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Connect Query patterns for API calls. Use when working with mutations, queries, or data fetching.

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API Patterns

Make API calls with Connect Query and handle responses properly.

Activation Conditions

Making API calls
Using Connect Query hooks
Cache invalidation
Mutations and optimistic updates
Toast notifications for errors

Quick Reference

Action	Rule
Fetch data	`use-connect-query.md`
After mutation	`api-invalidate-cache.md`
Handle errors	`api-toast-errors.md` (use `formatToastErrorMessage` in onError)
Protobuf files	`protobuf-no-edit.md`

Key Locations

Location	Purpose
`/src/react-query/`	Connect Query hooks
`/src/protogen/`	Generated protos (DO NOT EDIT)

Regenerate protos: task proto:generate (from repo root)

Rules

See rules/ directory for detailed guidance on queries, mutations, cache invalidation, and error handling.

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