using-action-state

useActionState manages form state with Server Actions by automatically tracking pending status, capturing action results, and exposing a formAction callback. It handles submission flow, validation errors, and success states without manual state management.

Yes. useActionState returns an isPending boolean that tracks submission status in real time, letting you disable the submit button while the server action runs and re-enable it when complete.

useActionState returns a state object containing errors or success data from your server action. Render these results conditionally in your form to show validation feedback or confirmation messages after submission.

Yes. useActionState supports multi-step workflows by managing state across sequential form submissions, maintaining pending state, and returning intermediate results between steps.

Yes. useActionState supports progressive enhancement with Server Actions—forms function without JavaScript and gracefully enhance with client-side pending states and error handling when JavaScript is available.

useActionState integrates Server Action results directly into form state, automatically manages isPending, and reduces boilerplate. useState requires manual action invocation and pending state tracking.