solid-effects

Implements reactive side effects for SolidJS components.

2|2|Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamhjk/mvtt --skill solid-effects
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Skill: solid-effects
Source: https://github.com/adamhjk/mvtt/tree/main/.claude/skills/solid-effects
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamhjk/mvtt --skill solid-effects

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires solid-js, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of managing side effects and lifecycle hooks in SolidJS components, enabling users to efficiently handle DOM updates, network requests, subscriptions, and cleanup operations within reactive contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reactive Effect Management: Facilitates creating effects that respond to signal changes, such as logging or fetching data.
  • Lifecycle Hooks: Provides straightforward methods like onMount and onCleanup to manage component mount and unmount behaviors.
  • Use Case: For example, automatically updating the document title based on a counter signal or managing subscriptions that need cleanup when a component unmounts.

Quick Start

Use this Skill to set up an effect that logs a signal value whenever it changes, and clean up a timer when the component unmounts.

Frequently Asked Questions about solid-effects

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

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How do I manage reactive side effects in SolidJS when signals change?

Reactive side effects in SolidJS are managed by creating effects that automatically respond to signal changes, enabling you to handle DOM updates, network requests, and subscriptions efficiently within your reactive components.

What is the best way to handle component cleanup and unmount operations in SolidJS?

The best way to handle component cleanup in SolidJS is using lifecycle hooks like onCleanup, which ensures resources, subscriptions, and timers are disposed of correctly when the component unmounts from the DOM.

How do I update the document title dynamically based on a SolidJS counter signal?

You can update the document title dynamically by implementing a reactive effect that tracks your SolidJS counter signal, automatically triggering the DOM update whenever the signal's value changes.

Does SolidJS support lifecycle management for real-time data subscriptions?

Yes, SolidJS supports lifecycle management for real-time data subscriptions by combining reactive effects with onMount and onCleanup hooks, ensuring external resources are properly initialized and cleaned up.

Do I need the solid-js library to handle DOM updates and network requests?

Yes, you need the solid-js library as a dependency because this reactive effect handling is built directly on top of solid-js library functions to manage DOM updates, network requests, and lifecycle operations.

Why should I use reactive contexts for external resource handling in SolidJS?

You should use reactive contexts for external resource handling in SolidJS because they encapsulate side effects, ensuring that operations like network requests and subscriptions track dependencies and execute predictably during component lifecycle changes.