react-server-actions

Implements React Server Actions in Next.js 14+ for server-side form handling and mutations.

3|Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Skill: react-server-actions
Source: https://github.com/Fabric-Pro/fabric-oss/tree/main/.cursor/skills/react-server-actions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Fabric-Pro/fabric-oss --skill react-server-actions-fabric-pro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Building forms and data mutations in Next.js traditionally requires creating separate API routes, wiring up client-side fetch calls, and handling loading states manually. This Skill guides the implementation of React Server Actions so mutations run directly on the server without API routes, with progressive enhancement built in. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Server-Side Mutations Without API Routes: Define functions marked with 'use server' that handle form submissions and database writes directly from components. - Progressive Enhancement: Build forms that work even when client-side JavaScript is disabled or still loading. - Cache Revalidation: Revalidate Next.js cached data after mutations using revalidatePath so users see fresh content. - Use Case: You are building a blog admin panel in Next.js 14. Instead of creating a POST /api/posts route, you write a createPost Server Action that reads FormData, inserts into the database, and calls revalidatePath('/posts') in one server-side function. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to create a Next.js Server Action that handles a form submission, validates the FormData on the server, saves it to the database, and revalidates the relevant page path.

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How do I create a Server Action in Next.js 14?▼

Define an async function with the 'use server' directive at the top, then accept FormData as its argument. Read fields with formData.get(), perform the database mutation, and call revalidatePath to refresh cached data for the affected route.

How do I handle form submissions in Next.js without API routes?▼

Use React Server Actions by passing the action function directly to a form's action attribute. Next.js invokes the function on the server when the form is submitted, eliminating the need for a separate API endpoint and client-side fetch logic.

Do Next.js Server Actions work without JavaScript enabled?▼

Yes, Server Actions support progressive enhancement. When a form uses a Server Action via the action attribute, the submission works as a standard HTML form post if JavaScript is disabled or still loading, then upgrades to client-side behavior once hydrated.

How do I revalidate cached data after a Server Action mutation?▼

Call revalidatePath with the affected route path inside the Server Action after the mutation completes. This invalidates the Next.js cache for that path so the next render fetches fresh data reflecting the mutation.

When should I use Server Actions instead of API routes?▼

Use Server Actions for form submissions and mutations triggered from your own Next.js UI, where they reduce boilerplate and add progressive enhancement. Use API routes when external clients, webhooks, or third-party services need an HTTP endpoint to call.