ReactUse
115+ production-ready React Hooks for sensors, UI, state & browser APIs. Tree-shakable, SSR-safe, TypeScript-first. Used by Shopee, PDD & Ctrip. Inspired by VueUse.
What is ReactUse?
ReactUse is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 115+ production-ready react hooks for sensors, ui, state & browser apis. tree-shakable, ssr-safe, typescript-first. used by shopee, pdd & ctrip. inspired by vueuse.
115+ production-ready React Hooks for sensors, UI, state & browser APIs. Tree-shakable, SSR-safe, TypeScript-first. Used by Shopee, PDD & Ctrip. Inspired by VueUse.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 115+ production-ready React Hooks for sensors, UI, state & b
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx reactuseConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use ReactUse
ReactUse is a collection of 115+ production-ready React hooks organized into browser, state, element, and effect categories, used in production by Shopee, PDD, and Ctrip. Its MCP server (@reactuses/mcp) gives AI coding assistants direct access to the full hook catalogue — including useClipboard, useGeolocation, useDraggable, useIntersectionObserver, useDebounce, useLocalStorage, and dozens more — so they can recommend, explain, and generate correct usage code without hallucinating APIs. Developers building TypeScript-first, SSR-safe React applications use it so their AI assistant stays grounded in the library's actual hook signatures and options.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later with npx available
- @reactuses/core installed in your React project (npm install @reactuses/core)
- A React project using TypeScript (the library is TypeScript-first)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf
Install ReactUse in your React project
Add the @reactuses/core package to your React project. The library is tree-shakable so only the hooks you import are included in your bundle.
npm install @reactuses/core
# or
yarn add @reactuses/core
# or
pnpm add @reactuses/coreConfigure the MCP server in Claude Desktop
Add the @reactuses/mcp server to your Claude Desktop configuration. It runs via npx with no install step required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reactuse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@reactuses/mcp@latest"],
"type": "stdio"
}
}
}Configure for Claude Code or Cursor
For Claude Code, add the same entry to ~/.claude/settings.json. For Cursor, add it to ~/.cursor/mcp.json. The configuration is identical across all clients.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reactuse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@reactuses/mcp@latest"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Fully restart Claude Desktop or reload your editor's MCP configuration. The @reactuses/mcp server will be downloaded on first use via npx.
Ask your AI assistant about ReactUse hooks
Once connected, your AI assistant has accurate knowledge of all 115+ hooks including their signatures, options, return values, and SSR compatibility. Ask it to help you choose the right hook and generate usage code.
ReactUse Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the ReactUse MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reactuse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@reactuses/mcp@latest"],
"type": "stdio"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts once the ReactUse MCP server is connected.
- "Which ReactUse hook should I use to detect when a user's device goes offline?"
- "Show me how to use useIntersectionObserver to lazy-load images as they enter the viewport."
- "What are all the browser-category hooks in ReactUse and what does each one do?"
- "Is useDraggable SSR-safe? Show me a complete example of draggable card components."
- "I need to debounce a search input by 300ms — write the component using useDebounce from ReactUse."
- "Compare useLocalStorage and useSessionStorage in ReactUse and show examples of both."Troubleshooting ReactUse
npx fails to download @reactuses/mcp on first run
Ensure your internet connection is active and npm registry is reachable. Run 'npx @reactuses/mcp@latest --version' in a terminal to pre-download and cache the package. If your network uses a proxy, set the npm proxy config with 'npm config set proxy'.
AI assistant generates incorrect hook APIs or non-existent options
Confirm the MCP server is actually connected by checking the tools list in your MCP client. If the server is not connected, the assistant falls back to training data which may be outdated. Restart the MCP client and verify the @reactuses/mcp server appears in the active server list.
Hook causes hydration errors in SSR/Next.js environment
Not all ReactUse hooks are SSR-safe. Check the hook's documentation page at reactuse.com or ask the AI assistant 'Is <hookName> SSR-safe?' with the MCP server connected. SSR-unsafe hooks should be wrapped in a useEffect or rendered only on the client side.
Frequently Asked Questions about ReactUse
What is ReactUse?
ReactUse is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 115+ production-ready react hooks for sensors, ui, state & browser apis. tree-shakable, ssr-safe, typescript-first. used by shopee, pdd & ctrip. inspired by vueuse. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install ReactUse?
Follow the installation instructions on the ReactUse GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with ReactUse?
ReactUse works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is ReactUse free to use?
Yes, ReactUse is open source and available under the Unlicense license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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