Top TypeScript State Management Libraries

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query
44,427

TanStack Query is a powerful data fetching and state management library for web applications.

Code Example

const { data, isLoading, error } = useQuery('todos', fetchTodos)
if (isLoading) return 'Loading...'
if (error) return 'An error occurred: ' + error.message
return <div>{data.map(todo => <Todo key={todo.id} {...todo} />)}</div>

Pros

Provides automatic caching and background updates, reducing network requests
Offers a simple and intuitive API for managing asynchronous data
Supports multiple frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, etc.) with a consistent API

Cons

May be overkill for simple applications with minimal data fetching needs
Has a steeper learning curve compared to simpler state management solutions
Can lead to increased bundle size in smaller projects

react-hook-form
42,732

React Hook Form is a lightweight library for managing forms in React applications with minimal re-renders and efficient validation.

Code Example

import { useForm } from "react-hook-form";

const { register, handleSubmit } = useForm();
onSubmit = (data) => console.log(data);

Pros

Offers excellent performance with minimal re-renders compared to other form libraries.
Provides a simple and intuitive API, making it easy to integrate into existing React projects.
Has a smaller bundle size than many other state management solutions, benefiting application load times.

Cons

Focused solely on form management, unlike more comprehensive state management solutions like MobX or XState.
May require additional libraries for complex state management scenarios beyond form handling.
Lacks some advanced features found in larger state management libraries, such as time-travel debugging or built-in middleware support.

xstate
28,005

XState is a JavaScript and TypeScript library for creating, interpreting, and executing finite state machines and statecharts.

Code Example

import { createMachine, interpret } from 'xstate';

const toggleMachine = createMachine({ /* state definition */ });
const toggleService = interpret(toggleMachine).start();

Pros

Provides a robust and visual approach to managing complex application states
Supports both finite state machines and statecharts, offering more flexibility than most state management solutions
Has excellent TypeScript support and integration with various frameworks

Cons

Steeper learning curve compared to simpler state management libraries
Can be overkill for small applications or simple state management needs
Requires more boilerplate code than some alternatives, potentially increasing development time

mobx
27,798

MobX is a battle-tested library that makes state management simple and scalable by transparently applying functional reactive programming.

Code Example

import { makeAutoObservable } from "mobx"

class Timer {
  secondsPassed = 0
  constructor() { makeAutoObservable(this) }
}

Pros

Simplifies state management with minimal boilerplate compared to Redux-based solutions like redux-zero or ReactN
Offers better performance than most other state management libraries due to its fine-grained reactivity system
Provides a more intuitive and less verbose API compared to XState or useStateMachine for managing complex state

Cons

Has a steeper learning curve for developers new to reactive programming compared to simpler solutions like hookstate
Lacks built-in support for server-state management, unlike TanStack Query or reactive/data-client
May lead to less explicit data flow compared to Redux-based solutions, potentially making it harder to debug in large applications

vue-flow
4,787

bcakmakoglu/vue-flow is a Vue 3 component library for building node-based editors and interactive diagrams.

Code Example

<template>
  <VueFlow v-model="elements" />
</template>

Pros

Specifically designed for Vue 3, offering seamless integration with Vue projects
Provides a rich set of features for creating interactive node-based diagrams
Offers a more specialized solution for flowchart-like visualizations compared to general state management libraries

Cons

Limited to Vue 3 ecosystem, unlike more versatile state management solutions like MobX or XState
Focused on a specific use case (node-based editors), making it less suitable for general application state management
May have a steeper learning curve for developers not familiar with node-based diagram concepts

All Top Projects

query

44,427

🤖 Powerful asynchronous state management, server-state utilities and data fetching for the web. TS/JS, React Query, Solid Query, Svelte Query and Vue Query.

react-hook-form

42,732

📋 React Hooks for form state management and validation (Web + React Native)

xstate

28,005

Actor-based state management & orchestration for complex app logic.

mobx

27,798

Simple, scalable state management.

vue-flow

4,787

A highly customizable Flowchart component for Vue 3. Features seamless zoom & pan 🔎, additional components like a Minimap 🗺 and utilities to interact with state and graph.