Claude Code skill for XState v5 - state management and orchestration with state machines, statecharts, and the actor model (Alpha)
git clone https://github.com/justSteve/XState-Skill.gitXState Skill is a Claude Code extension that provides specialized knowledge and workflows for XState v5 development. It covers state machines, statecharts, and the actor model—essential patterns for managing complex application logic in JavaScript and TypeScript. The skill includes quick reference examples ranging from beginner toggle machines to advanced observable actors, comprehensive API documentation, TypeScript 5.0+ configuration guidance, and inspection tools for debugging state machine behavior. Developers migrating from XState v4 to v5, or building frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte with XState, benefit from explicit v5-only patterns and best practices bundled into the skill.
Clone or download the XState-Skill repository and copy it to your Claude Code skills directory (~/.claude/skills/xstate). Restart Claude Code to load the skill. Once installed, Claude will automatically use the skill when you work with XState v5 implementations, design state machines, implement actor systems, or debug state behavior.
Design and implement state machines for form workflows and user interactions
Build actor systems for event handling with callback and observable actors
Migrate existing XState v4 code to v5 with type-safe patterns
Set up TypeScript 5.0+ configuration for XState development
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
git clone https://github.com/justSteve/XState-SkillCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
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Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
I need help designing a state machine for a [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. The system should manage [DATA] workflows. Here are the key states and transitions: [STATES]. Can you generate the XState v5 code for this state machine and explain how it works?
# XState v5 State Machine for Order Processing System
```javascript
import { createMachine, assign } from 'xstate';
const orderMachine = createMachine({
id: 'order',
initial: 'pending',
context: {
orderId: null,
customer: null,
items: []
},
states: {
pending: {
on: {
CUSTOMER_PLACED_ORDER: {
target: 'processing',
actions: assign({
orderId: (_, event) => event.orderId,
customer: (_, event) => event.customer,
items: (_, event) => event.items
})
}
}
},
processing: {
on: {
ORDER_PROCESSED: 'shipped',
ORDER_CANCELLED: 'cancelled'
}
},
shipped: {
type: 'final'
},
cancelled: {
type: 'final'
}
}
});
```
## Explanation
This state machine manages the order processing workflow for a retail company. It starts in the 'pending' state, waiting for a customer to place an order. Once an order is placed, it transitions to the 'processing' state, where the order is being prepared for shipment. From there, it can either transition to the 'shipped' state if the order is successfully processed, or to the 'cancelled' state if the order is cancelled.
The machine uses the actor model to handle asynchronous events and state changes. The context object stores the order details, which can be accessed and modified by the actions and guards defined in the state machine.AI assistant built for thoughtful, nuanced conversation
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