react-router-data-mode

Data mode uses createBrowserRouter and RouterProvider to enable data loading, actions, and pending UI without the framework's Vite plugin. This is ideal for existing React applications that want to add data loading and mutation capabilities.

remix-run/agent-skills|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Works with

Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodex

Installation Guide

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How to use react-router-data-mode 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 machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add react-router-data-mode

Run the install command

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

$npx skills add https://github.com/remix-run/agent-skills --skill react-router-data-mode

Fetches react-router-data-mode from remix-run/agent-skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

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│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/react-router-data-mode

Restart Cursor to activate react-router-data-mode. Access via /react-router-data-mode in your agent's command palette.

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Security 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 environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

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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

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Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

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Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

When to Apply

Using createBrowserRouter with route objects

Loading data with loader property on routes

Handling mutations with action property

Navigating with <Link>, <NavLink>, <Form>, redirect, and useNavigate

Implementing pending/loading UI states with useNavigation

Using useFetcher for mutations without navigation

References

Load the relevant reference for detailed guidance on the specific API/concept:

Reference

Use When

references/routing.md

Configuring routes, nested routes, layout

references/route-object.md

Understanding route object properties

references/data-loading.md

Loading data with loaders

references/actions.md

Handling forms, mutations, validation

references/navigation.md

Links, programmatic navigation, redirects

references/pending-ui.md

Loading states, optimistic UI

references/ssr.md

Server-side rendering with data mode

Critical Patterns

These are the most important patterns to follow. Load the relevant reference for full details.

Basic Router Setup

import { createBrowserRouter, RouterProvider } from "react-router"; const router = createBrowserRouter([ { path: "/", Component: Root, children: [ { index: true, Component: Home }, { path: "about", Component: About }, ], }, ]); ReactDOM.createRoot(root).render(<RouterProvider router={router} />);

Forms & Mutations

Search forms - use <Form method="get">, NOT onSubmit with setSearchParams:

// ✅ Correct <Form method="get"> <input name="q" /> </Form> // ❌ Wrong - don't manually handle search params <form onSubmit={(e) => { e.preventDefault(); setSearchParams(...) }}>

Inline mutations - use useFetcher, NOT <Form> (which causes page navigation):

See references/actions.md for complete patterns.

Optimistic UI Pattern

Use fetcher.formData to show expected results immediately:

See references/pending-ui.md for complete patterns.

react-router-data-mode

Installation Guide

How to use react-router-data-mode on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

Documentation

List & Monetize Your Skill

Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Knowledge Enhancement

Quality Improvement

Install Skill

React Router Data Mode

When to Apply

References

Critical Patterns

Basic Router Setup

Forms & Mutations

Optimistic UI Pattern

Further Documentation

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

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