xstate-typescript

Create type-safe XState v5 state machines with TypeScript.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
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.