# qwik

A Cursor rule that tells the agent how to write Qwik apps: component$, useStore, $-suffixed QRLs and data loading through loader$.

- rule · `type=rule` · Cursor · ★ 3579
- Author: sanjeed5
- License: CC0-1.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/sanjeed5/awesome-cursor-rules-mdc/tree/HEAD/rules-mdc/qwik.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-19
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/qwik

## What it does

The rule frames Qwik as an edge-first framework built on resumability rather than hydration. Everything follows from that: JavaScript should load and run only where it is actually needed.

Six sections, each with a bad and a good example. Every UI piece gets wrapped in `component$`, local state goes into a typed `useStore`, and client-side work waits until the component is visible via `useVisibleTask$`. Any QRL — event handlers, hooks — needs the `$` suffix, otherwise the optimizer will not split it. For Qwik City the rule pushes file-system routing and `loader$` over fetching on the client.

The rule matches `**/*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx}`, so it covers all your JS and TS files. If React-style hooks like `useEffect` still sit next to Qwik code, the rule will steer the agent toward native primitives — worth checking that old components are not mixed into the same folder. To install, drop the file at `.cursor/rules/qwik.mdc`.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/qwik.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/qwik.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move globs from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/qwik.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to: move globs from the source into applyTo

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/qwik.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/qwik.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/sanjeed5/awesome-cursor-rules-mdc/tree/HEAD/rules-mdc/qwik.mdc

## When to use it
- wrap an interactive component in `component$` instead of a plain function
- swap a non-reactive variable for a typed `useStore`
- defer third-party library init until the component is visible
- add the `$` suffix to event handlers and hooks
- move data fetching to `loader$` in Qwik City

## Example prompts
- Rewrite this component for Qwik using `component$`, `useStore` and `onClick$`
- Why doesn't my counter update? Check the state against the qwik rule
- Move product fetching to `routeLoader$` instead of a client-side fetch

## Source text · qwik.mdc · CC0-1.0

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````text
---
description: This guide outlines definitive best practices for building high-performance, resumable Qwik applications, focusing on maximizing lazy loading and ensuring optimal developer experience.
globs: **/*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx}
---
# qwik Best Practices

Qwik is an edge-first framework built on **resumability**, not hydration. This means your application's JavaScript is only loaded and executed when absolutely necessary, leading to instant Time-To-Interactive (TTI). Our guidelines prioritize this core principle.

## Critical Guidelines:

### 1. Define Every UI Piece with `component$`

All interactive UI components **must** be wrapped in `component$`. This is Qwik's fundamental primitive for enabling automatic code-splitting and lazy loading.

❌ **BAD: Regular function component**
```typescript
// my-button.tsx
export const MyButton = () => { // Missing '$'
  return <button onClick={() => alert('Clicked!')}>Click me</button>;
};
```

✅ **GOOD: `component$` for resumability**
```typescript
// my-button.tsx
import { component$ } from '@builder.io/qwik';

export const MyButton = component$(() => {
  return <button onClick$={() => alert('Clicked!')}>Click me</button>; // onClick$ is also a QRL
});
```

### 2. Use `useStore` for Reactive State

Manage component-local reactive state using `useStore`. This ensures state is serializable and resumable across server-side rendering and client-side interactions. Always type your stores for clarity and safety.

❌ **BAD: Non-reactive or non-serializable state**
```typescript
// counter.tsx
import { component$ } from '@builder.io/qwik';

export const Counter = component$(() => {
  let count = 0; // Not reactive, won't persist across renders/resumability
  const increment = () => { count++; };
  return <button onClick$={increment}>{count}</button>;
});
```

✅ **GOOD: `useStore` with TypeScript interface**
```typescript
// counter.tsx
import { component$, useStore } from '@builder.io/qwik';

interface CounterStore {
  count: number;
}

export const Counter = component$(() => {
  const store = useStore<CounterStore>({ count: 0 });
  return (
    <button onClick$={() => store.count++}>
      Count: {store.count}
    </button>
  );
});
```

### 3. Defer Client-Side Effects with `useVisibleTask$`

Execute client-specific logic, such as third-party library initialization or DOM manipulation, only when a component becomes visible in the viewport. This prevents unnecessary JavaScript execution on initial load. For effects that *must* run on the client regardless of visibility, use `useClientEffect$`.

❌ **BAD: Eager client-side effect in component render**
```typescript
// chart-component.tsx
import { component$ } from '@builder.io/qwik';
import Chart from 'chart.js'; // This will be bundled and executed eagerly

export const ChartComponent = component$(() => {
  // This code runs on the server and client, potentially causing errors or unnecessary work
  const canvasRef = useRef<HTMLCanvasElement>();
  useEffect(() => { // React-style hook, not Qwik-native
    if (canvasRef.current) {
      new Chart(canvasRef.current, { /* ... */ });
    }
  }, []);
  return <canvas ref={canvasRef}></canvas>;
});
```

✅ **GOOD: `useVisibleTask$` for client-side effects**
```typescript
// chart-component.tsx
import { component$, useSignal, useVisibleTask$ } from '@builder.io/qwik';
// Import client-side library dynamically or ensure it's tree-shaken
import type Chart from 'chart.js'; // Use type import to avoid bundling

export const ChartComponent = component$(() => {
  const canvasRef = useSignal<HTMLCanvasElement>();

  useVisibleTask$(({ track }) => {
    track(() => canvasRef.value); // Re-run if canvasRef changes
    if (canvasRef.value) {
````
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