---
name: polish-loading
description: Add skeleton loaders, loading indicators, timeout warnings, and empty states to all Archipelago async views. Use when user says "polish loading", "add skeletons", "loading states", "empty states", or "blank screen fix".
---

# Skill: Polish Loading States

Add skeleton loaders, loading indicators, timeout warnings, and empty states to all async views. No view should ever show a blank screen.

## Skeleton Loader Component

Create or use a `SkeletonLoader.vue` component with the glassmorphism style:
- Background: `bg-white/5` with shimmer animation
- Rounded corners matching the card it replaces
- Animate with CSS `@keyframes shimmer` (translate gradient left to right)
- Must use global classes from style.css, not inline Tailwind

## Views to Fix

For EACH view in `neode-ui/src/views/`, verify these states exist:

### 1. Loading State
- Show skeleton placeholders immediately on mount
- Pattern:
  ```vue
  <template>
    <div v-if="isLoading">
      <!-- Skeleton matching the layout -->
    </div>
    <div v-else>
      <!-- Real content -->
    </div>
  </template>
  ```

### 2. Empty State
- When data loads but is empty (zero items)
- Show helpful message with CTA
- Pattern:
  ```vue
  <div v-if="!isLoading && items.length === 0" class="glass-card text-center py-12">
    <p class="text-white/60">No apps installed yet</p>
    <router-link to="/marketplace" class="glass-button mt-4">Browse Marketplace</router-link>
  </div>
  ```

### 3. Timeout Warning
- After 15 seconds of loading, show "Taking longer than expected..."
- After 30 seconds, show troubleshooting options
- Pattern:
  ```typescript
  const loadingTooLong = ref(false)
  let timeout: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout>

  onMounted(() => {
    timeout = setTimeout(() => { loadingTooLong.value = true }, 15000)
  })

  watch(isLoading, (val) => { if (!val) clearTimeout(timeout) })
  ```

## Priority Views (must have all 3 states)

1. **Apps.vue** — app grid skeleton, "No apps installed" empty state
2. **AppDetails.vue** — detail card skeleton, loading indicator
3. **Marketplace.vue** — app card grid skeleton, "Loading apps..." with timeout
4. **Dashboard.vue** — metric card skeletons
5. **Cloud.vue** — file list skeleton, "No files" empty state
6. **Settings.vue** — settings section skeleton
7. **Server.vue** — server info skeleton

## Verification

For each view, confirm:
- [ ] `isLoading` ref exists and is set properly
- [ ] Template has `v-if="isLoading"` skeleton section
- [ ] Template has empty state for zero-data case
- [ ] Loading timeout warning after 15s
- [ ] Skeleton uses global classes, not inline Tailwind

## Deploy After Fixes

Always deploy and verify on live server:
```bash
./scripts/deploy-to-target.sh --live
```

Test by throttling network in browser DevTools to observe loading states.