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Problem

Svelte apps can't use useStream, it only ships for React (#10).

Solution

Adds useStream at @convex-dev/persistent-text-streaming/svelte, matching the React hook after #20. Reactive inputs are passed as getters.

It differs from React in two places. The same stream ID is never POSTed twice, so resuming a stream reads from the database instead of starting a second writer. Options are read when a stream starts, so a new auth token doesn't abort the running one.

svelte and convex-svelte are optional peers, as are react and react-dom. The Svelte example uses the root package.json and example/convex, and renders markdown without raw HTML. The README marks the bindings as beta.

Verification

14 vitest tests, build, typecheck, lint, the example build, and the packed tarball in a SvelteKit app, where SSR sends no request.

Resolves #10


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This change adds Svelte 5 bindings for persistent text streaming. The useStream API combines browser HTTP streaming with Convex persistent-query data and exposes reactive text and status values. Tests cover stream lifecycle, fallback, decoding, and request options. Package exports, dependencies, tooling, and documentation are updated. A Svelte chat example adds message rendering, streaming controls, Markdown output, and URL sanitization.

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sequenceDiagram
  participant ChatWindow
  participant useStream
  participant HTTPStream
  participant ConvexQuery
  ChatWindow->>useStream: Provide stream ID and driven state
  useStream->>HTTPStream: POST stream ID
  HTTPStream-->>useStream: Return response chunks
  useStream->>ConvexQuery: Read persistent body when needed
  ConvexQuery-->>ChatWindow: Provide reactive text and status
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A rapid stream switch can leave a message pending if its request is canceled before the server starts writing. This is a narrow edge case, so the PR presents low merge risk.

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Linked Issues check Passed Issue #10 requests Svelte bindings that mirror the React hook and export from @convex-dev/persistent-text-streaming/svelte. The PR adds useStream in src/svelte/index.svelte.ts, adds the `./svelt…
Out of Scope Changes check Passed The example app, README, package metadata, tooling, and tests support the Svelte binding requested by issue #10. The changes demonstrate, document, package, and verify the new API. No unrelated produc…
Description check Passed The description clearly explains the Svelte 5 bindings, useStream implementation, package changes, example, and verification steps. It is directly related to the changeset.
Title check Passed The title clearly and concisely summarizes the primary change: adding Svelte 5 bindings for persistent text streaming.
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Issue #10 requests Svelte bindings that mirror the React hook and export from @convex-dev/persistent-text-streaming/svelte. The PR adds useStream in src/svelte/index.svelte.ts, adds the ./svelte package export, and includes tests for reactive inputs, stream resumption, errors, teardown, and option changes. The implementation satisfies the requested Svelte binding behavior.

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The example app, README, package metadata, tooling, and tests support the Svelte binding requested by issue #10. The changes demonstrate, document, package, and verify the new API. No unrelated product behavior is shown in the reviewed changes.

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src/svelte/index.svelte.ts (2)

164-177: Instantiate TextDecoder once outside the loop.

Creating a new TextDecoder instance on every chunk read is inefficient. Additionally, when done is true, value may be undefined, so decoding it on line 169 could produce an empty string unnecessarily.

+  const decoder = new TextDecoder();
   const reader = response.body.getReader();
   while (true) {
     try {
       const { done, value } = await reader.read();
       if (done) {
-        onUpdate(new TextDecoder().decode(value));
         return true;
       }
-      onUpdate(new TextDecoder().decode(value));
+      onUpdate(decoder.decode(value, { stream: true }));
     } catch (e) {
       console.error("Error reading stream", e);
       return false;
     }
   }

Note: The { stream: true } option ensures proper handling of multi-byte characters that may be split across chunks.


143-150: Consider adding error handling for network failures.

The fetch call can throw on network errors (e.g., DNS failure, connection refused). Currently, any exception would propagate uncaught from the async IIFE on line 74, potentially leaving streamEnded as null indefinitely.

 async function startStreaming(
   url: URL,
   streamId: StreamId,
   onUpdate: (text: string) => void,
   headers: Record<string, string>,
 ) {
+  let response: Response;
+  try {
-  const response = await fetch(url, {
+    response = await fetch(url, {
       method: "POST",
       body: JSON.stringify({
         streamId: streamId,
       }),
       headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", ...headers },
     });
+  } catch (e) {
+    console.error("Network error reaching streaming endpoint", e);
+    return false;
+  }
example-svelte/src/App.svelte (1)

5-6: Add validation for the required environment variable.

If VITE_CONVEX_URL is not set, setupConvex will receive undefined, which could cause cryptic runtime errors. Consider adding a guard or throwing a helpful error message.

   const convexUrl = import.meta.env.VITE_CONVEX_URL;
+  if (!convexUrl) {
+    throw new Error("VITE_CONVEX_URL environment variable is not set");
+  }
   setupConvex(convexUrl);
example-svelte/src/components/ServerMessage.svelte (1)

33-37: Simplify effect logic to avoid redundant checks.

The effect checks both !isDriven and !isCurrentlyStreaming, but isCurrentlyStreaming already incorporates the isDriven check. This creates redundancy.

Consider this simpler version:

  // Stop streaming when done
  $effect(() => {
-    if (!isDriven) return;
-    if (isCurrentlyStreaming) return;
-    stopStreaming();
+    if (isDriven && !isCurrentlyStreaming) {
+      stopStreaming();
+    }
  });
example-svelte/src/components/ChatWindow.svelte (2)

51-53: Consider performance impact of object spread on every message.

Each message submission creates a new drivenIds object via spread operator. While this ensures Svelte reactivity, it could impact performance with many messages since it copies all existing entries.

Consider using a Map for better performance with large chat histories:

-  let drivenIds = $state<Record<string, boolean>>({});
+  let drivenIds = $state(new Map<string, boolean>());

  function isDriven(id: string): boolean {
-    return drivenIds[id] === true;
+    return drivenIds.get(id) === true;
  }

  async function handleSubmit(e: SubmitEvent) {
    // ...
-    drivenIds = { ...drivenIds, [chatId]: true };
+    drivenIds.set(chatId, true);
+    drivenIds = drivenIds; // Trigger reactivity
    isStreaming = true;
  }

118-125: Clarify the minimum message requirement for Clear Chat button.

The Clear Chat button requires at least 2 messages (messages.data.length < 2), which seems arbitrary. Typically, a clear button would be enabled whenever messages exist.

Consider simplifying the logic:

          <button
            type="button"
-            disabled={!messages.data || messages.data.length < 2 || isStreaming}
+            disabled={!messages.data || messages.data.length === 0 || isStreaming}
            onclick={clearAllMessages}

Or if the 2-message minimum is intentional (e.g., one user + one AI response), add a comment explaining the rationale.

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src/svelte/index.svelte.ts (2)
src/client/index.ts (2)
  • StreamBody (15-18)
  • StreamId (13-13)
src/component/schema.ts (1)
  • StreamStatus (11-11)
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example-svelte/src/vite-env.d.ts (1)

1-10: LGTM!

Standard Vite environment type declarations. The VITE_CONVEX_URL typing aligns with its usage in utils.ts.

example-svelte/index.html (1)

1-13: LGTM!

Standard Vite HTML entry point with proper meta tags and module script loading.

example-svelte/src/lib/utils.ts (1)

4-6: LGTM!

Standard cn utility combining clsx with twMerge for Tailwind class composition.

tsconfig.build.json (1)

4-4: Verify that excluding src/svelte/**/* is intentional.

Excluding src/svelte/**/* from the build will prevent the Svelte hook from being compiled and included in the published package. According to issue #10, the Svelte implementation should be exported as @convex-dev/persistent-text-streaming/svelte.

If the Svelte source requires separate compilation (e.g., via a different build step for Svelte components), this is fine. Otherwise, this exclusion may prevent the Svelte bindings from being available to consumers. This requires verification of:

  • Whether src/svelte/ contains source files meant for publication
  • How the package exports are configured in package.json
  • Whether there's a separate build configuration for Svelte bindings
src/svelte/index.svelte.ts (3)

1-7: LGTM!

Imports are clean and correctly reference the component schema, convex-svelte, and client types.


25-41: LGTM!

Well-documented function signature with clear JSDoc explaining each parameter. The use of getter functions (getDriven, getStreamId) is appropriate for Svelte 5's reactivity model.


65-91: I'll help you verify the review comment about cleanup behavior in the Svelte component. Let me start by examining the actual code and understanding the Svelte 5 $effect cleanup patterns.
<function_calls>


#!/bin/bash

First, let's examine the file in question

head -100 src/svelte/index.svelte.ts | cat -n


</function_calls>
<function_calls>


Svelte 5 $effect cleanup function abort controller pattern documentation


</function_calls>

example-svelte/src/app.css (1)

1-16: LGTM!

Clean CSS setup with Tailwind v4 import syntax. The root styles establish a sensible dark theme default with good font rendering optimizations.

example-svelte/package.json (1)

1-27: LGTM!

Package configuration is well-structured for an example application. The file:.. reference correctly links to the parent package for local development.

example-svelte/svelte.config.js (1)

1-5: LGTM!

Standard minimal Svelte configuration with vitePreprocess for TypeScript support.

example-svelte/tsconfig.json (1)

1-22: LGTM!

The TypeScript configuration is appropriate for a Svelte 5 project with strict type checking, proper module resolution, and path aliases that align with the Vite configuration.

example-svelte/README.md (1)

1-59: LGTM!

The documentation clearly explains the setup process, features, and usage patterns. The code example accurately demonstrates the useStream hook API, and the note about getter functions for Svelte reactivity is helpful.

example-svelte/vite.config.ts (1)

1-15: LGTM!

The Vite configuration is appropriate for a Svelte 5 + Tailwind CSS v4 project. The envDir pointing to the parent directory allows sharing environment variables with the main example, and the alias configuration matches the TypeScript paths.

example-svelte/src/components/MessageItem.svelte (1)

1-53: LGTM!

The component correctly uses Svelte 5 features ($props, $derived, Snippet) and provides a clean message display layout. The conditional rendering and styling logic is appropriate.

package.json (1)

77-89: Good practice: marking framework dependencies as optional.

The peerDependenciesMeta correctly marks all framework-specific dependencies (React, React DOM, Svelte, convex-svelte) as optional, allowing users to install only the frameworks they need. This is the right approach for a multi-framework library.

example-svelte/src/components/ChatWindow.svelte (1)

31-37: LGTM on resize listener cleanup.

The window resize listener effect correctly returns a cleanup function to remove the event listener, preventing memory leaks.

example-svelte/src/components/ServerMessage.svelte (1)

46-48: I'll help you verify the review comment about XSS safety and marked.parse. Let me investigate the actual code and the marked library behavior.
<function_calls>


#!/bin/bash

First, let's read the ServerMessage.svelte file to see the actual code

cat -n example-svelte/src/components/ServerMessage.svelte


</function_calls>
<function_calls>


#!/bin/bash

Check the package.json to see marked version

cat example-svelte/package.json | grep -A 5 -B 5 '"marked"'


</function_calls>
<function_calls>

marked.parse promise return value synchronous async

</function_calls>
<function_calls>


#!/bin/bash

Search for DOMPurify usage in the codebase

rg -i "dompurify" -n --type ts --type js --type svelte


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Adds useStream hook for Svelte 5, mirroring
the React implementation. Includes a svekte example app
demonstrating usage.

Resolves: convex#10
Move the Svelte example onto the root dependencies and the shared
example/convex backend, ship the hook compiled to dist/svelte, and bring
useStream to parity with the React hook: restart per streamId, abort on
teardown, persistence fallback on fetch errors, and one TextDecoder per
stream. Render example markdown without raw HTML or unsafe links.
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