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state-transition-mapping

Define and verify complete UI state machines with typed transitions and guards.

1|Updated Nov 29, 2025
Search Tags:#ui#accessibility#mapping#transitions#guards#state-machine
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npx skills add https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins --skill state-transition-mapping
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: state-transition-mapping
Source: https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/state-transition-mapping/skills/state-transition-mapping
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins --skill state-transition-mapping

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables explicit modeling of UI behavior by defining complete state machines for components, screens, or flows, ensuring every possible state and transition is accounted for and testable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Exhaustive state enumeration (idle, loading, success, error, empty, partial, stale, offline) with clear entry/exit criteria
  • Typed transitions with triggers and guards, plus validation of invalid-state candidates
  • Distinction between terminal and transient states, with accessibility considerations per state
  • Visualization and documentation outputs to drive test plans and QA coverage
  • Use Case: map a form flow to ensure all states and transitions are covered by tests and UI behavior

Quick Start

Provide the Subject and Scope for your UI component to generate the complete state-transition map.

Frequently Asked Questions about state-transition-mapping

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I map exhaustive UI state machines with transitions and guards?▼

To map UI state transitions, you define states like idle, loading, success, error, and offline, then validate typed transitions with guards. This distinguishes terminal and transient states while detecting invalid-state candidates for complete component coverage.

What is exhaustive state enumeration for UI components?▼

Exhaustive state enumeration lists all UI states including idle, loading, success, error, empty, partial, stale, and offline with clear entry and exit criteria. This verifies complete component behavior for web, mobile, and desktop interfaces.

How do I generate test plans from UI state-transition diagrams?▼

You generate test plans by mapping typed transitions and guarded states to produce visualization and documentation outputs. These diagram outputs drive QA coverage by ensuring all valid and invalid UI state transitions are fully tested.

Does this state-machine mapping approach handle accessibility per state?▼

Yes, state-machine mapping includes accessibility considerations per state. By evaluating transient and terminal states individually, it ensures UI components meet accessibility requirements alongside exhaustive state inventory and guarded transition validation.

Can I use state-transition mapping for mobile and desktop interface flows?▼

Yes, state-transition mapping applies to web, mobile, and desktop interfaces. It enumerates states and typed transitions for any component, screen, or flow, ensuring invalid-state detection and accessibility validation across all platforms.

Why do I need guarded transitions in my UI state machine?▼

Guarded transitions prevent invalid state changes by validating conditions before triggering a transition. This ensures UI components only move between states like loading and success when specific criteria are met, enabling robust invalid-state detection and testable behavior.

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