Centralized hub for all Convex platform development tasks and patterns.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/convex && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/9422" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/convex && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/convex
Activation
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Umbrella skill for all Convex development patterns. Routes to specific skills like convex-functions, convex-realtime, convex-agents, etc.Key capabilities
- →Route to specific development skills
- →Access schema validation patterns
- →Manage realtime subscriptions
- →Configure backend functions
- →Handle file storage operations
How it works
This skill acts as an index, routing requests to specialized sub-skills for schema, functions, realtime, and storage patterns.
Inputs & outputs
When to use convex
- →Setting up Convex database schemas
- →Implementing realtime state updates
- →Managing backend functions
About this skill
Convex Development Skills
This is an index skill for Convex development. Use specific skills for detailed guidance:
Core Development
| Skill | Command | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | /convex-functions | Writing queries, mutations, actions |
| Schema | /convex-schema-validator | Defining database schemas and validators |
| Realtime | /convex-realtime | Building reactive subscriptions |
| HTTP Actions | /convex-http-actions | Webhooks and HTTP endpoints |
Data & Storage
| Skill | Command | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| File Storage | /convex-file-storage | File uploads, serving, storage |
| Migrations | /convex-migrations | Schema evolution, data backfills |
Advanced Patterns
| Skill | Command | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Agents | /convex-agents | Building AI agents with tools |
| Cron Jobs | /convex-cron-jobs | Scheduled background tasks |
| Components | /convex-component-authoring | Reusable Convex packages |
Security
| Skill | Command | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Security Check | /convex-security-check | Quick security audit checklist |
| Security Audit | /convex-security-audit | Deep security review |
Guidelines
| Skill | Command | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practices | /convex-best-practices | General patterns and guidelines |
Quick Start
For most tasks:
- Start with
/convex-best-practicesfor general patterns - Use
/convex-functionsfor writing backend logic - Use
/convex-schema-validatorfor data modeling - Use specific skills as needed for your use case
Documentation
- Primary: https://docs.convex.dev
- LLM-optimized: https://docs.convex.dev/llms.txt
When not to use it
- →Directly executing database operations
- →Writing raw application code
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Does not perform direct development tasks
How it compares
It provides a centralized navigation interface for the entire Convex ecosystem instead of performing a single specific task.
Compared to similar skills
convex side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| convex (this skill) | 0 | 6mo | No flags | Beginner |
| shopify-apps | 1 | 4mo | Review | Intermediate |
| ccxt-typescript | 1 | 6mo | Review | Beginner |
| relational-database-web-cloudbase | 1 | 2mo | Review | Intermediate |
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