tanstack-router

Create type-safe routes with Zod-validated search parameters and loaders for React apps.

3|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base --skill tanstack-router-housegarofalo
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Skill: tanstack-router
Source: https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base/tree/main/.claude/skills/tanstack-router
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base --skill tanstack-router-housegarofalo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of type-safe navigation and data fetching within React Single Page Applications, reducing common routing errors and improving developer experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-Safe Routing: Ensures route parameters and search parameters are correctly typed, preventing runtime errors.
  • Data Loading: Integrates data fetching directly into route definitions using loaders, ensuring data is available before a component renders.
  • File-Based Routing: Organizes routes based on file structure for intuitive project management.
  • Nested Layouts & Error Handling: Provides robust patterns for complex UI structures and graceful error display.
  • Use Case: Build a dashboard application where user authentication, dynamic post loading with search filtering, and nested settings pages are required, all with compile-time safety.

Quick Start

Install the necessary packages and configure Vite for TanStack Router.

Frequently Asked Questions about tanstack-router

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up type-safe routing in a React SPA?

Type-safe routing in a React SPA is set up by organizing routes using a file-based structure, ensuring route and search parameters are strictly typed to prevent runtime errors during navigation.

How do I validate search parameters with Zod in React routing?

Search parameters are validated by integrating Zod directly into your route definitions, ensuring that URL query inputs are parsed and type-checked before the component renders.

Can I fetch data before rendering a component in a React SPA?

Data fetching before component render is achieved by using route-level loaders, ensuring required data is available and prefetching is handled robustly during navigation.

Does TanStack Router support nested layouts and error handling?

Nested layouts and error handling are supported, providing robust patterns for complex UI structures and graceful error display within modern React single page applications.

What is the best way to manage complex navigation and dynamic data loading in React?

Complex navigation and dynamic data loading are managed by combining file-based routing, type-safe parameters, and integrated route loaders to ensure compile-time safety and data availability.