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# SKILL.md

name: vercel-composition-patterns
description:
React composition patterns that scale. Use when refactoring components with
boolean prop proliferation, building flexible component libraries, or
designing reusable APIs. Triggers on tasks involving compound components,
render props, context providers, or component architecture.
license: MIT
metadata:
author: vercel
version: '1.0.0'

React Composition Patterns

Composition patterns for building flexible, maintainable React components. Avoid
boolean prop proliferation by using compound components, lifting state, and
composing internals. These patterns make codebases easier for both humans and AI
agents to work with as they scale.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

  • Refactoring components with many boolean props
  • Building reusable component libraries
  • Designing flexible component APIs
  • Reviewing component architecture
  • Working with compound components or context providers

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority Category Impact Prefix
1 Component Architecture HIGH architecture-
2 State Management MEDIUM state-
3 Implementation Patterns MEDIUM patterns-

Quick Reference

1. Component Architecture (HIGH)

  • architecture-avoid-boolean-props - Don't add boolean props to customize
    behavior; use composition
  • architecture-compound-components - Structure complex components with shared
    context

2. State Management (MEDIUM)

  • state-decouple-implementation - Provider is the only place that knows how
    state is managed
  • state-context-interface - Define generic interface with state, actions, meta
    for dependency injection
  • state-lift-state - Move state into provider components for sibling access

3. Implementation Patterns (MEDIUM)

  • patterns-explicit-variants - Create explicit variant components instead of
    boolean modes
  • patterns-children-over-render-props - Use children for composition instead
    of renderX props

How to Use

Read individual rule files for detailed explanations and code examples:

rules/architecture-avoid-boolean-props.md
rules/state-context-interface.md

Each rule file contains:

  • Brief explanation of why it matters
  • Incorrect code example with explanation
  • Correct code example with explanation
  • Additional context and references

Full Compiled Document

For the complete guide with all rules expanded: AGENTS.md

# README.md

React Composition Patterns

A structured repository for React composition patterns that scale. These
patterns help avoid boolean prop proliferation by using compound components,
lifting state, and composing internals.

Structure

  • rules/ - Individual rule files (one per rule)
  • _sections.md - Section metadata (titles, impacts, descriptions)
  • _template.md - Template for creating new rules
  • area-description.md - Individual rule files
  • metadata.json - Document metadata (version, organization, abstract)
  • AGENTS.md - Compiled output (generated)

Rules

Component Architecture (CRITICAL)

  • architecture-avoid-boolean-props.md - Don't add boolean props to customize
    behavior
  • architecture-compound-components.md - Structure as compound components with
    shared context

State Management (HIGH)

  • state-lift-state.md - Lift state into provider components
  • state-context-interface.md - Define clear context interfaces
    (state/actions/meta)
  • state-decouple-implementation.md - Decouple state management from UI

Implementation Patterns (MEDIUM)

  • patterns-children-over-render-props.md - Prefer children over renderX props
  • patterns-explicit-variants.md - Create explicit component variants

Core Principles

  1. Composition over configuration — Instead of adding props, let consumers
    compose
  2. Lift your state — State in providers, not trapped in components
  3. Compose your internals — Subcomponents access context, not props
  4. Explicit variants — Create ThreadComposer, EditComposer, not Composer
    with isThread

Creating a New Rule

  1. Copy rules/_template.md to rules/area-description.md
  2. Choose the appropriate area prefix:
  3. architecture- for Component Architecture
  4. state- for State Management
  5. patterns- for Implementation Patterns
  6. Fill in the frontmatter and content
  7. Ensure you have clear examples with explanations

Impact Levels

  • CRITICAL - Foundational patterns, prevents unmaintainable code
  • HIGH - Significant maintainability improvements
  • MEDIUM - Good practices for cleaner code

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