Does it support automated code transformations?

Yes, it includes instructions and scripts for using jscodeshift and official React codemods to automate repetitive refactoring tasks.

Is the migration performed all at once?

The skill advocates for an incremental migration strategy, starting with leaf components and using a checklist to ensure stability throughout the process.

Can this skill handle React 18 breaking changes?

Yes, it provides specific implementation guidance for the new Root API, automatic batching, and changes to Strict Mode and Suspense.

Can I use this for TypeScript migration?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for defining component interfaces, generic types, and converting JavaScript components to TypeScript.

React Modernization

Name: React Modernization
Author: HermeticOrmus

byHermeticOrmus

Developer Tools

Refactors legacy React codebases to modern standards including Hooks, React 18 concurrent features, and TypeScript.

About

This skill empowers Claude to systematically upgrade React applications by migrating class-based components to functional components with Hooks, implementing React 18 features like concurrent rendering and automatic batching, and applying automated codemods. It provides structured guidance for navigating breaking changes between versions 16, 17, and 18, while ensuring performance optimization through memoization and code splitting. It is an essential tool for developers looking to reduce technical debt and leverage the latest ecosystem advancements with AI-driven precision.

Key Features

Automated refactoring via jscodeshift codemods
0 GitHub stars
React 18 concurrent feature implementation (Suspense, Transitions)
Performance optimization using memoization and code splitting
Class-to-Hooks migration patterns
TypeScript conversion and prop-type modernization

Use Cases

Converting complex class component libraries to functional components
Upgrading legacy React 16 applications to React 18+
Optimizing application performance with concurrent rendering

About

Key Features

Automated refactoring via jscodeshift codemods
0 GitHub stars
React 18 concurrent feature implementation (Suspense, Transitions)
Performance optimization using memoization and code splitting
Class-to-Hooks migration patterns
TypeScript conversion and prop-type modernization

Use Cases

Converting complex class component libraries to functional components
Upgrading legacy React 16 applications to React 18+
Optimizing application performance with concurrent rendering