React Modernization
Modernizes legacy React codebases to utilize modern hooks, functional components, and best practices automatically.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add react-modernization npx -- -y @trustedskills/react-modernization
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"react-modernization": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/react-modernization"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The react-modernization skill helps update legacy React applications to modern standards, including migration to newer versions of React and associated libraries. It provides tools for refactoring code, improving performance, and ensuring compatibility with current best practices.
When to use it
- You are maintaining an older React application that needs updates to stay secure and performant.
- Your team wants to adopt new React features like hooks or concurrent mode without rewriting the entire app.
- You need to ensure your React codebase aligns with modern development standards and linters.
Key capabilities
- Code refactoring for modern React patterns (e.g., hooks, functional components).
- Compatibility checks for newer versions of React and related libraries.
- Performance optimization suggestions based on current best practices.
Example prompts
- "Refactor this component to use React hooks instead of class-based syntax."
- "Check if this React app is compatible with version 18 and suggest updates."
- "Optimize the performance of this legacy React application using modern techniques."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your project has up-to-date dependencies before running modernization tools.
- Some legacy code may require manual review after automated refactoring to ensure correctness.
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