Asked Questions about React State Management

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

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How do I prevent memory leaks in React components using useEffect?

Memory leaks in React occur when side effects aren't cleaned up. Always include a cleanup function in useEffect that removes event listeners, clears timers, or cancels subscriptions. Return a function from useEffect that reverses the effect—for example, returning `() => window.removeEventListener('resize', handler)` after adding a listener.

When should I use Zustand instead of useState for React state management?

Use Zustand for global or shared UI state (modals, themes, user preferences) that multiple components need, or when you want to avoid prop drilling. Zustand is lightweight and performant for client-side state. Use useState for local component state that doesn't need to be shared across the app.

How do I manage state in Next.js 16 with server components?

In Next.js 16, fetch initial data server-side using Server Components. Reserve client-side state (Zustand or custom hooks) for interactive features like polling, event listeners, or form input. This separation keeps the app performant and clarifies which state belongs on the server versus client.

Can I use custom React hooks with cleanup patterns to prevent re-renders?

Yes. Custom hooks with useEffect cleanup patterns manage side effects and prevent memory leaks. Structure them to initialize state, handle cleanup on unmount, and avoid unnecessary re-renders by specifying correct dependency arrays in useEffect.

What's the best way to structure form state and validation in React?

Store form state (drafts, input values, validation status) using Zustand or custom hooks with synchronous and asynchronous actions. This approach keeps form logic reusable and decoupled from components, making it easier to handle validation and submission workflows.

Does Zustand work with Next.js Server Components?

Zustand manages client-side state only. In Next.js Server Components, fetch data server-side and pass it as props. Use Zustand on the client for interactive state like modal toggles or theme selection that Server Components cannot handle directly.