Htmx
Htmx enables dynamic web updates without full page reloads, improving user experience and data synchronization in interactive studies.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add htmx npx -- -y @trustedskills/htmx
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"htmx": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/htmx"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The htmx skill enables AI agents to dynamically update web pages using HTML attributes, eliminating the need for full page reloads. It allows for server-driven updates and interactions without complex JavaScript frameworks. This facilitates building interactive user interfaces with simpler code and improved performance.
When to use it
- Automating form submissions: Automatically process forms and update a dashboard with results without requiring manual refresh.
- Real-time data displays: Update live dashboards or charts as new information becomes available from an API, providing near real-time feedback.
- Interactive tutorials/guides: Dynamically reveal steps in a tutorial based on user actions, creating engaging learning experiences.
- Simplified UI updates: Modify portions of a webpage without reloading the entire page when content changes or user interactions occur.
Key capabilities
- Dynamic HTML updates
- Server-driven interactions
- Elimination of full page reloads
- HTML attribute configuration
Example prompts
- "Update the 'status' element with the latest server response."
- "When the button is clicked, trigger a request to
/api/dataand replace the content of the '#results' div." - "Show the next step in the tutorial when the user clicks 'Next'."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires a backend server capable of handling requests triggered by htmx.
- Familiarity with HTML attributes is necessary to configure and utilize the skill effectively.
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