xstate-typescript

Create type-safe XState v5 state machines with TypeScript.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/IlyaGulya/claude-marketplace --skill xstate-typescript
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Skill: xstate-typescript
Source: https://github.com/IlyaGulya/claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/xstate/skills/xstate-typescript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IlyaGulya/claude-marketplace --skill xstate-typescript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and patterns for implementing type-safe state machines using XState v5 with TypeScript, ensuring robust and predictable application logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type Safety: Enforces type checking for context, events, input, output, actions, and guards.
  • setup() Function: Demonstrates the primary method for defining typed machines.
  • Modularization: Shows how to split machine configurations across files using createStateConfig().
  • Type Helpers: Explains utilities like ActorRefFrom, SnapshotFrom, EventFromLogic, and OutputFrom.
  • Use Case: When building complex user interfaces with intricate state transitions, such as a multi-step form wizard or a real-time data fetching and display component, ensuring type safety prevents runtime errors and improves developer experience.

Quick Start

Use the xstate-typescript skill to generate a type-safe XState v5 machine definition for a simple counter.

Frequently Asked Questions about xstate-typescript

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create type-safe XState v5 machines using TypeScript?

To create type-safe XState v5 machines, use the `setup()` function to enforce type checking for context, events, input, output, actions, and guards, ensuring robust application logic.

What TypeScript version is required for XState v5 type safety?

XState v5 type safety requires TypeScript 5.0 or higher with strict null checks enabled to properly enforce type checking for your state machine's context, events, and actions.

How do I split XState machine configurations across multiple files in TypeScript?

Split XState machine configurations across files using the `createStateConfig()` helper, allowing you to modularize complex machine definitions while maintaining strict type safety for your state management.

What type helpers are available for XState v5 state machines?

Available type helpers include `ActorRefFrom`, `SnapshotFrom`, `EventFromLogic`, and `OutputFrom`, which provide type-bound utilities to robustly manage state machine actors and outputs in TypeScript.

When do I need type-safe state machines for frontend development?

You need type-safe state machines for complex user interfaces with intricate state transitions, such as multi-step form wizards or real-time data fetching components, to prevent runtime errors and improve developer experience.

Does XState v5 support the actor model with TypeScript?

Yes, XState v5 supports the actor model with TypeScript by enforcing type checking for events, input, and output across actors, utilizing type-bound helpers for robust state management.