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codspeed-hq bot commented Sep 11, 2025

CodSpeed Performance Report

Merging #5785 will not alter performance

Comparing use-async-helmet (64bd419) with main (f0b2075)

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This PR migrates Reflex from the legacy react-helmet library to [email protected] to ensure compatibility with modern React versions (18+) and concurrent rendering features. The migration introduces several key changes:

Core Library Migration: The helmet component now uses [email protected] instead of [email protected], updating both the Python component definition and the frontend dependency in the installer constants.

New HelmetProvider Component: A new HelmetProvider class has been added to the helmet module, which is required by the async library to provide context for all helmet operations. This provider must wrap the entire application tree.

Automatic App Wrapping: The most significant architectural change is in app.py, where HelmetProvider is now automatically added to the app wrappers at priority 199. This ensures every Reflex application has the necessary helmet context without requiring manual setup from developers.

Updated Public API: The core module exports have been expanded to include both HelmetProvider class and helmet_provider factory function, making them available through Reflex's standard component import system.

Test Updates: Unit tests have been updated to expect the new jsx(HelmetProvider,{},...) wrapper in compiled output, reflecting the new component hierarchy.

This migration fits into Reflex's architecture by leveraging the existing app wrapper system to transparently handle the provider requirement, maintaining backward compatibility while enabling modern React features. The change ensures that existing helmet usage continues to work while providing the foundation for async document head management.

Confidence score: 4/5

  • This PR is generally safe to merge with some considerations for production deployment
  • Score reflects a well-executed library migration with proper architectural integration, but the breaking nature of the underlying library change requires careful validation
  • Pay close attention to the app.py changes and ensure comprehensive testing of helmet functionality across different scenarios

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hmm, i thought the tests were passing when i clicked approve 🤔

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