state-audit

Audit React state management for prop drilling and memoization issues.

11|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/berkcangumusisik/claude-code-practices --skill state-audit
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Skill: state-audit
Source: https://github.com/berkcangumusisik/claude-code-practices/tree/main/skills/state-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/berkcangumusisik/claude-code-practices --skill state-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audits React state management to identify prop drilling, redundant or missing memoization, and opportunities to improve data flow and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect Prop Drilling: Find props passed through multiple levels that are unused or redundant.
  • Identify Redundant/Derived State: Spot state that can be derived or moved to avoid duplication.
  • Memoization & Performance: Suggest useMemo/useCallback placements to optimize renders.
  • Use Case: React apps with deep component trees using useState, Zustand, Redux, or Recoil.

Quick Start

Run a state-audit on a React project to surface prop drilling, redundant state, and memoization opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about state-audit

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

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How do I identify prop drilling in my React state management?

To identify prop drilling in React state management, audit your component tree for props passed through multiple levels that remain unused or redundant. This surfaces deep data flow issues and outputs structured findings with severity and recommended fixes.

What is redundant or derived state in a React codebase?

Redundant or derived state in a React codebase is duplicated data stored in useState or useReducer that can instead be calculated from existing props. Auditing state spots this duplication to avoid unnecessary renders and improve data flow.

How do I know where to place useMemo and useCallback for React performance optimization?

To know where to place useMemo and useCallback for React performance optimization, audit your state management to identify missing memoization opportunities. The audit outputs structured findings highlighting components that require memoization to prevent unnecessary re-renders.

Can I use a state audit tool with modern state libraries like Zustand or Redux?

Yes, you can use a state audit tool with modern state libraries like Zustand, Redux, or Recoil. The audit applies to React codebases using these libraries across multiple components to identify optimization opportunities and improve data flow.

When should I audit my React app for missing memoization?

You should audit your React app for missing memoization when you have deep component trees using useState or useReducer and notice performance bottlenecks. The audit identifies redundant state and suggests specific useMemo or useCallback placements to optimize renders.