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useHooks.io

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Explore useHooks.io — browse, search, and retrieve React hook implementations with TypeScript code samples and usage exa

Provides access to React hooks from the usehooks.io repository with tools for browsing, searching, and retrieving detailed hook implementations including TypeScript code and usage examples.

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30+ production-ready hooksFull TypeScript supportNo API key needed

best for

  • / React developers building applications
  • / Finding reusable hooks for common patterns
  • / Learning React hook implementations
  • / Exploring TypeScript hook examples

capabilities

  • / List available React hooks by category
  • / Search hooks by name or description
  • / Get full hook implementations with TypeScript code
  • / Browse hook categories and collections
  • / Retrieve usage examples for each hook

what it does

Browse and retrieve React hooks from the usehooks.io repository, complete with TypeScript implementations and usage examples.

about

useHooks.io is a community-built MCP server published by small-lab-io that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Explore useHooks.io — browse, search, and retrieve React hook implementations with TypeScript code samples and usage exa It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 4 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install useHooks.io in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

useHooks.io is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

usehooks.io

A comprehensive collection of production-ready React hooks

Build better React applications with our curated library of reusable hooks and powerful CLI tool

🌐 Website🚀 Quick Start📚 Hooks🛠️ CLI🤝 Contributing

React 18+ TypeScript 5.8+ MIT License

--- ## ✨ Features - 🎯 **30+ Production-Ready Hooks** - Carefully crafted and battle-tested - 🚀 **Zero Configuration** - Works out of the box with any React project - 📦 **CLI Tool** - Add hooks to your project with a single command - 🔍 **Smart Search** - Find hooks by name, description, or category - 🛡️ **Type Safe** - Full TypeScript support with comprehensive type definitions - 📱 **Modern APIs** - Leverages latest browser APIs and React patterns - 🎨 **Customizable** - Flexible configuration options for every use case - 📋 **Well Documented** - Comprehensive docs with examples and best practices ## 🚀 Quick Start ### Using the CLI (Recommended) ```bash # Initialize usehooks in your project npx usehooks-cli@latest init # Add a specific hook npx usehooks-cli@latest add use-counter # List all available hooks npx usehooks-cli@latest list # Get detailed information about a hook npx usehooks-cli@latest info use-geolocation ``` ## 📚 Available Hooks Our collection includes 30+ hooks organized by category: ### 🏪 State Management - useArray - Helper methods for array state manipulation - useCounter - Counter state with increment, decrement, and reset - useLocalStorage - Sync state with localStorage - useSet - Comprehensive Set data structure management - useToggle - Boolean toggle state with convenient methods ### 📡 Sensors & Device APIs - **useAudioRecorder** - Audio recording with real-time analysis - **useBarcodeDetector** - Barcode and QR code detection - **useDeviceOrientation** - Device orientation data access - **useGeolocation** - User location with GPS tracking - **useHover** - Element hover detection with callbacks - **useIsMobile** - Mobile device detection using media queries and user agent - **useIsTablet** - Tablet device detection with comprehensive device identification - **useMediaSession** - Media notifications and control actions - **useNetworkInformation** - Network connection monitoring - **useUserMedia** - Camera and microphone access - **useVibration** - Device vibration control ### 🌐 Browser APIs - useBluetooth - Bluetooth Low Energy device interaction - useClipboard - Clipboard operations with state management - useContactPicker - Contact selection with user permission - useFullscreen - Fullscreen mode management - useStorage - Browser storage quotas and persistence - useWebShare - Native sharing mechanisms - useWindowSize - Window dimensions tracking ### 🔧 Utilities - useDebounce - Value debouncing for performance - useThrottle - Value throttling for rate limiting - usePrevious - Access to previous state/prop values - useIsMounted - Component mount status checking - useTimeout - Timeout management with controls ### 🔄 Lifecycle - useDeepCompareEffect - useEffect with deep equality check - useUpdateEffect - useEffect that skips initial render ### 🌍 Network - useFetch - HTTP requests with loading states and error handling ### 🔐 Authentication - useRoleGuard - Role-based access control 💡 Tip : Run npx usehooks-cli@latest list to see the complete list with descriptions and categories. ## 🛠️ CLI Tool Our powerful CLI tool makes it easy to discover, install, and manage hooks in your projects. ### Key Features - 🚀 Quick Installation - Add hooks with a single command - 🔍 Smart Search - Find hooks by name, description, or category - 📋 Detailed Information - Get comprehensive details about any hook - 🔄 Update Management - Keep hooks up-to-date - 🗑️ Clean Removal - Remove hooks and dependencies safely - 📱 Interactive Mode - User-friendly prompts and confirmations ### Commands ```bash # Initialize project npx usehooks-cli@latest init # Add hooks npx usehooks-cli@latest add use-counter use-toggle # List all hooks npx usehooks-cli@latest list # Get hook information npx usehooks-cli@latest info use-geolocation # Update hooks npx usehooks-cli@latest update --all # Remove hooks npx usehooks-cli@latest remove use-counter ``` ## 🏗️ Project Structure This monorepo contains several packages: ``` usehooks.io/ ├── packages/ │   ├── hooks/              # 🪝 Core hooks library │   ├── usehooks-cli/       # 🛠️ CLI tool for hook management │   ├── ui/                 # 🎨 Shared UI components │   ├── eslint-config/      # 📏 ESLint configuration │   └── typescript-config/  # 📝 TypeScript configuration ├── apps/    └── www/               # 🌐 Documentation website ``` ## 🤝 Contributing We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help: ### Adding a New Hook 1. Fork and clone the repository 2. Create a new hook directory in packages/hooks/src/ 3. Follow the hook template : ``` use-your-hook/ ├── index.ts      # Hook implementation ├── meta.json     # Hook metadata └── doc.json      # Documentation ``` 4. Add comprehensive tests 5. Update the index.json file 6. Submit a pull request ### Guidelines - ✅ TypeScript first - All hooks must be written in TypeScript - ✅ Comprehensive tests - Include unit tests and edge cases - ✅ Clear documentation - Provide examples and use cases - ✅ Performance focused - Optimize for minimal re-renders - ✅ Browser compatibility - Support modern browsers - ✅ Accessibility - Consider a11y implications ## 📖 Documentation - 🌐 Website : usehooks.io - 📚 Hook Documentation : Each hook includes comprehensive docs with examples - 🛠️ CLI Documentation : Run npx usehooks-cli@latest --help - 🎯 Examples : Check the /examples directory in each hook ## 🔧 Requirements - Node.js : 20 or higher - React : 18 or higher - TypeScript : 5.8 or higher (recommended) ## License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details.

FAQ

What is the useHooks.io MCP server?
useHooks.io is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for useHooks.io?
This profile displays 39 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.

Use Cases

Extended AI Capabilities

Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation

Example

Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services

Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent

Context Enhancement

Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data

Example

Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases

Get more accurate, context-aware responses

Workflow Automation

Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools

Example

Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification

Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
  • Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
  • Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
  • Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration

Time Estimate

15-60 minutes depending on server complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
  2. 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
  3. 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
  4. 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
  5. 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
  6. 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
  7. 7.Document successful patterns for reuse

Troubleshooting

  • MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
  • Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
  • Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
  • Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
  • Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
  • +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
  • +Test in non-production environment first
  • +Monitor resource usage and performance
  • +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
  • +Document configuration for team members
  • +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration

✗ Don't

  • Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
  • Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
  • Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
  • Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
  • Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause

💡 Pro Tips

  • Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
  • Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
  • Share successful configurations with team
  • Use MCP inspector for debugging
  • Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting

Technical Details

Architecture

Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.

Protocols

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • JSON-RPC 2.0
  • stdio or HTTP transport

Compatibility

  • Claude Desktop
  • Cursor IDE
  • Custom MCP clients

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.

Integration

  • Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
  • Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
  • Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
  • Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync

Discussion

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4.539 reviews
  • Naina Sethi· Dec 20, 2024

    We wired useHooks.io into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • Yuki Rahman· Dec 16, 2024

    Strong directory entry: useHooks.io surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Tariq Gupta· Dec 4, 2024

    useHooks.io is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Diya Sethi· Nov 23, 2024

    useHooks.io is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.

  • Zara Shah· Nov 15, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: useHooks.io is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Diya Reddy· Nov 11, 2024

    We evaluated useHooks.io against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Sakshi Patil· Nov 7, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: useHooks.io is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Hassan Yang· Nov 7, 2024

    useHooks.io has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Oct 26, 2024

    useHooks.io reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Layla Malhotra· Oct 26, 2024

    According to our notes, useHooks.io benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

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