Awesome-omni-skills nextjs-best-practices

Next.js Best Practices workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Next.js App Router principles. Server Components, data fetching, routing patterns and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skills

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/nextjs-best-practices" ~/.claude/skills/diegosouzapw-awesome-omni-skills-nextjs-best-practices && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: skills/nextjs-best-practices/SKILL.md

Next.js Best Practices

Overview

This public intake copy packages

plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/nextjs-best-practices

from

https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills

into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses

metadata.json

plus

ORIGIN.md

as the provenance anchor for review.

Next.js Best Practices > Principles for Next.js App Router development. ---

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: 1. Server vs Client Components, 2. Data Fetching Patterns, 4. API Routes, 6. Metadata, 7. Caching Strategy, 8. Server Actions.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Next.js App Router principles. Server Components, data fetching, routing patterns.
Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.

Operating Table

Situation	Start here	Why it matters
First-time use	`metadata.json`	Confirms repository, branch, commit, and imported path before touching the copied workflow
Provenance review	`ORIGIN.md`	Gives reviewers a plain-language audit trail for the imported source
Workflow execution	`SKILL.md`	Starts with the smallest copied file that materially changes execution
Supporting context	`SKILL.md`	Adds the next most relevant copied source file without loading the entire package
Handoff decision	`## Related Skills`	Helps the operator switch to a stronger native skill when the task drifts

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: 1. Server vs Client Components

Decision Tree

Does it need...?
│
├── useState, useEffect, event handlers
│   └── Client Component ('use client')
│
├── Direct data fetching, no interactivity
│   └── Server Component (default)
│
└── Both? 
    └── Split: Server parent + Client child

By Default

Type	Use
Server	Data fetching, layout, static content
Client	Forms, buttons, interactive UI

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @nextjs-best-practices to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @nextjs-best-practices against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @nextjs-best-practices for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @nextjs-best-practices using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

File - Purpose
page.tsx - Route UI
layout.tsx - Shared layout
loading.tsx - Loading state
error.tsx - Error boundary
not-found.tsx - 404 page
Pattern - Use

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: 3. Routing Principles

File Conventions

File	Purpose
`page.tsx`	Route UI
`layout.tsx`	Shared layout
`loading.tsx`	Loading state
`error.tsx`	Error boundary
`not-found.tsx`	404 page

Route Organization

Pattern	Use
Route groups `(name)`	Organize without URL
Parallel routes `@slot`	Multiple same-level pages
Intercepting `(.)`	Modal overlays

Imported: 5. Performance Principles

Image Optimization

Use next/image component
Set priority for above-fold
Provide blur placeholder
Use responsive sizes

Bundle Optimization

Dynamic imports for heavy components
Route-based code splitting (automatic)
Analyze with bundle analyzer

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in

plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/nextjs-best-practices

, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open

metadata.json

ORIGIN.md

, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Load only the files that materially change the answer, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated

SKILL.md

, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

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@monte-carlo-monitor-creation
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- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
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@monte-carlo-prevent
```
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
```
@monte-carlo-push-ingestion
```
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
```
@monte-carlo-validation-notebook
```
- Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Resource family	What it gives the reviewer	Example path
`references`	copied reference notes, guides, or background material from upstream	`references/n/a`
`examples`	worked examples or reusable prompts copied from upstream	`examples/n/a`
`scripts`	upstream helper scripts that change execution or validation	`scripts/n/a`
`agents`	routing or delegation notes that are genuinely part of the imported package	`agents/n/a`
`assets`	supporting assets or schemas copied from the source package	`assets/n/a`

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: 2. Data Fetching Patterns

Fetch Strategy

Pattern	Use
Default	Static (cached at build)
Revalidate	ISR (time-based refresh)
No-store	Dynamic (every request)

Data Flow

Source	Pattern
Database	Server Component fetch
API	fetch with caching
User input	Client state + server action

Imported: 4. API Routes

Route Handlers

Method	Use
GET	Read data
POST	Create data
PUT/PATCH	Update data
DELETE	Remove data

Best Practices

Validate input with Zod
Return proper status codes
Handle errors gracefully
Use Edge runtime when possible

Imported: 6. Metadata

Static vs Dynamic

Type	Use
Static export	Fixed metadata
generateMetadata	Dynamic per-route

Essential Tags

title (50-60 chars)
description (150-160 chars)
Open Graph images
Canonical URL

Imported: 7. Caching Strategy

Cache Layers

Layer	Control
Request	fetch options
Data	revalidate/tags
Full route	route config

Revalidation

Method	Use
Time-based	`revalidate: 60`
On-demand	`revalidatePath/Tag`
No cache	`no-store`

Imported: 8. Server Actions

Use Cases

Form submissions
Data mutations
Revalidation triggers

Best Practices

Mark with 'use server'
Validate all inputs
Return typed responses
Handle errors

Imported: 9. Anti-Patterns

❌ Don't	✅ Do
'use client' everywhere	Server by default
Fetch in client components	Fetch in server
Skip loading states	Use loading.tsx
Ignore error boundaries	Use error.tsx
Large client bundles	Dynamic imports

Imported: 10. Project Structure

app/
├── (marketing)/     # Route group
│   └── page.tsx
├── (dashboard)/
│   ├── layout.tsx   # Dashboard layout
│   └── page.tsx
├── api/
│   └── [resource]/
│       └── route.ts
└── components/
    └── ui/

Remember: Server Components are the default for a reason. Start there, add client only when needed.

Imported: Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.