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"useDisclosure() not a function" in Chakra UI: A Common Error and its Solution

Have you ever encountered the frustrating error "useDisclosure() not a function" while working with Chakra UI? This common issue arises when you try to use the useDisclosure hook without properly importing it.

Let's break down the problem and find a solution.

Scenario:

You're building a component in your Chakra UI application and want to use the useDisclosure hook to manage the state of a modal or a dropdown. You write your code like this:

import { useDisclosure } from "@chakra-ui/react";

const MyComponent = () => {
  const { isOpen, onOpen, onClose } = useDisclosure(); 

  return (
    <button onClick={onOpen}>Open Modal</button>
    <Modal isOpen={isOpen} onClose={onClose}>
      {/* Your modal content here */}
    </Modal>
  );
};

But when you run your application, you're greeted with the dreaded error "useDisclosure() not a function." What went wrong?

The Root of the Problem:

The useDisclosure hook is part of Chakra UI's React hooks library. It's not automatically available globally within your project. You need to import it explicitly from the correct location.

Solution:

1. Import useDisclosure from the correct location:

   import { useDisclosure } from '@chakra-ui/react';
   

2. Verify the import path:

   • Ensure that the import path is correct and points to the @chakra-ui/react package.
   • Double-check that the package is installed correctly in your project (you can use npm ls @chakra-ui/react or yarn list @chakra-ui/react to check).

Example:

Here's a revised version of the previous code snippet with the correct import:

import { useDisclosure } from '@chakra-ui/react';

const MyComponent = () => {
  const { isOpen, onOpen, onClose } = useDisclosure(); 

  return (
    <button onClick={onOpen}>Open Modal</button>
    <Modal isOpen={isOpen} onClose={onClose}>
      {/* Your modal content here */}
    </Modal>
  );
};

Additional Tips:

• Use IDE autocompletion: Your IDE can help you avoid import errors by providing suggestions as you type.
• Check your project's dependencies: Make sure that @chakra-ui/react is installed and that your package manager is properly configured.
• Read the Chakra UI documentation: The official Chakra UI documentation provides detailed explanations and examples for using the useDisclosure hook and other hooks.

By understanding this common issue and its solution, you can avoid the "useDisclosure() not a function" error and continue building robust and interactive user interfaces with Chakra UI.

Reference:

• Chakra UI Documentation