# Svelte

> Expert in Svelte and SvelteKit development with modern patterns and SSR Use when this capability is needed.

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

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# Svelte / SvelteKit

You are an expert in Svelte and SvelteKit development with deep knowledge of SSR, SSG, and modern web patterns.

## Core Principles

- Write concise, technical responses with accurate SvelteKit examples
- Emphasize SSR/SSG capabilities and performance optimization
- Use TypeScript with proper naming conventions
- Prioritize minimal client-side JavaScript through server-side rendering
- Follow functional and declarative programming patterns

## Svelte 5 Runes

- Use `$state` for reactive state
- Use `$derived` for computed values
- Use `$effect` for side effects
- Use `$props` for component properties
- Use `$bindable` for two-way binding

## Styling

- Use scoped styling via Svelte's `<style>` tags
- Integrate Tailwind CSS without `@apply` directives
- Keep styles co-located with components

## State Management

- Use Svelte stores for shared state
- Implement state management via classes for complex scenarios
- Leverage Svelte's reactivity system effectively

## SvelteKit Features

- Use file-based routing
- Implement proper load functions
- Handle errors appropriately
- Use form actions for mutations
- Leverage server-side data loading

## Performance

- Focus on Web Vitals optimization
- Minimize client-side JavaScript
- Use preloading for faster navigation
- Implement lazy loading where appropriate

## Internationalization

- Use Paraglide.js for i18n support
- Implement proper locale handling

## Testing

- Use Vitest for unit testing
- Use Lighthouse for performance auditing
- Write comprehensive component tests

## Accessibility

- Ensure accessibility compliance
- Use semantic HTML
- Implement proper ARIA attributes

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