react-state-machines

Model React UI behavior as type-safe XState v5 state machines.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa --skill react-state-machines-lrmdom
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Skill: react-state-machines
Source: https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/react-state-machines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lrmdom/patrimonio-pwa --skill react-state-machines-lrmdom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers model complex React UI behavior as type-safe state machines using XState v5 and the actor model, reducing invalid states and coordinating asynchronous flows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-safe state machines: Build predictable UI logic with explicit states, events, and transitions using setup() and TypeScript inference.
  • Actor-based async patterns: Leverage promise actors and invoked services to manage asynchronous operations robustly.
  • Composition & visualization: Compose multiple machines, spawn dynamic actors, and visualize behavior in Stately Studio for debugging and collaboration.

Quick Start

Define a machine with setup(), connect it to React via useMachine, and visualize its behavior in Stately Studio.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-state-machines

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I model complex React UI behavior as type-safe state machines?▼

Robust React asynchronous patterns are managed using XState v5 promise actors and invoked services. These actors coordinate async operations, preventing invalid state transitions during complex multi-step forms and modular component orchestration.

What is the best way to visualize and compose multiple state machines in React?▼

Multiple state machines are composed by spawning dynamic actors and visualizing their behavior in Stately Studio. This composition method ensures predictable modular component orchestration while providing a visual interface for debugging and collaboration.

Does XState v5 work with TypeScript for defining React state machines?▼

XState v5 works with TypeScript to build type-safe React state machines using setup() and TypeScript inference. This integration ensures explicit states and events are enforced, preventing invalid transitions in complex UI logic.

When should I not use state machines for React UI logic?▼

State machines are not necessary for simple React UI logic with few states and transitions. They are designed for complex async flows, multi-step forms, and modular component orchestration where predictable transitions are critical and invalid states must be prevented.