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react-use-state

Manage local UI state in React components using the useState hook.

280|36|Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#React#hooks#best-practices#state-management#useState#component-state
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Skill: react-use-state
Source: https://github.com/flpbalada/my-opencode-config/tree/main/skills/react-use-state
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flpbalada/my-opencode-config --skill react-use-state

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers manage local component state in React by standardizing the use of the useState hook to ensure predictable re-renders and avoid common pitfalls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Properly declare and update state with useState.
  • Decide between useState, useRef, and useReducer depending on complexity.
  • Manage common UI state scenarios such as text inputs, booleans for toggles, counters, and small local arrays/objects.
  • Follow best practices: avoid mutating state directly and understand that state updates are asynchronous.

Quick Start

Create a React component that uses useState to track a text input value and a counter, with onChange and onClick handlers to update the state.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-use-state

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage local component state in React without causing unpredictable re-renders?▼

To manage local component state in React reliably, use the useState hook while following best practices like avoiding direct state mutation. This ensures predictable re-renders and prevents common pitfalls in functional components.

When should I use useState vs useRef vs useReducer for React component state?▼

Choose useState for simple UI state like form inputs, toggles, and counters. Use useRef for mutable values that don't trigger re-renders, and useReducer for more complex state logic within React functional components.

How do I update React useState for text inputs and counters correctly?▼

To update React useState correctly, attach onChange handlers to text inputs and onClick handlers to counters. Always use the updater function provided by useState to set new values, ensuring state updates remain predictable and asynchronous.

Why does my React useState value not update immediately after calling the setter function?▼

React useState updates are asynchronous, meaning the state value does not change immediately after calling the setter function. State updates are batched for performance, so reading the state variable right after updating it will return the previous value.

Can I use the useState hook for managing small local arrays and objects in React?▼

Yes, you can use the useState hook for managing small local arrays and objects in React. Always create a new object or array reference when updating state rather than mutating the existing one directly to ensure proper re-renders.

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