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Specialized workflow for building React and Next.js 14+ applications with modern patterns including App Router, Server Components, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

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React/Next.js Development Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for building React and Next.js 14+ applications with modern patterns including App Router, Server Components, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

  • Building new React applications
  • Creating Next.js 14+ projects with App Router
  • Implementing Server Components
  • Setting up TypeScript with React
  • Styling with Tailwind CSS
  • Building full-stack Next.js applications

Workflow Phases

Phase 1: Project Setup

Skills to Invoke

  • app-builder - Application scaffolding
  • senior-fullstack - Full-stack guidance
  • nextjs-app-router-patterns - Next.js 14+ patterns
  • typescript-pro - TypeScript setup

Actions

  1. Choose project type (React SPA, Next.js app)
  2. Select build tool (Vite, Next.js, Create React App)
  3. Scaffold project structure
  4. Configure TypeScript
  5. Set up ESLint and Prettier

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @app-builder to scaffold a new Next.js 14 project with App Router

Use @nextjs-app-router-patterns to set up Server Components

Phase 2: Component Architecture

Skills to Invoke

  • frontend-developer - Component development
  • react-patterns - React patterns
  • react-state-management - State management
  • react-ui-patterns - UI patterns

Actions

  1. Design component hierarchy
  2. Create base components
  3. Implement layout components
  4. Set up state management
  5. Create custom hooks

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @frontend-developer to create reusable React components

Use @react-patterns to implement proper component composition

Use @react-state-management to set up Zustand store

Phase 3: Styling and Design

Skills to Invoke

  • frontend-design - UI design
  • tailwind-patterns - Tailwind CSS
  • tailwind-design-system - Design system
  • core-components - Component library

Actions

  1. Set up Tailwind CSS
  2. Configure design tokens
  3. Create utility classes
  4. Build component styles
  5. Implement responsive design

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @tailwind-patterns to style components with Tailwind CSS v4

Use @frontend-design to create a modern dashboard UI

Phase 4: Data Fetching

Skills to Invoke

  • nextjs-app-router-patterns - Server Components
  • react-state-management - React Query
  • api-patterns - API integration

Actions

  1. Implement Server Components
  2. Set up React Query/SWR
  3. Create API client
  4. Handle loading states
  5. Implement error boundaries

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @nextjs-app-router-patterns to implement Server Components data fetching

Phase 5: Routing and Navigation

Skills to Invoke

  • nextjs-app-router-patterns - App Router
  • nextjs-best-practices - Next.js patterns

Actions

  1. Set up file-based routing
  2. Create dynamic routes
  3. Implement nested routes
  4. Add route guards
  5. Configure redirects

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @nextjs-app-router-patterns to set up parallel routes and intercepting routes

Phase 6: Forms and Validation

Skills to Invoke

  • frontend-developer - Form development
  • typescript-advanced-types - Type validation
  • react-ui-patterns - Form patterns

Actions

  1. Choose form library (React Hook Form, Formik)
  2. Set up validation (Zod, Yup)
  3. Create form components
  4. Handle submissions
  5. Implement error handling

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @frontend-developer to create forms with React Hook Form and Zod

Phase 7: Testing

Skills to Invoke

  • javascript-testing-patterns - Jest/Vitest
  • playwright-skill - E2E testing
  • e2e-testing-patterns - E2E patterns

Actions

  1. Set up testing framework
  2. Write unit tests
  3. Create component tests
  4. Implement E2E tests
  5. Configure CI integration

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @javascript-testing-patterns to write Vitest tests

Use @playwright-skill to create E2E tests for critical flows

Phase 8: Build and Deployment

Skills to Invoke

  • vercel-deployment - Vercel deployment
  • vercel-deploy-claimable - Vercel deployment
  • web-performance-optimization - Performance

Actions

  1. Configure build settings
  2. Optimize bundle size
  3. Set up environment variables
  4. Deploy to Vercel
  5. Configure preview deployments

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @vercel-deployment to deploy Next.js app to production

Technology Stack

Category Technology
Framework Next.js 14+, React 18+
Language TypeScript 5+
Styling Tailwind CSS v4
State Zustand, React Query
Forms React Hook Form, Zod
Testing Vitest, Playwright
Deployment Vercel

Quality Gates

  • TypeScript compiles without errors
  • All tests passing
  • Linting clean
  • Performance metrics met (LCP, CLS, FID)
  • Accessibility checked (WCAG 2.1)
  • Responsive design verified

Related Workflow Bundles

  • development - General development
  • testing-qa - Testing workflow
  • documentation - Documentation
  • typescript-development - TypeScript patterns
how to use react-nextjs-development

How to use react-nextjs-development on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add react-nextjs-development
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill react-nextjs-development

The skills CLI fetches react-nextjs-development from GitHub repository sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/react-nextjs-development

Reload or restart Cursor to activate react-nextjs-development. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /react-nextjs-development) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.6★★★★★59 reviews
  • ★★★★★Ishan Huang· Dec 20, 2024

    I recommend react-nextjs-development for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Nia Gill· Dec 16, 2024

    Keeps context tight: react-nextjs-development is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Zaid White· Dec 4, 2024

    react-nextjs-development is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Carlos Srinivasan· Nov 23, 2024

    Useful defaults in react-nextjs-development — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Zaid Jackson· Nov 11, 2024

    Keeps context tight: react-nextjs-development is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Benjamin Torres· Nov 7, 2024

    I recommend react-nextjs-development for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Charlotte Thompson· Oct 26, 2024

    Useful defaults in react-nextjs-development — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Ishan Robinson· Oct 14, 2024

    I recommend react-nextjs-development for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Carlos Shah· Oct 2, 2024

    react-nextjs-development is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Kiara Farah· Sep 25, 2024

    I recommend react-nextjs-development for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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