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Next.js React Libraries Worth Installing
May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Many React packages assume a browser. For App Router, prefer libraries that document server components, cookies, and metadata.
Client-only kits need a boundary
UI that touches window must sit behind a client component. Auth and data libraries should tell you where the boundary is.
If the README never mentions RSC, treat it as client-only until you prove otherwise.
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