Babel Plugin for Next.js 'use client' Directive

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library 1.1.1 ·javascript
verified May 27, 2026

The `babel-plugin-transform-next-use-client` is a specialized Babel plugin designed to automatically inject the "use client" directive into React components within a Next.js application. It identifies components that utilize React client-only APIs, such as `useEffect` and `useState`, and programmatically adds the directive, ensuring these components are correctly designated for client-side rendering according to Next.js App Router conventions. This automation helps prevent common errors where client-specific code might accidentally be rendered on the server. The current stable version is 1.1.1. As a utility within the build toolchain, its release cadence is generally stable, with updates typically driven by significant changes in React or Next.js's component model. Its key differentiator is simplifying the management of client components, reducing manual boilerplate and ensuring proper separation of client and server code within the App Router paradigm. It also provides an option (`customClientImports`) to specify custom client-only hooks or modules for accurate detection.

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