safe-action-hooks

Provide typed React hooks for coordinating UI with server actions.

1|Updated Feb 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/gepetojj/umo --skill safe-action-hooks
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Skill: safe-action-hooks
Source: https://github.com/gepetojj/umo/tree/main/.agents/skills/safe-action-hooks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gepetojj/umo --skill safe-action-hooks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building modern React UIs that talk to server actions can be verbose and error-prone. This Skill provides a cohesive set of hooks (useAction, useOptimisticAction, useStateAction) with robust status tracking and callbacks to streamline client-server workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Core hooks: useAction, useOptimisticAction, and useStateAction for interactive UI with strong typing
  • Server-action integration: manage execute vs executeAsync, prevResult, and navigation-aware patterns
  • Reliability & safety: built-in status flags, callbacks (onSuccess/onError/onSettled), and error handling to reduce boilerplate

Quick Start

Install and import the hooks, wire them to your actions, and start handling server actions in your UI.

Frequently Asked Questions about safe-action-hooks

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

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How do I coordinate React UI with server actions safely?

You can coordinate React UI with server actions safely by using observable hooks like useAction, useOptimisticAction, and useStateAction. These hooks provide built-in status tracking, strong typing, and callbacks to streamline client-server workflows without boilerplate.

What's the best way to handle optimistic updates with server actions in React?

Handling optimistic updates with server actions is best done using the useOptimisticAction hook, which manages execute vs executeAsync patterns. It provides robust status flags and callbacks like onSuccess and onError to safely synchronize UI state with server-side results.

How do I manage server action status and callbacks in React without boilerplate?

To manage server action status and callbacks in React without boilerplate, use the useAction hook, which enforces strong typing and supports onSettled, onSuccess, and onError callbacks. This approach reduces manual state management errors during client-server communication.

Does this approach support navigation-aware behavior for React server actions?

Yes, this approach supports navigation-aware behavior for React server actions by utilizing useStateAction and stateful action patterns. It handles prevResult across typical UI flows, ensuring that server action state remains consistent even when users navigate between pages.

Can I use execute and executeAsync interchangeably with React server actions?

You can use execute and executeAsync with React server actions to handle both synchronous and asynchronous UI flows. The hooks support both methods, allowing you to choose the execution style that fits your specific client-server data fetching and state update requirements.

Why do my React server action hooks lose state during navigation?

React server action hooks often lose state during navigation because they lack stateful action patterns. By using useStateAction with a server-side prevResult pattern, you can maintain state consistency and navigation-aware behavior across typical UI flows.