signals

Manage Angular UI state with signals, computed, and effects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/satish-krishna/sigil --skill signals-satish-krishna
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Skill: signals
Source: https://github.com/satish-krishna/sigil/tree/main/.claude/skills/signals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/satish-krishna/sigil --skill signals-satish-krishna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Angular applications often struggle with managing complex UI state and derived data between components, leading to scattered logic and hard-to-maintain code. This Skill provides proven patterns for using Angular Signals to centralize state, derive computed values, and drive side effects without RxJS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Writable signals for primary state and UI state.
  • Computed signals for derived data and reactive views.
  • Signal effects and global state patterns for scalable apps.
  • Guidance on testing signals and integrating with components.

Quick Start

Install Angular Signals in your project and create a simple store using signal(), computed(), and update() to drive a component.

Frequently Asked Questions about signals

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

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How do I manage Angular state without RxJS?

You can manage Angular state without RxJS by using writable signals for primary UI state, computed signals for derived data, and effects to coordinate side effects across components and services.

What is the difference between signal and computed in Angular?

A signal holds writable primary state, while a computed signal derives read-only state reactively from other signals, automatically updating whenever its dependencies change.

How do I test Angular Signals in components and services?

Testing Angular Signals involves verifying signal creation, computed derived state, and effect execution by asserting value updates and side effect coordination within your component and service test suites.

Can I use Angular Signals for state management in large apps?

Yes, Angular Signals support scalable state management in large apps by centralizing state in services, deriving computed values, and coordinating side effects without RxJS boilerplate.

When should I use effect instead of computed for reactive state?

Use computed for deriving state values reactively, and use effect when you need to execute side effects like logging or data synchronization in response to signal value changes.

What are the limitations of using Angular Signals for state management?

Angular Signals excel at synchronous state derivation and side effects, but complex asynchronous event streams and multi-step orchestration may still require reactive patterns outside the signals paradigm.