Convex Documentation Skill

Query local Convex documentation covering backend-as-a-service, real-time database, serverless functions, authentication, and TypeScript backend development.

Overview

This skill provides access to a complete local mirror of Convex documentation (42 docs across 10 sections). The documentation is structured, indexed, and optimized for AI/LLM consumption.

Documentation Structure

docs/libs/convex/
├── _index.md                    # Navigation index
├── _meta.json                   # Metadata
├── README.md                    # Overview
├── getting-started/             # Quick setup (4 docs)
├── database/                    # Database operations (8 docs)
├── functions/                   # Queries, mutations, actions (8 docs)
├── client-libraries/            # React hooks & providers (7 docs)
├── authentication/              # Auth integration (5 docs)
├── file-storage/                # File uploads (4 docs)
├── scheduling/                  # Background jobs (2 docs)
└── production/                  # Deployment (4 docs)

Core Concepts

1. Database

Location: docs/libs/convex/database/

• Real-time reactive queries
• Indexes and pagination
• Full-text search
• Relationships and foreign keys

2. Functions

Location: docs/libs/convex/functions/

• Queries: Read operations (reactive)
• Mutations: Write operations (transactional)
• Actions: External API calls (Node.js runtime)
• HTTP Actions: Public HTTP endpoints

3. React Hooks

Location: docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/

• useQuery: Subscribe to data
• useMutation: Write operations
• useAction: Call actions
• Optimistic updates

4. Authentication

Location: docs/libs/convex/authentication/

• Clerk integration
• Auth0 integration
• Custom auth providers
• User identity management

Usage Protocol

When to Activate

Use this skill when:

1. User asks about Convex implementation
2. Questions about real-time database
3. Need serverless backend functions
4. Authentication setup
5. File storage and uploads
6. Background jobs and scheduling

Search Strategy

1. Check Navigation First

   Read: docs/libs/convex/_index.md
   Purpose: See all available documentation
   

2. Section-Based Search

   • Getting Started: docs/libs/convex/getting-started/
   • Database: docs/libs/convex/database/
   • Functions: docs/libs/convex/functions/
   • Client: docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/
   • Auth: docs/libs/convex/authentication/
   • Files: docs/libs/convex/file-storage/
   • Scheduling: docs/libs/convex/scheduling/
   • Production: docs/libs/convex/production/

3. Specific Queries

   # Database queries
   Read: docs/libs/convex/database/reading-data.md
   
   # Mutations
   Read: docs/libs/convex/database/writing-data.md
   
   # React hooks
   Read: docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/useQuery.md
   
   # Authentication
   Read: docs/libs/convex/authentication/clerk.md
   
   # File uploads
   Read: docs/libs/convex/file-storage/uploading-files.md
   

Common Queries

"How do I set up Convex with Next.js?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/getting-started/installation.md
2. Read docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/nextjs.md
3. Provide setup steps and provider configuration

"How do I query the database?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/database/reading-data.md
2. Read docs/libs/convex/functions/queries.md
3. Read docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/useQuery.md
4. Show query function and React hook examples

"How do I write to the database?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/database/writing-data.md
2. Read docs/libs/convex/functions/mutations.md
3. Read docs/libs/convex/client-libraries/useMutation.md
4. Show mutation patterns

"How do I implement authentication?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/authentication/overview.md
2. Read specific provider docs (Clerk, Auth0, Custom)
3. Read docs/libs/convex/authentication/user-identity.md
4. Show auth setup and user access

"How do I upload files?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/file-storage/uploading-files.md
2. Read docs/libs/convex/file-storage/serving-files.md
3. Show upload mutation and URL generation

"What's the difference between query, mutation, and action?"

1. Read docs/libs/convex/functions/overview.md
2. Read individual function type docs
3. Explain use cases and limitations

Response Format

When answering Convex questions:

1. Start with Context

   • Briefly explain the concept
   • Mention it's serverless/real-time
   • Reference the source doc

2. Provide Code Examples

   • Show both backend (convex/) and frontend code
   • Include TypeScript types
   • Demonstrate React hooks

3. Cite Sources

   • Format: docs/libs/convex/[section]/[file].md
   • Include line numbers if relevant

4. Related Topics

   • Link to related documentation
   • Suggest best practices

Key Convex Features

• Real-time reactivity (automatic UI updates)
• Transactional mutations
• TypeScript-first with automatic type generation
• Built-in authentication
• File storage
• Scheduled functions
• Vector search capabilities

Example Response

User: "How do I create a mutation in Convex?"