Pinia Colada

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Updated: 8 Aug 2025

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The smart data fetching layer for Vue

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Overview

Pinia Colada is an innovative data fetching library designed specifically for use with Pinia, a well-known state management solution in Vue applications. This library simplifies the process of fetching data, allowing developers to focus on building their applications without getting bogged down by complex boilerplate code. Its design aligns with the philosophy of both Pinia and Vue, emphasizing simplicity, flexibility, and power, making it easy to adopt progressively in projects.

The library not only streamlines data fetching but also integrates seamlessly with existing Pinia setups. With its lightweight and fully typed nature, Pinia Colada enhances the developer experience by providing a solid foundation for managing asynchronous data, while keeping the bundle size minimal.

Features

• Automatic Caching: Smart client-side caching with request deduplication to optimize performance.
• Async State: Streamlined handling for any asynchronous state, ensuring smooth user experiences.
• Plugins: A powerful plugin system that enhances functionality and customization options.
• Optimistic Updates: Simplifies the implementation of optimistic updates, enabling faster interactions.
• Sensible Defaults: Offers sane defaults while allowing for full customization to meet specific needs.
• Out-of-the-box Plugins: A collection of composable functions designed to facilitate data fetching right out of the box.
• Typescript Support: Fully typed with TypeScript, making it easy to integrate into TypeScript projects.
• Small Bundle Size: A minimal baseline size of ~2kb, ensuring that applications remain lightweight and efficient.
• Zero Dependencies: Operates without dependencies aside from Pinia, promoting a cleaner, more manageable codebase.
• SSR Support: Built-in support for server-side rendering, making it suitable for modern web applications.