you-might-not-need-a-memo

Identifies and fixes problematic usememo and React.memo usage in code scopes.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
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Skill: you-might-not-need-a-memo
Source: https://github.com/tunacosgun/sim/tree/main/.agents/skills/you-might-not-need-a-memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tunacosgun/sim --skill you-might-not-need-a-memo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze and fix useMemo/React.memo anti-patterns to reduce unnecessary re-renders and improve UI performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify wrapping a slow component in React.memo when state can be moved down and suggest moving state or lifting content up.
  • Detect useMemo on cheap computations or with constantly-changing deps and propose simplified calculations or dependency fixes.
  • Provide actionable fixes and explanations for memoization strategies and when to memoize vs inline compute.

Quick Start

Analyze the specified code scope (diffs, PRs, src/, or whole repo) and return concrete memoization fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about you-might-not-need-a-memo

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

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How do I fix React.memo anti-patterns causing unnecessary re-renders?

Fix React.memo anti-patterns by analyzing your code scope to detect unnecessary component wrapping, then apply concrete fixes like moving state down or lifting content up to reduce re-renders and improve UI performance.

When should I use useMemo versus inline computation in React?

Use useMemo for expensive computations, but inline compute when costs are low or dependencies change constantly. Analyzing your code scope identifies useMemo anti-patterns and proposes simplified calculations or dependency fixes for better React performance.

How do I analyze a whole React repository for memoization issues?

Analyze a whole React repository for memoization issues by applying the Skill across the entire codebase or src/ directory. It scans diffs, PRs, or full repos to report detected anti-patterns with actionable changes and safety notes.

Does this memoization analyzer work on pull requests and code diffs?

Yes, the memoization analyzer works on pull requests and code diffs. It can be applied across various scopes including PRs, individual diffs, src/ folders, or the whole repository to detect and fix useMemo and React.memo anti-patterns.

Why is wrapping a slow component in React.memo an anti-pattern?

Wrapping a slow component in React.memo is an anti-pattern when state can be moved down instead. The analyzer detects this and suggests moving state or lifting content up to preserve behavior while improving performance without unnecessary memoization.

What are the limitations of fixing useMemo with constantly-changing dependencies?

Fixing useMemo with constantly-changing dependencies is limited because memoization provides no benefit when dependencies change every render. The analyzer detects this anti-pattern and proposes simplified inline calculations to avoid unnecessary overhead.