# Tanstack Query

> TanStack Query usage patterns. Use when building or refactoring data-fetching hooks, defining query keys, handling mutations, cache invalidation, or optimistic updates in React/React Native apps.

- Skill: `justbecauselabs/tanstack-query` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add justbecauselabs/tanstack-query`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/justbecauselabs/tanstack-query/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: justbecauselabs (https://skillmd.com/u/justbecauselabs)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/justbecauselabs/tanstack-query

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# TanStack Query

## Overview
Use this skill to structure query keys, design hooks, and apply consistent mutation and cache update patterns.

## Quick Start
1. Define or locate the query key factory for the domain.
2. Apply query/mutation patterns from `references/tanstack-query-patterns.md`.
3. Verify cache invalidation and optimistic updates are consistent.