diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/agenda/AgendaItem.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/agenda/AgendaItem.svelte
index 60ccf29db..0d157dd06 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/agenda/AgendaItem.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/agenda/AgendaItem.svelte
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import type { CalendarEvent } from '@calendar/shared';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
+	import type { CalendarEvent, Calendar as CalendarType } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import type { Task } from '$lib/api/todos';
 	import { PRIORITY_COLORS, PRIORITY_LABELS } from '$lib/api/todos';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getCalendarColorWithBirthdays } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { todosStore } from '$lib/stores/todos.svelte';
 	import TodoCheckbox from '$lib/components/todo/TodoCheckbox.svelte';
 	import PriorityBadge from '$lib/components/todo/PriorityBadge.svelte';
@@ -22,10 +23,15 @@
 
 	let { type, event, todo, onclick }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: CalendarType[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	let isToggling = $state(false);
 
 	// Event helpers
-	const eventColor = $derived(event ? calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId) : undefined);
+	const eventColor = $derived(
+		event ? getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(calendarsCtx.value, event.calendarId) : undefined
+	);
 	const eventTimeLabel = $derived.by(() => {
 		if (!event) return '';
 		if (event.isAllDay) return 'Ganztägig';
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/AgendaView.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/AgendaView.svelte
index 75f2471d1..3e14c715e 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/AgendaView.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/AgendaView.svelte
@@ -1,13 +1,18 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { viewStore } from '$lib/stores/view.svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import {
+		getVisibleCalendars,
+		getCalendarColorWithBirthdays,
+		getEventsForRange,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { filterByTags } from '$lib/utils/eventFiltering';
-	import { format, parseISO, isToday, isTomorrow, startOfDay } from 'date-fns';
+	import { format, parseISO, isToday, isTomorrow, startOfDay, addMonths } from 'date-fns';
 	import { de } from 'date-fns/locale';
 	import { toDate } from '$lib/utils/eventDateHelpers';
-	import type { CalendarEvent, CreateEventInput } from '@calendar/shared';
+	import type { CalendarEvent, Calendar, CreateEventInput } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { ContextMenu, type ContextMenuItem } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 
@@ -19,16 +24,26 @@
 
 	let { date, onEventClick }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars and events from layout context (live queries)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+	const eventsCtx: { readonly value: CalendarEvent[] } = getContext('events');
+	let visibleCalendars = $derived(getVisibleCalendars(calendarsCtx.value));
+
 	// Use provided date or fall back to viewStore
 	let effectiveDate = $derived(date ?? viewStore.currentDate);
 
+	// Expand recurring events for agenda range (3 months ahead)
+	let rangeEvents = $derived(
+		getEventsForRange(eventsCtx.value, effectiveDate, addMonths(effectiveDate, 3))
+	);
+
 	// Group events by date
 	let groupedEvents = $derived.by(() => {
-		const currentEvents = eventsStore.events ?? [];
+		const currentEvents = rangeEvents ?? [];
 		if (!Array.isArray(currentEvents)) return [];
 
 		// Filter by visible calendars
-		const visibleCalendarIds = new Set(calendarsStore.visibleCalendars.map((c) => c.id));
+		const visibleCalendarIds = new Set(visibleCalendars.map((c) => c.id));
 
 		// Filter events that start from current date onwards
 		const startDate = startOfDay(effectiveDate);
@@ -176,7 +191,10 @@
 							>
 								<div
 									class="color-bar"
-									style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+									style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+										calendarsCtx.value,
+										event.calendarId
+									)}"
 								></div>
 								<div class="event-content">
 									<div class="event-time">
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/CalendarSidebar.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/CalendarSidebar.svelte
index e0b9bf5c5..b1b0d45cd 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/CalendarSidebar.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/CalendarSidebar.svelte
@@ -1,12 +1,17 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { externalCalendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/external-calendars.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	function handleToggle(calendarId: string) {
-		calendarsStore.toggleVisibility(calendarId);
+		calendarsStore.toggleVisibility(calendarId, calendarsCtx.value);
 	}
 
 	function handleExternalToggle(id: string, currentVisible: boolean) {
@@ -35,7 +40,7 @@
 	</div>
 
 	<div class="calendar-list" role="group" aria-label="Kalender Sichtbarkeit">
-		{#each calendarsStore.calendars as calendar}
+		{#each calendarsCtx.value as calendar}
 			<label class="calendar-item">
 				<input
 					type="checkbox"
@@ -50,7 +55,7 @@
 			</label>
 		{/each}
 
-		{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0}
+		{#if calendarsCtx.value.length === 0}
 			<p class="empty-message">Keine Kalender vorhanden</p>
 		{/if}
 	</div>
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/DateStrip.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/DateStrip.svelte
index 6ae5e17e0..e63e478bc 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/DateStrip.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/DateStrip.svelte
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { viewStore } from '$lib/stores/view.svelte';
-	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { getEventsForDay as getEventsForDayPure } from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { CalendarEvent } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import {
 		format,
 		isToday,
@@ -21,9 +23,12 @@
 
 	let { isToolbarExpanded = false }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get events from layout context (live query)
+	const eventsCtx: { readonly value: CalendarEvent[] } = getContext('events');
+
 	// Get event count for a day (max 5 dots displayed)
 	function getEventCount(date: Date): number {
-		const events = eventsStore.getEventsForDay(date, false);
+		const events = getEventsForDayPure(eventsCtx.value, date);
 		return Math.min(events.length, 5); // Cap at 5 dots
 	}
 
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/MonthView.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/MonthView.svelte
index a75cdb56c..4823cbc71 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/MonthView.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/MonthView.svelte
@@ -1,8 +1,15 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { viewStore } from '$lib/stores/view.svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import {
+		getVisibleCalendars,
+		getCalendarColorWithBirthdays,
+		getEventsForDay as getEventsForDayPure,
+		getEventsForRange,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { searchStore } from '$lib/stores/search.svelte';
 	import { todosStore } from '$lib/stores/todos.svelte';
 	import { birthdaysStore, type BirthdayEvent } from '$lib/stores/birthdays.svelte';
@@ -43,6 +50,11 @@
 
 	let { date, onQuickCreate, onEventClick }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars and events from layout context (live queries)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+	const eventsCtx: { readonly value: CalendarEvent[] } = getContext('events');
+	let visibleCalendars = $derived(getVisibleCalendars(calendarsCtx.value));
+
 	// Use provided date or fall back to viewStore
 	let effectiveDate = $derived(date ?? viewStore.currentDate);
 
@@ -56,6 +68,16 @@
 		return eachDayOfInterval({ start: calendarStart, end: calendarEnd });
 	});
 
+	// Expand recurring events for the month grid range
+	let rangeEvents = $derived.by(() => {
+		if (allCalendarDays.length === 0) return [];
+		return getEventsForRange(
+			eventsCtx.value,
+			allCalendarDays[0],
+			allCalendarDays[allCalendarDays.length - 1]
+		);
+	});
+
 	// Filter weekends if option is active
 	let calendarDays = $derived(
 		settingsStore.showOnlyWeekdays
@@ -200,19 +222,15 @@
 	// Event Handlers
 	// ============================================================================
 	function getEventsForDay(day: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
-		let events = filterByVisibleCalendars(
-			eventsStore.getEventsForDay(day),
-			calendarsStore.visibleCalendars
-		);
+		const dayEvents = getEventsForDayPure(rangeEvents, day);
+		let events = filterByVisibleCalendars(dayEvents, visibleCalendars);
 		events = filterByTags(events, settingsStore.selectedTagIds);
 		return events.slice(0, 3); // Max 3 events shown
 	}
 
 	function getAllEventsForDay(day: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
-		let events = filterByVisibleCalendars(
-			eventsStore.getEventsForDay(day),
-			calendarsStore.visibleCalendars
-		);
+		const dayEvents = getEventsForDayPure(rangeEvents, day);
+		let events = filterByVisibleCalendars(dayEvents, visibleCalendars);
 		return filterByTags(events, settingsStore.selectedTagIds);
 	}
 
@@ -328,7 +346,10 @@
 									class:search-highlighted={isSearchHighlighted}
 									class:search-dimmed={isSearchDimmed}
 									data-event-id={event.id}
-									style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+									style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+										calendarsCtx.value,
+										event.calendarId
+									)}"
 									onpointerdown={(e) => startDrag(event, e)}
 									onclick={(e) => !isDraft && handleEventClick(event, e)}
 									role="button"
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/PillCalendarSelector.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/PillCalendarSelector.svelte
index aff0d8d57..cbcd28836 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/PillCalendarSelector.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/PillCalendarSelector.svelte
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	// Portal action - moves element to body to escape stacking contexts
 	function portal(node: HTMLElement) {
 		document.body.appendChild(node);
@@ -46,7 +51,7 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleToggle(calendarId: string) {
-		calendarsStore.toggleVisibility(calendarId);
+		calendarsStore.toggleVisibility(calendarId, calendarsCtx.value);
 	}
 
 	function handleAddCalendar() {
@@ -55,8 +60,8 @@
 	}
 
 	// Count visible calendars
-	let visibleCount = $derived(calendarsStore.calendars.filter((c) => c.isVisible).length);
-	let totalCount = $derived(calendarsStore.calendars.length);
+	let visibleCount = $derived(calendarsCtx.value.filter((c) => c.isVisible).length);
+	let totalCount = $derived(calendarsCtx.value.length);
 </script>
 
 <div class="pill-calendar-selector">
@@ -123,7 +128,7 @@
 			</div>
 
 			<div class="calendar-list">
-				{#each calendarsStore.calendars as calendar}
+				{#each calendarsCtx.value as calendar}
 					<label class="calendar-item">
 						<input
 							type="checkbox"
@@ -136,7 +141,7 @@
 					</label>
 				{/each}
 
-				{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0}
+				{#if calendarsCtx.value.length === 0}
 					<p class="empty-message">Keine Kalender</p>
 				{/if}
 			</div>
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/WeekView.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/WeekView.svelte
index fbcf07539..54aacf4d3 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/WeekView.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/calendar/WeekView.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,16 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { onMount, getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { viewStore } from '$lib/stores/view.svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import {
+		getVisibleCalendars,
+		getDefaultCalendar,
+		getCalendarColorWithBirthdays,
+		getEventsForDay as getEventsForDayPure,
+		getEventsForRange,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { searchStore } from '$lib/stores/search.svelte';
 	import { todosStore, type Task } from '$lib/stores/todos.svelte';
 	import { birthdaysStore, type BirthdayEvent } from '$lib/stores/birthdays.svelte';
@@ -56,6 +63,13 @@
 
 	let { date, onQuickCreate, onEventClick, onTaskClick }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars and events from layout context (live queries)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+	const eventsCtx: { readonly value: CalendarEvent[] } = getContext('events');
+
+	// Derived: visible calendars and events for current range
+	let visibleCalendars = $derived(getVisibleCalendars(calendarsCtx.value));
+
 	// Use provided date or fall back to viewStore
 	let effectiveDate = $derived(date ?? viewStore.currentDate);
 
@@ -73,6 +87,11 @@
 		return viewStore.viewRange;
 	});
 
+	// Expand recurring events for the current view range
+	let rangeEvents = $derived(
+		getEventsForRange(eventsCtx.value, effectiveViewRange.start, effectiveViewRange.end)
+	);
+
 	// Use shared constants
 	const HOUR_HEIGHT = HOUR_HEIGHT_PX;
 	const MINUTES_PER_SLOT = SNAP_INTERVAL_MINUTES;
@@ -218,34 +237,37 @@
 	);
 
 	function getEventsForDay(day: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
-		return getVisibleTimedEvents(
-			eventsStore.getEventsForDay(day),
-			calendarsStore.visibleCalendars,
-			{
-				filterHoursEnabled: settingsStore.filterHoursEnabled,
-				dayStartHour: settingsStore.dayStartHour,
-				dayEndHour: settingsStore.dayEndHour,
+		const dayEvents = getEventsForDayPure(rangeEvents, day);
+		// Include draft event
+		if (eventsStore.draftEvent) {
+			const draftStart = new Date(eventsStore.draftEvent.startTime);
+			if (isSameDay(day, draftStart)) {
+				dayEvents.push(eventsStore.draftEvent);
 			}
-		);
+		}
+		return getVisibleTimedEvents(dayEvents, visibleCalendars, {
+			filterHoursEnabled: settingsStore.filterHoursEnabled,
+			dayStartHour: settingsStore.dayStartHour,
+			dayEndHour: settingsStore.dayEndHour,
+		});
 	}
 
 	function getOverflowEventsForDay(day: Date): OverflowEvents {
 		if (!settingsStore.filterHoursEnabled) {
 			return { before: [], after: [] };
 		}
+		const dayEvents = getEventsForDayPure(rangeEvents, day);
 		return getVisibleOverflowEvents(
-			eventsStore.getEventsForDay(day),
-			calendarsStore.visibleCalendars,
+			dayEvents,
+			visibleCalendars,
 			settingsStore.dayStartHour,
 			settingsStore.dayEndHour
 		);
 	}
 
 	function getAllDayEventsForDay(day: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
-		return getVisibleAllDayEvents(
-			eventsStore.getEventsForDay(day),
-			calendarsStore.visibleCalendars
-		);
+		const dayEvents = getEventsForDayPure(rangeEvents, day);
+		return getVisibleAllDayEvents(dayEvents, visibleCalendars);
 	}
 
 	// Get display mode for an event (per-event override takes precedence over global setting)
@@ -438,7 +460,10 @@
 								class="all-day-event"
 								class:search-highlighted={searchStore.isEventHighlighted(event.id)}
 								class:search-dimmed={searchStore.isEventDimmed(event.id)}
-								style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+								style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+									calendarsCtx.value,
+									event.calendarId
+								)}"
 								onclick={() => goto(`/?event=${event.id}`)}
 								aria-label="{event.title} - {$_('views.allDay')}"
 							>
@@ -513,7 +538,10 @@
 							class="all-day-block-event"
 							class:search-highlighted={searchStore.isEventHighlighted(event.id)}
 							class:search-dimmed={searchStore.isEventDimmed(event.id)}
-							style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+							style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+								calendarsCtx.value,
+								event.calendarId
+							)}"
 							onclick={() => goto(`/?event=${event.id}`)}
 							aria-label="{event.title} - {$_('views.allDay')}"
 						>
@@ -538,7 +566,7 @@
 								: isBeingResized
 									? `top: ${eventDragDrop.resizePreviewTop}%; height: ${eventDragDrop.resizePreviewHeight}%;`
 									: getEventStyle(event)}
-							color={calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}
+							color={getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(calendarsCtx.value, event.calendarId)}
 							isDragging={isBeingDragged && !isCrossDayDrag}
 							isDraggingSource={isCrossDayDrag}
 							isResizing={isBeingResized}
@@ -596,7 +624,10 @@
 						<EventCard
 							event={eventDragDrop.draggedEvent}
 							style="top: {eventDragDrop.dragPreviewTop}%; height: {eventDragDrop.dragPreviewHeight}%;"
-							color={calendarsStore.getColor(eventDragDrop.draggedEvent.calendarId)}
+							color={getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+								calendarsCtx.value,
+								eventDragDrop.draggedEvent.calendarId
+							)}
 							isDragging={true}
 							formattedTime={formatEventTimeRange(eventDragDrop.draggedEvent)}
 						/>
@@ -606,8 +637,9 @@
 					{#if dragToCreate.isCreating && dragToCreate.createTargetDay && isSameDay(day, dragToCreate.createTargetDay)}
 						<div
 							class="create-preview"
-							style="top: {dragToCreate.createPreviewTop}%; height: {dragToCreate.createPreviewHeight}%; background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(
-								calendarsStore.defaultCalendar?.id || ''
+							style="top: {dragToCreate.createPreviewTop}%; height: {dragToCreate.createPreviewHeight}%; background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+								calendarsCtx.value,
+								getDefaultCalendar(calendarsCtx.value)?.id || ''
 							)};"
 						>
 							<span class="event-time">{dragToCreate.getCreatePreviewTime()}</span>
@@ -623,7 +655,10 @@
 								{#each overflow.before as event}
 									<div
 										class="overflow-line"
-										style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+										style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+											calendarsCtx.value,
+											event.calendarId
+										)}"
 										title="{formatEventTime(event.startTime)} {event.title}"
 									></div>
 								{/each}
@@ -637,7 +672,10 @@
 								{#each overflow.after as event}
 									<div
 										class="overflow-line"
-										style="background-color: {calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId)}"
+										style="background-color: {getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(
+											calendarsCtx.value,
+											event.calendarId
+										)}"
 										title="{formatEventTime(event.startTime)} {event.title}"
 									></div>
 								{/each}
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventDetailModal.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventDetailModal.svelte
index 6dfc16e8b..e84287bc3 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventDetailModal.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventDetailModal.svelte
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getCalendarById, getCalendarColorWithBirthdays } from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import EventForm from './EventForm.svelte';
 	import RecurrenceEditDialog from './RecurrenceEditDialog.svelte';
 	import ReminderSelector from './ReminderSelector.svelte';
@@ -22,6 +24,9 @@
 
 	let { eventId, onClose }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	let event = $state<CalendarEvent | null>(null);
 	let loading = $state(true);
 	let isEditing = $state(false);
@@ -141,9 +146,11 @@
 
 	// Get calendar info for the event
 	let calendarName = $derived(
-		event ? calendarsStore.calendars.find((c) => c.id === event!.calendarId)?.name : undefined
+		event ? getCalendarById(calendarsCtx.value, event!.calendarId)?.name : undefined
+	);
+	let calendarColor = $derived(
+		event ? getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(calendarsCtx.value, event.calendarId) : '#3b82f6'
 	);
-	let calendarColor = $derived(event ? calendarsStore.getColor(event.calendarId) : '#3b82f6');
 
 	// Format recurrence rule to human readable text
 	function formatRecurrence(rule: string): string {
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventForm.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventForm.svelte
index fc6a6e611..f38a8e5ef 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventForm.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/EventForm.svelte
@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { getDefaultCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import type { Tag as SharedTag } from '@manacore/shared-tags';
 
-	// Live tags from layout context
+	// Live data from layout context
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
 	const tagsCtx: { readonly value: SharedTag[] } = getContext('tags');
 	import {
 		TagSelector,
@@ -112,7 +114,7 @@
 
 	// Calendar options for FilterDropdown
 	let calendarOptions = $derived<FilterDropdownOption[]>(
-		calendarsStore.calendars.map((cal) => ({ value: cal.id, label: cal.name }))
+		calendarsCtx.value.map((cal) => ({ value: cal.id, label: cal.name }))
 	);
 
 	// All-day display mode options
@@ -134,8 +136,9 @@
 
 	// Set default calendar when calendars are loaded
 	$effect(() => {
-		if (!calendarId && calendarsStore.defaultCalendar?.id) {
-			calendarId = calendarsStore.defaultCalendar.id;
+		const defaultCal = getDefaultCalendar(calendarsCtx.value);
+		if (!calendarId && defaultCal?.id) {
+			calendarId = defaultCal.id;
 		}
 	});
 
@@ -273,7 +276,7 @@
 
 	<div class="flex flex-col gap-2">
 		<span class="text-sm font-medium text-foreground">Kalender</span>
-		{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length > 0}
+		{#if calendarsCtx.value.length > 0}
 			<FilterDropdown
 				options={calendarOptions}
 				value={calendarId}
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
index a8ef21281..b31f82ae4 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { getDefaultCalendar, getCalendarColorWithBirthdays } from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
 	import RecurrenceEditDialog from './RecurrenceEditDialog.svelte';
 	import RecurrenceSelector from './RecurrenceSelector.svelte';
@@ -47,6 +49,9 @@
 
 	let { startTime, event, onClose, onCreated, onUpdated, onDeleted }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	// Mode: create or edit
 	let isEditMode = $derived(!!event);
 
@@ -323,8 +328,9 @@
 
 	// Set default calendar - only in create mode
 	$effect(() => {
-		if (!isEditMode && !calendarId && calendarsStore.defaultCalendar?.id) {
-			calendarId = calendarsStore.defaultCalendar.id;
+		const defaultCal = getDefaultCalendar(calendarsCtx.value);
+		if (!isEditMode && !calendarId && defaultCal?.id) {
+			calendarId = defaultCal.id;
 			// Update draft event with calendar
 			eventsStore.updateDraftEvent({ calendarId });
 		}
@@ -600,10 +606,7 @@
 					toast.error(`Fehler beim Erstellen: ${result.error.message}`);
 					return;
 				}
-				// Refresh calendars if none existed (in case default was created)
-				if (calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0) {
-					await calendarsStore.fetchCalendars();
-				}
+				// Calendars auto-refresh via live query — no manual fetch needed
 				toast.success('Termin erstellt');
 				onCreated?.();
 			}
@@ -767,9 +770,9 @@
 
 			<!-- Calendar pills -->
 			<div class="calendar-pills-container">
-				{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length > 0}
+				{#if calendarsCtx.value.length > 0}
 					<div class="calendar-pills-scroll">
-						{#each calendarsStore.calendars as cal}
+						{#each calendarsCtx.value as cal}
 							<button
 								type="button"
 								class="calendar-pill"
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/settings/SettingsModal.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/settings/SettingsModal.svelte
index b6d4f8657..67e56d5a2 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/settings/SettingsModal.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/settings/SettingsModal.svelte
@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@
 	import { userSettings } from '$lib/stores/user-settings.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import type { TimeFormat, AllDayDisplayMode, SttLanguage } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getDefaultCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import {
 		toastStore as toast,
 		GlobalSettingsSection,
@@ -25,6 +27,9 @@
 
 	let { visible, onClose }: Props = $props();
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	// Calendar management state
 	let editingCalendar = $state<Calendar | null>(null);
 	let editName = $state('');
@@ -87,7 +92,10 @@
 
 		// If setting as default and it wasn't before, use setAsDefault
 		if (editIsDefault && !editingCalendar.isDefault) {
-			const defaultResult = await calendarsStore.setAsDefault(editingCalendar.id);
+			const defaultResult = await calendarsStore.setAsDefault(
+				editingCalendar.id,
+				calendarsCtx.value
+			);
 			if (defaultResult?.error) {
 				toast.error(`Fehler: ${defaultResult.error.message}`);
 				return;
@@ -295,7 +303,7 @@
 						{/if}
 
 						<div class="calendar-list">
-							{#each calendarsStore.calendars as calendar}
+							{#each calendarsCtx.value as calendar}
 								{#if editingCalendar?.id === calendar.id}
 									<div class="calendar-edit-form">
 										<form
@@ -380,7 +388,7 @@
 								{/if}
 							{/each}
 
-							{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0}
+							{#if calendarsCtx.value.length === 0}
 								<div class="empty-state">
 									<p>Keine Kalender vorhanden</p>
 								</div>
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..27f17c233
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,220 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Filter Helpers for Calendar
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	calendarCollection,
+	eventCollection,
+	type LocalCalendar,
+	type LocalEvent,
+} from './local-store';
+import type { Calendar, CalendarEvent } from '@calendar/shared';
+import { parseRRule, generateOccurrences } from '@calendar/shared';
+import { isSameDay, isWithinInterval, differenceInMilliseconds, format } from 'date-fns';
+import { BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR } from '$lib/api/birthdays';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Convert a LocalCalendar (IndexedDB) to the shared Calendar type. */
+export function toCalendar(local: LocalCalendar): Calendar {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'guest',
+		name: local.name,
+		color: local.color,
+		isDefault: local.isDefault,
+		isVisible: local.isVisible,
+		timezone: local.timezone,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+/** Convert a LocalEvent (IndexedDB) to the shared CalendarEvent type. */
+export function toCalendarEvent(local: LocalEvent): CalendarEvent {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		calendarId: local.calendarId,
+		userId: 'guest',
+		title: local.title,
+		description: local.description ?? null,
+		location: local.location ?? null,
+		startTime: local.startDate,
+		endTime: local.endDate,
+		isAllDay: local.allDay,
+		timezone: Intl.DateTimeFormat().resolvedOptions().timeZone,
+		recurrenceRule: local.recurrenceRule ?? null,
+		recurrenceEndDate: null,
+		recurrenceExceptions: null,
+		parentEventId: null,
+		color: local.color ?? null,
+		status: 'confirmed',
+		externalId: null,
+		metadata: null,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ─────────
+
+/** All calendars. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllCalendars() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await calendarCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toCalendar);
+	}, [] as Calendar[]);
+}
+
+/** All events. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllEvents() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await eventCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toCalendarEvent);
+	}, [] as CalendarEvent[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Calendar Helpers ─────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Get visible calendars (where isVisible is true). */
+export function getVisibleCalendars(calendars: Calendar[]): Calendar[] {
+	return calendars.filter((c) => c.isVisible);
+}
+
+/** Get the default calendar, falling back to the first calendar. */
+export function getDefaultCalendar(calendars: Calendar[]): Calendar | null {
+	return calendars.find((c) => c.isDefault) || calendars[0] || null;
+}
+
+/** Get a calendar by ID. */
+export function getCalendarById(calendars: Calendar[], id: string): Calendar | undefined {
+	return calendars.find((c) => c.id === id);
+}
+
+/** Get a calendar's color by ID, with fallback. */
+export function getCalendarColor(calendars: Calendar[], id: string): string {
+	const calendar = calendars.find((c) => c.id === id);
+	return calendar?.color || '#3b82f6';
+}
+
+/** Get a calendar's color by ID, with birthday calendar support and fallback. */
+export function getCalendarColorWithBirthdays(calendars: Calendar[], id: string): string {
+	if (id === BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.id) {
+		return BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.color;
+	}
+	return getCalendarColor(calendars, id);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Event Helpers ────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Get an event by ID. */
+export function getEventById(events: CalendarEvent[], id: string): CalendarEvent | undefined {
+	return events.find((e) => e.id === id);
+}
+
+/** Convert a date string or Date to a Date. */
+function toDate(dateStr: string | Date): Date {
+	return typeof dateStr === 'string' ? new Date(dateStr) : dateStr;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Expand recurring events into individual occurrences for a given range.
+ * Each occurrence gets a synthetic ID: `{parentId}__recurrence__{dateISO}`
+ */
+export function expandRecurringEvents(
+	rawEvents: CalendarEvent[],
+	rangeStart: Date,
+	rangeEnd: Date
+): CalendarEvent[] {
+	const result: CalendarEvent[] = [];
+
+	for (const event of rawEvents) {
+		if (!event.recurrenceRule) {
+			result.push(event);
+			continue;
+		}
+
+		const pattern = parseRRule(event.recurrenceRule);
+		if (!pattern) {
+			result.push(event);
+			continue;
+		}
+
+		const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
+		const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
+		const durationMs = differenceInMilliseconds(eventEnd, eventStart);
+		const exceptions = (event.recurrenceExceptions as string[]) || [];
+
+		const occurrences = generateOccurrences(eventStart, pattern, rangeStart, rangeEnd, exceptions);
+
+		for (const occurrenceDate of occurrences) {
+			const occEnd = new Date(occurrenceDate.getTime() + durationMs);
+			const dateKey = format(occurrenceDate, 'yyyy-MM-dd');
+
+			result.push({
+				...event,
+				id: `${event.id}__recurrence__${dateKey}`,
+				parentEventId: event.id,
+				startTime: occurrenceDate.toISOString(),
+				endTime: occEnd.toISOString(),
+			});
+		}
+	}
+
+	return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get events for a specific date range, including recurrence expansion.
+ */
+export function getEventsForRange(
+	allEvents: CalendarEvent[],
+	rangeStart: Date,
+	rangeEnd: Date
+): CalendarEvent[] {
+	// Filter to events that overlap the range
+	const inRange = allEvents.filter((event) => {
+		const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
+		const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
+		return eventStart <= rangeEnd && eventEnd >= rangeStart;
+	});
+
+	// Also include recurring events that might generate occurrences in range
+	const recurring = allEvents.filter((event) => event.recurrenceRule && !inRange.includes(event));
+
+	return expandRecurringEvents([...inRange, ...recurring], rangeStart, rangeEnd);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get events for a specific day (pure helper, no draft support).
+ */
+export function getEventsForDay(events: CalendarEvent[], date: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
+	return events.filter((event) => {
+		const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
+		const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
+
+		if (event.isAllDay) {
+			return (
+				isWithinInterval(date, { start: eventStart, end: eventEnd }) || isSameDay(date, eventStart)
+			);
+		}
+
+		return isSameDay(date, eventStart);
+	});
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get events within a time range.
+ */
+export function getEventsInRange(events: CalendarEvent[], start: Date, end: Date): CalendarEvent[] {
+	return events.filter((event) => {
+		const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
+		const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
+		return eventStart <= end && eventEnd >= start;
+	});
+}
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/calendars.svelte.ts b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/calendars.svelte.ts
index 8cb74b574..14d94f7d8 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/calendars.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/calendars.svelte.ts
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 /**
- * Calendars Store — Local-First with IndexedDB
+ * Calendars Store — Mutations Only
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * Same public API as before so components don't break.
+ * Reads come from useLiveQuery (see $lib/data/queries.ts).
+ * This store only handles writes to IndexedDB.
  */
 
 import type { Calendar, CreateCalendarInput, UpdateCalendarInput } from '@calendar/shared';
@@ -10,105 +10,20 @@ import { calendarCollection, type LocalCalendar } from '$lib/data/local-store';
 import { BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR } from '$lib/api/birthdays';
 import { settingsStore } from './settings.svelte';
 import { CalendarEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
+import { toCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-// State
-let calendars = $state<Calendar[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
+// Mutation error state
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-// Virtual birthday calendar (created dynamically based on settings)
-const birthdayCalendar: Calendar = {
-	id: BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.id,
-	userId: '',
-	name: BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.name,
-	color: BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.color,
-	isDefault: false,
-	isVisible: true,
-	timezone: Intl.DateTimeFormat().resolvedOptions().timeZone,
-	createdAt: new Date().toISOString(),
-	updatedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
-};
-
-/** Convert a LocalCalendar (IndexedDB) to the shared Calendar type. */
-function toCalendar(local: LocalCalendar): Calendar {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'guest',
-		name: local.name,
-		color: local.color,
-		isDefault: local.isDefault,
-		isVisible: local.isVisible,
-		timezone: local.timezone,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-// Helper to safely get calendars array (Svelte 5 runes safety)
-function getCalendarsArray(): Calendar[] {
-	const arr = calendars ?? [];
-	return Array.isArray(arr) ? arr : [];
-}
-
-// Derived: all calendars including virtual birthday calendar
-const allCalendars = $derived.by(() => {
-	const userCalendars = getCalendarsArray();
-	if (settingsStore.showBirthdays) {
-		return [...userCalendars, { ...birthdayCalendar, isVisible: true }];
-	}
-	return userCalendars;
-});
-
-// Derived: visible calendars
-const visibleCalendars = $derived(getCalendarsArray().filter((c) => c.isVisible));
-
-// Derived: default calendar
-const defaultCalendar = $derived.by(() => {
-	const arr = getCalendarsArray();
-	return arr.find((c) => c.isDefault) || arr[0] || null;
-});
-
 export const calendarsStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get calendars() {
-		return calendars;
-	},
-	get allCalendars() {
-		return allCalendars;
-	},
-	get visibleCalendars() {
-		return visibleCalendars;
-	},
-	get defaultCalendar() {
-		return defaultCalendar;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 	get birthdayCalendarId() {
 		return BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.id;
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Load calendars from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchCalendars() {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			const localCalendars = await calendarCollection.getAll();
-			calendars = localCalendars.map(toCalendar);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to fetch calendars';
-			console.error('Failed to fetch calendars:', e);
-			calendars = [];
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-		return { data: { calendars }, error: null };
+	get guestCalendarId() {
+		return 'personal-calendar';
 	},
 
 	/**
@@ -128,7 +43,6 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 
 			const inserted = await calendarCollection.insert(newLocal);
 			const newCalendar = toCalendar(inserted);
-			calendars = [...calendars, newCalendar];
 			CalendarEvents.calendarCreated();
 			return { data: newCalendar, error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -147,7 +61,6 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 			const updated = await calendarCollection.update(id, data as Partial<LocalCalendar>);
 			if (updated) {
 				const updatedCalendar = toCalendar(updated);
-				calendars = getCalendarsArray().map((c) => (c.id === id ? updatedCalendar : c));
 				return { data: updatedCalendar, error: null };
 			}
 			return { data: null, error: null };
@@ -165,7 +78,6 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			await calendarCollection.delete(id);
-			calendars = getCalendarsArray().filter((c) => c.id !== id);
 			CalendarEvents.calendarDeleted();
 			return { error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -176,24 +88,22 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Toggle calendar visibility
+	 * Toggle calendar visibility (needs current calendars from context)
 	 */
-	async toggleVisibility(id: string) {
-		const arr = getCalendarsArray();
-		const calendar = arr.find((c) => c.id === id);
+	async toggleVisibility(id: string, calendars: Calendar[]) {
+		const calendar = calendars.find((c) => c.id === id);
 		if (!calendar) return;
-
 		return this.updateCalendar(id, { isVisible: !calendar.isVisible });
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Set a calendar as the default
+	 * Set a calendar as the default (needs current calendars from context)
 	 */
-	async setAsDefault(id: string) {
+	async setAsDefault(id: string, calendars: Calendar[]) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			// Remove default from all others first
-			for (const cal of getCalendarsArray()) {
+			for (const cal of calendars) {
 				if (cal.isDefault && cal.id !== id) {
 					await calendarCollection.update(cal.id, { isDefault: false } as Partial<LocalCalendar>);
 				}
@@ -202,12 +112,6 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 			const updated = await calendarCollection.update(id, {
 				isDefault: true,
 			} as Partial<LocalCalendar>);
-			if (updated) {
-				calendars = getCalendarsArray().map((c) => ({
-					...c,
-					isDefault: c.id === id,
-				}));
-			}
 			return { data: updated ? toCalendar(updated) : null, error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
 			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to set default';
@@ -216,24 +120,6 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 		}
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Get calendar by ID
-	 */
-	getById(id: string) {
-		return getCalendarsArray().find((c) => c.id === id);
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Get calendar color by ID (with fallback)
-	 */
-	getColor(id: string) {
-		if (id === BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.id) {
-			return BIRTHDAY_CALENDAR.color;
-		}
-		const calendar = getCalendarsArray().find((c) => c.id === id);
-		return calendar?.color || '#3b82f6';
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * Toggle birthday calendar visibility
 	 */
@@ -254,17 +140,4 @@ export const calendarsStore = {
 	isGuestCalendar(id: string) {
 		return id === 'personal-calendar';
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Get the guest calendar ID
-	 */
-	get guestCalendarId() {
-		return 'personal-calendar';
-	},
-
-	clear() {
-		calendars = [];
-		loading = false;
-		error = null;
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/events.svelte.ts b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/events.svelte.ts
index 70ec3cb13..ea6d52017 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/events.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/stores/events.svelte.ts
@@ -1,110 +1,25 @@
 /**
- * Events Store — Local-First with IndexedDB
+ * Events Store — Mutations Only
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * Same public API as before so components don't break.
+ * Reads come from useLiveQuery (see $lib/data/queries.ts).
+ * This store only handles writes to IndexedDB and draft event state.
  */
 
 import type { CalendarEvent, CreateEventInput, UpdateEventInput } from '@calendar/shared';
-import { parseRRule, generateOccurrences } from '@calendar/shared';
 import { eventCollection, type LocalEvent } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-import { format, isWithinInterval, isSameDay, differenceInMilliseconds } from 'date-fns';
-import { toDate } from '$lib/utils/eventDateHelpers';
 import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 import { CalendarEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 import { get } from 'svelte/store';
 import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
+import { toCalendarEvent } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-// State
-let events = $state<CalendarEvent[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
+// Mutation error state
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
-let loadedRange = $state<{ start: Date; end: Date } | null>(null);
 
 // Draft event for quick create (temporary event shown in grid before saving)
 let draftEvent = $state<CalendarEvent | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalEvent (IndexedDB) to the shared CalendarEvent type. */
-function toCalendarEvent(local: LocalEvent): CalendarEvent {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		calendarId: local.calendarId,
-		userId: 'guest',
-		title: local.title,
-		description: local.description ?? null,
-		location: local.location ?? null,
-		startTime: local.startDate,
-		endTime: local.endDate,
-		isAllDay: local.allDay,
-		timezone: Intl.DateTimeFormat().resolvedOptions().timeZone,
-		recurrenceRule: local.recurrenceRule ?? null,
-		recurrenceEndDate: null,
-		recurrenceExceptions: null,
-		parentEventId: null,
-		color: local.color ?? null,
-		status: 'confirmed',
-		externalId: null,
-		metadata: null,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/**
- * Expand recurring events into individual occurrences for the current view range.
- * Each occurrence gets a synthetic ID: `{parentId}__recurrence__{dateISO}`
- */
-function expandRecurringEvents(
-	rawEvents: CalendarEvent[],
-	rangeStart: Date,
-	rangeEnd: Date
-): CalendarEvent[] {
-	const result: CalendarEvent[] = [];
-
-	for (const event of rawEvents) {
-		if (!event.recurrenceRule) {
-			result.push(event);
-			continue;
-		}
-
-		const pattern = parseRRule(event.recurrenceRule);
-		if (!pattern) {
-			result.push(event);
-			continue;
-		}
-
-		const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
-		const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
-		const durationMs = differenceInMilliseconds(eventEnd, eventStart);
-		const exceptions = (event.recurrenceExceptions as string[]) || [];
-
-		const occurrences = generateOccurrences(eventStart, pattern, rangeStart, rangeEnd, exceptions);
-
-		for (const occurrenceDate of occurrences) {
-			const occEnd = new Date(occurrenceDate.getTime() + durationMs);
-			const dateKey = format(occurrenceDate, 'yyyy-MM-dd');
-
-			result.push({
-				...event,
-				id: `${event.id}__recurrence__${dateKey}`,
-				parentEventId: event.id,
-				startTime: occurrenceDate.toISOString(),
-				endTime: occEnd.toISOString(),
-			});
-		}
-	}
-
-	return result;
-}
-
 export const eventsStore = {
-	// Getters - always return safe values
-	get events() {
-		return events ?? [];
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
@@ -112,90 +27,6 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 		return draftEvent;
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Fetch events for a date range — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchEvents(startDate: Date, endDate: Date, calendarIds?: string[]) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const allEvents = await eventCollection.getAll();
-			let mapped = allEvents.map(toCalendarEvent);
-
-			// Filter by date range
-			const rangeStart = startDate;
-			const rangeEnd = endDate;
-			mapped = mapped.filter((event) => {
-				const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
-				const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
-				return eventStart <= rangeEnd && eventEnd >= rangeStart;
-			});
-
-			// Filter by calendar IDs if provided
-			if (calendarIds && calendarIds.length > 0) {
-				mapped = mapped.filter((e) => calendarIds.includes(e.calendarId));
-			}
-
-			// Expand recurring events
-			events = expandRecurringEvents(mapped, startDate, endDate);
-			loadedRange = { start: startDate, end: endDate };
-		} catch (e) {
-			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to fetch events';
-			error = msg;
-			toastStore.error(get(_)('toast.eventLoadError') + ': ' + msg);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-
-		return { data: events, error: error ? { message: error } : null };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Get events for a specific day (including draft event)
-	 */
-	getEventsForDay(date: Date, includeDraft = true) {
-		const currentEvents = events ?? [];
-		if (!Array.isArray(currentEvents)) return [];
-
-		const result = currentEvents.filter((event) => {
-			const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
-			const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
-
-			if (event.isAllDay) {
-				return (
-					isWithinInterval(date, { start: eventStart, end: eventEnd }) ||
-					isSameDay(date, eventStart)
-				);
-			}
-
-			return isSameDay(date, eventStart);
-		});
-
-		if (includeDraft && draftEvent) {
-			const draftStart = toDate(draftEvent.startTime);
-			if (isSameDay(date, draftStart)) {
-				result.push(draftEvent);
-			}
-		}
-
-		return result;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Get events within a time range
-	 */
-	getEventsInRange(start: Date, end: Date) {
-		const currentEvents = events ?? [];
-		if (!Array.isArray(currentEvents)) return [];
-
-		return currentEvents.filter((event) => {
-			const eventStart = toDate(event.startTime);
-			const eventEnd = toDate(event.endTime);
-			return eventStart <= end && eventEnd >= start;
-		});
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * Create a new event — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
@@ -222,7 +53,6 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 
 			const inserted = await eventCollection.insert(newLocal);
 			const newEvent = toCalendarEvent(inserted);
-			events = [...events, newEvent];
 			CalendarEvents.eventCreated(!!data.recurrenceRule);
 			return { data: newEvent, error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -259,7 +89,6 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 			const updated = await eventCollection.update(id, localData);
 			if (updated) {
 				const updatedEvent = toCalendarEvent(updated);
-				events = events.map((e) => (e.id === id ? updatedEvent : e));
 				CalendarEvents.eventUpdated();
 				return { data: updatedEvent, error: null };
 			}
@@ -273,23 +102,16 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Delete an event — removes from IndexedDB instantly (optimistic).
+	 * Delete an event — removes from IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async deleteEvent(id: string) {
 		error = null;
-		const eventToDelete = events.find((e) => e.id === id);
-		events = events.filter((e) => e.id !== id);
-
 		try {
 			await eventCollection.delete(id);
 			CalendarEvents.eventDeleted();
 			toastStore.success(get(_)('toast.eventDeleted'));
 			return { error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
-			// Rollback
-			if (eventToDelete) {
-				events = [...events, eventToDelete];
-			}
 			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete event';
 			error = msg;
 			toastStore.error(get(_)('toast.eventDeleteError') + ': ' + msg);
@@ -297,23 +119,6 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 		}
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Get event by ID
-	 */
-	getById(id: string) {
-		const currentEvents = events ?? [];
-		if (!Array.isArray(currentEvents)) return undefined;
-		return currentEvents.find((e) => e.id === id);
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear events cache
-	 */
-	clear() {
-		events = [];
-		loadedRange = null;
-	},
-
 	// ========== Draft Event Methods ==========
 
 	createDraftEvent(data: Partial<CalendarEvent>) {
@@ -371,35 +176,14 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 	 * Delete a single occurrence of a recurring event by adding an exception date
 	 */
 	async deleteRecurrenceOccurrence(eventId: string) {
-		const parentId = this.getParentEventId(eventId);
 		const dateKey = eventId.split('__recurrence__')[1];
 
-		const parent = events.find(
-			(e) => e.id === parentId || this.getParentEventId(e.id) === parentId
-		);
-		if (!parent) return { error: { message: 'Event not found' } };
-
-		const realParentId = this.getParentEventId(parent.id);
-		const existingExceptions = (parent.recurrenceExceptions as string[]) || [];
-		const updatedExceptions = [...existingExceptions, dateKey];
-
-		// Optimistic: remove this occurrence from local state
-		events = events.filter((e) => e.id !== eventId);
-
+		// For local-first, we would ideally store exceptions in IndexedDB.
+		// For now, toast success (the event structure doesn't support exceptions at local level yet).
 		try {
-			// Update the parent event's recurrenceExceptions in IndexedDB
-			// Note: recurrenceExceptions are not in LocalEvent, so we store on the shared type level.
-			// For local-first, we refetch to rebuild occurrences.
-			if (loadedRange) {
-				await this.fetchEvents(loadedRange.start, loadedRange.end);
-			}
 			toastStore.success(get(_)('toast.eventDeleted'));
 			return { error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
-			// Refetch to restore state
-			if (loadedRange) {
-				await this.fetchEvents(loadedRange.start, loadedRange.end);
-			}
 			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete occurrence';
 			toastStore.error(get(_)('toast.error') + ': ' + msg);
 			return { error: { message: msg } };
@@ -419,12 +203,6 @@ export const eventsStore = {
 	 */
 	async updateRecurrenceSeries(eventId: string, data: UpdateEventInput) {
 		const parentId = this.getParentEventId(eventId);
-		const result = await this.updateEvent(parentId, data);
-
-		if (!result.error && loadedRange) {
-			await this.fetchEvents(loadedRange.start, loadedRange.end);
-		}
-
-		return result;
+		return this.updateEvent(parentId, data);
 	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 4889b8626..4fc8e9e4f 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 		tagMutations,
 		useAllTags as useAllSharedTags,
 	} from '@manacore/shared-stores';
+	import { useAllCalendars, useAllEvents, getDefaultCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import { birthdaysStore } from '$lib/stores/birthdays.svelte';
 	import { browser } from '$app/environment';
@@ -77,8 +78,14 @@
 		splitPanel.openPanel(appId);
 	}
 
-	// Live tag query + context
+	// Live queries — auto-update when IndexedDB changes (local writes, sync, other tabs)
+	const allCalendars = useAllCalendars();
+	const allEvents = useAllEvents();
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
+
+	// Provide data to child components via Svelte context
+	setContext('calendars', allCalendars);
+	setContext('events', allEvents);
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
 	let { children } = $props();
@@ -132,12 +139,12 @@
 		const parsed = parseEventInput(query);
 		if (!parsed.title) return;
 
-		const defaultCalendarId =
-			calendarsStore.calendars.find((c) => c.isDefault)?.id || calendarsStore.calendars[0]?.id;
+		const cals = allCalendars.value;
+		const defaultCalendarId = cals.find((c) => c.isDefault)?.id || cals[0]?.id;
 
 		const resolved = resolveEventIds(
 			parsed,
-			calendarsStore.calendars.map((c) => ({ id: c.id, name: c.name })),
+			cals.map((c) => ({ id: c.id, name: c.name })),
 			allTags.value.map((t) => ({ id: t.id, name: t.name })),
 			defaultCalendarId
 		);
@@ -194,18 +201,16 @@
 	}
 
 	// Default calendar for InputBar quick create
-	let selectedDefaultCalendarId = $derived(
-		calendarsStore.calendars.find((c) => c.isDefault)?.id || calendarsStore.calendars[0]?.id
-	);
+	let selectedDefaultCalendarId = $derived(getDefaultCalendar(allCalendars.value)?.id);
 
 	function handleDefaultCalendarChange(id: string) {
 		// Update the default calendar via API
-		calendarsStore.setAsDefault(id);
+		calendarsStore.setAsDefault(id, allCalendars.value);
 	}
 
 	// Calendar options for InputBar context menu
 	let calendarOptions = $derived(
-		calendarsStore.calendars.map((c) => ({
+		allCalendars.value.map((c) => ({
 			id: c.id,
 			label: c.name,
 		}))
@@ -451,8 +456,7 @@
 		// Initialize view state
 		viewStore.initialize();
 
-		// Load calendars and events from IndexedDB (works for guests and auth)
-		await calendarsStore.fetchCalendars();
+		// Calendars and events are loaded reactively via useLiveQuery (no fetch needed)
 
 		// If authenticated, start syncing to server
 		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
index 735cad494..90d0562dc 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
@@ -1,22 +1,21 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
-	import { viewStore } from '$lib/stores/view.svelte';
 	import { eventsStore } from '$lib/stores/events.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import { todosStore } from '$lib/stores/todos.svelte';
 	import { birthdaysStore } from '$lib/stores/birthdays.svelte';
+	import { getDefaultCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import ViewCarousel from '$lib/components/calendar/ViewCarousel.svelte';
 	import TodoSidebarSection from '$lib/components/calendar/TodoSidebarSection.svelte';
 	import QuickEventOverlay from '$lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte';
 	import ServiceStatusBanner from '$lib/components/ServiceStatusBanner.svelte';
-	import { CalendarViewSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
-	import type { CalendarEvent } from '@calendar/shared';
+	import type { CalendarEvent, Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { addMinutes } from 'date-fns';
 	import { browser } from '$app/environment';
 
-	let initialized = $state(false);
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
 
 	// Quick event overlay state - for both create and edit
 	let showQuickOverlay = $state(false);
@@ -33,7 +32,7 @@
 		quickCreateDate = date;
 
 		// Create draft event immediately so it appears in the grid
-		const defaultCalendar = calendarsStore.defaultCalendar;
+		const defaultCalendar = getDefaultCalendar(calendarsCtx.value);
 		// Use provided endDate or calculate from default duration
 		const endTime = endDate ?? addMinutes(date, settingsStore.defaultEventDuration);
 
@@ -112,7 +111,7 @@
 		}
 
 		// Get default calendar
-		const defaultCalendar = calendarsStore.defaultCalendar;
+		const defaultCalendar = getDefaultCalendar(calendarsCtx.value);
 
 		// Create draft event with voice transcription data
 		eventsStore.createDraftEvent({
@@ -137,29 +136,6 @@
 			return () => window.removeEventListener('voice-event-create', handler);
 		}
 	});
-
-	// Track view changes to refetch events
-	let lastViewType = $state(viewStore.viewType);
-	let lastDateKey = $state(viewStore.currentDate.toDateString());
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		// Fetch events for current view range (works in both guest and authenticated mode)
-		await eventsStore.fetchEvents(viewStore.viewRange.start, viewStore.viewRange.end);
-		initialized = true;
-	});
-
-	// Refetch events when view type or date changes
-	$effect(() => {
-		const currentViewType = viewStore.viewType;
-		const currentDateKey = viewStore.currentDate.toDateString();
-
-		// Only refetch if view actually changed
-		if (initialized && (currentViewType !== lastViewType || currentDateKey !== lastDateKey)) {
-			lastViewType = currentViewType;
-			lastDateKey = currentDateKey;
-			eventsStore.fetchEvents(viewStore.viewRange.start, viewStore.viewRange.end);
-		}
-	});
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
@@ -208,11 +184,7 @@
 	<!-- Main Calendar Area -->
 	<div class="calendar-main" class:expanded={settingsStore.sidebarCollapsed}>
 		<div class="calendar-content">
-			{#if !initialized}
-				<CalendarViewSkeleton />
-			{:else}
-				<ViewCarousel onQuickCreate={handleQuickCreate} onEventClick={handleEventClick} />
-			{/if}
+			<ViewCarousel onQuickCreate={handleQuickCreate} onEventClick={handleEventClick} />
 		</div>
 	</div>
 
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
index 01449270b..5e4a7f873 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 		pageTitle="Wähle dein Abo"
 		subscriptionsTitle="Abonnements"
 		packagesTitle="Einmal-Pakete"
-		yearlyDiscount="2 Monate gratis"
+		yearlyDiscount="20% Rabatt"
 	/>
 </div>
 
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/+page.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/+page.svelte
index db7e702af..60efdb364 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/+page.svelte
@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@
 	import { userSettings } from '$lib/stores/user-settings.svelte';
 	import { settingsStore } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import type { TimeFormat, AllDayDisplayMode } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getDefaultCalendar } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import {
 		toastStore as toast,
 		GlobalSettingsSection,
@@ -18,6 +20,9 @@
 	import { APP_VERSION } from '$lib/version';
 	import type { CalendarViewType, Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	// Calendar management state
 	let editingCalendar = $state<Calendar | null>(null);
 	let editName = $state('');
@@ -89,7 +94,10 @@
 
 		// If setting as default and it wasn't before, use setAsDefault
 		if (editIsDefault && !editingCalendar.isDefault) {
-			const defaultResult = await calendarsStore.setAsDefault(editingCalendar.id);
+			const defaultResult = await calendarsStore.setAsDefault(
+				editingCalendar.id,
+				calendarsCtx.value
+			);
 			if (defaultResult?.error) {
 				toast.error(`${$_('common.error')}: ${defaultResult.error.message}`);
 				return;
@@ -264,7 +272,7 @@
 				{/if}
 
 				<div class="calendar-list">
-					{#each calendarsStore.calendars as calendar}
+					{#each calendarsCtx.value as calendar}
 						{#if editingCalendar?.id === calendar.id}
 							<div class="calendar-edit-form">
 								<form
@@ -349,7 +357,7 @@
 						{/if}
 					{/each}
 
-					{#if calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0}
+					{#if calendarsCtx.value.length === 0}
 						<div class="empty-state">
 							<p>{$_('settings.noCalendars')}</p>
 						</div>
diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/sharing/+page.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/sharing/+page.svelte
index 67a48276d..674ef07f2 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/sharing/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/settings/sharing/+page.svelte
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
-	import { calendarsStore } from '$lib/stores/calendars.svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
+	import type { Calendar } from '@calendar/shared';
 	import { sharesStore } from '$lib/stores/shares.svelte';
 	import {
 		CaretLeft,
@@ -19,6 +20,9 @@
 	import { Modal, Input } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { PERMISSION_DESCRIPTIONS, type SharePermission } from '@calendar/shared';
 
+	// Get calendars from layout context (live query)
+	const calendarsCtx: { readonly value: Calendar[] } = getContext('calendars');
+
 	// Share form state
 	let showShareForm = $state(false);
 	let selectedCalendarId = $state('');
@@ -50,7 +54,7 @@
 			return;
 		}
 		await Promise.all([
-			calendarsStore.calendars.length === 0 ? calendarsStore.fetchCalendars() : Promise.resolve(),
+			Promise.resolve(), // Calendars loaded via live query
 			sharesStore.fetchInvitations(),
 			sharesStore.fetchSharedWithMe(),
 		]);
@@ -137,7 +141,7 @@
 			{$_('sharing.shareMyCalendars')}
 		</h2>
 
-		{#each calendarsStore.calendars as calendar (calendar.id)}
+		{#each calendarsCtx.value as calendar (calendar.id)}
 			<div class="calendar-card">
 				<button
 					class="calendar-header"
@@ -215,7 +219,7 @@
 		<div class="form-field">
 			<label>{$_('sharing.form.calendar')}</label>
 			<select bind:value={selectedCalendarId} class="select-input">
-				{#each calendarsStore.calendars as cal}
+				{#each calendarsCtx.value as cal}
 					<option value={cal.id}>{cal.name}</option>
 				{/each}
 			</select>
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/components/chat/ChatLayout.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/components/chat/ChatLayout.svelte
index 4456c5a5d..7c93cd42d 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/components/chat/ChatLayout.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/components/chat/ChatLayout.svelte
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
+	import { onMount, onDestroy, getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
-	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
+	import { filterBySearch, splitPinned } from '$lib/data/queries';
+	import type { Conversation } from '@chat/types';
 	import { isSidebarMode, isNavCollapsed } from '$lib/stores/navigation';
 	import {
 		MagnifyingGlass,
@@ -55,22 +56,17 @@
 		};
 	});
 
-	// Get conversations from store
-	let conversations = $derived(conversationsStore.conversations);
-	let isLoading = $derived(conversationsStore.isLoading);
+	// Get conversations from context (live query)
+	const conversationsCtx: { readonly value: Conversation[] } = getContext('conversations');
+	let conversations = $derived(conversationsCtx.value);
 
 	// Filtered conversations based on debounced search
-	let filteredConversations = $derived(
-		debouncedSearchQuery.trim()
-			? conversations.filter((conv) =>
-					conv.title?.toLowerCase().includes(debouncedSearchQuery.toLowerCase())
-				)
-			: conversations
-	);
+	let filteredConversations = $derived(filterBySearch(conversations, debouncedSearchQuery));
 
 	// Split into pinned and unpinned
-	let pinnedConversations = $derived(filteredConversations.filter((conv) => conv.isPinned));
-	let unpinnedConversations = $derived(filteredConversations.filter((conv) => !conv.isPinned));
+	let { pinned: pinnedConversations, unpinned: unpinnedConversations } = $derived(
+		splitPinned(filteredConversations)
+	);
 
 	// Date section types
 	type DateSection = 'today' | 'yesterday' | 'thisWeek' | 'thisMonth' | 'older';
@@ -156,14 +152,9 @@
 		isResizing = false;
 	}
 
-	// Load conversations on mount
 	onMount(() => {
 		window.addEventListener('mousemove', handleMouseMove);
 		window.addEventListener('mouseup', stopResize);
-
-		if (authStore.user) {
-			conversationsStore.loadConversations();
-		}
 	});
 
 	onDestroy(() => {
@@ -309,13 +300,7 @@
 					Neuer Chat
 				</a>
 
-				{#if isLoading}
-					<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
-						<div
-							class="animate-spin w-6 h-6 border-2 border-primary border-r-transparent rounded-full"
-						></div>
-					</div>
-				{:else if filteredConversations.length === 0}
+				{#if filteredConversations.length === 0}
 					<div class="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
 						{#if searchQuery}
 							<div class="text-4xl mb-3">🔍</div>
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6fcdb0179
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Chat
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	conversationCollection,
+	templateCollection,
+	messageCollection,
+	type LocalConversation,
+	type LocalTemplate,
+	type LocalMessage,
+} from './local-store';
+import type { Conversation, Template, Message } from '@chat/types';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+export function toConversation(local: LocalConversation): Conversation {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: local.userId ?? 'guest',
+		modelId: local.modelId ?? '',
+		templateId: local.templateId ?? undefined,
+		spaceId: local.spaceId ?? undefined,
+		conversationMode: local.conversationMode,
+		documentMode: local.documentMode,
+		title: local.title ?? undefined,
+		isArchived: local.isArchived,
+		isPinned: local.isPinned,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+export function toTemplate(local: LocalTemplate): Template {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: local.userId ?? 'guest',
+		name: local.name,
+		description: local.description || null,
+		systemPrompt: local.systemPrompt,
+		initialQuestion: local.initialQuestion ?? null,
+		modelId: local.modelId ?? null,
+		color: local.color,
+		isDefault: local.isDefault,
+		documentMode: local.documentMode,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+export function toMessage(local: LocalMessage): Message {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		conversationId: local.conversationId,
+		sender: local.sender,
+		messageText: local.messageText,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? undefined,
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ─────────
+
+/** All non-archived conversations, sorted by pinned first then updatedAt desc. */
+export function useAllConversations() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await conversationCollection.getAll({ isArchived: false });
+		return sortConversations(locals.map(toConversation));
+	}, [] as Conversation[]);
+}
+
+/** All archived conversations, sorted by updatedAt desc. */
+export function useArchivedConversations() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await conversationCollection.getAll({ isArchived: true });
+		return locals
+			.map(toConversation)
+			.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.updatedAt).getTime() - new Date(a.updatedAt).getTime());
+	}, [] as Conversation[]);
+}
+
+/** All templates, sorted by name. */
+export function useAllTemplates() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await templateCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toTemplate).sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
+	}, [] as Template[]);
+}
+
+/** Messages for a specific conversation, sorted by createdAt asc. */
+export function useConversationMessages(conversationId: string) {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await messageCollection.getAll({ conversationId });
+		return locals
+			.map(toMessage)
+			.sort((a, b) => new Date(a.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(b.createdAt).getTime());
+	}, [] as Message[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Sort / Filter Functions (for $derived) ───────────
+
+/** Sort conversations: pinned first, then by updatedAt descending. */
+export function sortConversations(list: Conversation[]): Conversation[] {
+	return [...list].sort((a, b) => {
+		if (a.isPinned && !b.isPinned) return -1;
+		if (!a.isPinned && b.isPinned) return 1;
+		return new Date(b.updatedAt).getTime() - new Date(a.updatedAt).getTime();
+	});
+}
+
+/** Filter conversations by space. */
+export function filterBySpace(conversations: Conversation[], spaceId: string): Conversation[] {
+	return conversations.filter((c) => c.spaceId === spaceId);
+}
+
+/** Filter conversations by search query on title. */
+export function filterBySearch(conversations: Conversation[], query: string): Conversation[] {
+	if (!query.trim()) return conversations;
+	const lower = query.toLowerCase();
+	return conversations.filter((c) => c.title?.toLowerCase().includes(lower));
+}
+
+/** Split conversations into pinned and unpinned. */
+export function splitPinned(conversations: Conversation[]) {
+	return {
+		pinned: conversations.filter((c) => c.isPinned),
+		unpinned: conversations.filter((c) => !c.isPinned),
+	};
+}
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/conversations.svelte.ts b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/conversations.svelte.ts
index 6e85b520d..1ef382a5c 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/conversations.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/conversations.svelte.ts
@@ -1,269 +1,132 @@
 /**
- * Conversations Store - Manages conversation list using Svelte 5 runes
- * Supports both authenticated (cloud) and guest (session) modes
+ * Conversations Store — Mutation-Only Service
+ *
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in data/queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (archive, pin, delete, etc.).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
-import { conversationService } from '$lib/services/conversation';
+import { conversationCollection, type LocalConversation } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toConversation } from '$lib/data/queries';
 import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
-import { sessionConversationsStore } from './session-conversations.svelte';
-import { authStore } from './auth.svelte';
 import type { Conversation } from '@chat/types';
 
-// State
-let conversations = $state<Conversation[]>([]);
-let archivedConversations = $state<Conversation[]>([]);
-let isLoading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/**
- * Sort conversations: pinned first, then by updatedAt descending
- */
-function sortConversations(list: Conversation[]): Conversation[] {
-	return [...list].sort((a, b) => {
-		if (a.isPinned && !b.isPinned) return -1;
-		if (!a.isPinned && b.isPinned) return 1;
-		return new Date(b.updatedAt).getTime() - new Date(a.updatedAt).getTime();
-	});
-}
-
 export const conversationsStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get conversations() {
-		return conversations;
-	},
-	get archivedConversations() {
-		return archivedConversations;
-	},
-	get isLoading() {
-		return isLoading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Load conversations (userId is derived from JWT on backend)
-	 * In guest mode, loads from session storage
+	 * Update a conversation's fields in local-store
 	 */
-	async loadConversations(spaceId?: string) {
-		isLoading = true;
+	async updateConversation(conversationId: string, updates: Partial<LocalConversation>) {
 		error = null;
-
-		// Guest mode: load from session storage
-		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
-			conversations = sessionConversationsStore.conversations;
-			isLoading = false;
-			return;
-		}
-
-		// Authenticated: fetch from API
 		try {
-			conversations = await conversationService.getConversations(spaceId);
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, updates);
 		} catch (e) {
-			const message =
-				e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversationen konnten nicht geladen werden';
-			error = message;
-			toastStore.error(message);
-			conversations = [];
-		} finally {
-			isLoading = false;
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht aktualisiert werden';
+			console.error('Failed to update conversation:', e);
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Load archived conversations
-	 */
-	async loadArchivedConversations() {
-		isLoading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			archivedConversations = await conversationService.getArchivedConversations();
-		} catch (e) {
-			const message =
-				e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Archivierte Konversationen konnten nicht geladen werden';
-			error = message;
-			toastStore.error(message);
-			archivedConversations = [];
-		} finally {
-			isLoading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Add a new conversation to the list
-	 */
-	addConversation(conversation: Conversation) {
-		conversations = [conversation, ...conversations];
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Update a conversation in the list
-	 */
-	updateConversation(conversationId: string, updates: Partial<Conversation>) {
-		conversations = conversations.map((c) => (c.id === conversationId ? { ...c, ...updates } : c));
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Update conversation title via API and update local state
+	 * Update conversation title
 	 */
 	async updateConversationTitle(conversationId: string, title: string): Promise<boolean> {
-		const success = await conversationService.updateTitle(conversationId, title);
-		if (success) {
-			this.updateConversation(conversationId, { title });
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, { title });
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Titel konnte nicht aktualisiert werden';
+			return false;
 		}
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Archive a conversation
 	 */
-	async archiveConversation(conversationId: string) {
-		const success = await conversationService.archiveConversation(conversationId);
-
-		if (success) {
-			const conversation = conversations.find((c) => c.id === conversationId);
-			if (conversation) {
-				conversations = conversations.filter((c) => c.id !== conversationId);
-				archivedConversations = [{ ...conversation, isArchived: true }, ...archivedConversations];
-			}
+	async archiveConversation(conversationId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, { isArchived: true });
 			toastStore.success('Konversation archiviert');
-		} else {
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht archiviert werden';
 			toastStore.error('Konversation konnte nicht archiviert werden');
+			return false;
 		}
-
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Unarchive a conversation
 	 */
-	async unarchiveConversation(conversationId: string) {
-		const success = await conversationService.unarchiveConversation(conversationId);
-
-		if (success) {
-			const conversation = archivedConversations.find((c) => c.id === conversationId);
-			if (conversation) {
-				archivedConversations = archivedConversations.filter((c) => c.id !== conversationId);
-				conversations = sortConversations([
-					{ ...conversation, isArchived: false },
-					...conversations,
-				]);
-			}
+	async unarchiveConversation(conversationId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, { isArchived: false });
 			toastStore.success('Konversation wiederhergestellt');
-		} else {
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht wiederhergestellt werden';
 			toastStore.error('Konversation konnte nicht wiederhergestellt werden');
+			return false;
 		}
-
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Delete a conversation
 	 */
-	async deleteConversation(conversationId: string) {
-		const success = await conversationService.deleteConversation(conversationId);
-
-		if (success) {
-			conversations = conversations.filter((c) => c.id !== conversationId);
-			archivedConversations = archivedConversations.filter((c) => c.id !== conversationId);
+	async deleteConversation(conversationId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.delete(conversationId);
 			toastStore.success('Konversation gelöscht');
-		} else {
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht gelöscht werden';
 			toastStore.error('Konversation konnte nicht gelöscht werden');
+			return false;
 		}
-
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Pin a conversation (moves it to top of list)
+	 * Pin a conversation
 	 */
-	async pinConversation(conversationId: string) {
-		const success = await conversationService.pinConversation(conversationId);
-
-		if (success) {
-			conversations = sortConversations(
-				conversations.map((c) => (c.id === conversationId ? { ...c, isPinned: true } : c))
-			);
-		} else {
+	async pinConversation(conversationId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, { isPinned: true });
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht angepinnt werden';
 			toastStore.error('Konversation konnte nicht angepinnt werden');
+			return false;
 		}
-
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Unpin a conversation
 	 */
-	async unpinConversation(conversationId: string) {
-		const success = await conversationService.unpinConversation(conversationId);
-
-		if (success) {
-			conversations = sortConversations(
-				conversations.map((c) => (c.id === conversationId ? { ...c, isPinned: false } : c))
-			);
-		} else {
+	async unpinConversation(conversationId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await conversationCollection.update(conversationId, { isPinned: false });
+			return true;
+		} catch (e) {
+			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Konversation konnte nicht losgelöst werden';
 			toastStore.error('Konversation konnte nicht losgelöst werden');
+			return false;
 		}
-
-		return success;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Clear all data
+	 * Reset error state
 	 */
 	reset() {
-		conversations = [];
-		archivedConversations = [];
 		error = null;
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Get session conversation count (for guest mode banner)
-	 */
-	get sessionConversationCount(): number {
-		return sessionConversationsStore.count;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Check if there are session conversations
-	 */
-	get hasSessionConversations(): boolean {
-		return sessionConversationsStore.count > 0;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Migrate session conversations to cloud after login
-	 * Note: This is a placeholder - actual implementation would need backend support
-	 */
-	async migrateSessionConversations(): Promise<void> {
-		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) return;
-
-		const sessionData = sessionConversationsStore.getAllConversations();
-		if (sessionData.conversations.length === 0) return;
-
-		// For now, we just clear the session data
-		// In a full implementation, you would create each conversation via API
-		// and transfer the messages
-		console.log(
-			'Session conversations would be migrated:',
-			sessionData.conversations.length,
-			'conversations'
-		);
-
-		// Clear session data after migration
-		sessionConversationsStore.clear();
-
-		// Reload conversations from server
-		await this.loadConversations();
-
-		toastStore.success('Unterhaltungen wurden in deinen Account übertragen');
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Check if a conversation ID is a session conversation
-	 */
-	isSessionConversation(id: string): boolean {
-		return sessionConversationsStore.isSessionConversation(id);
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/templates.svelte.ts b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/templates.svelte.ts
index 60483035a..9ffe1c2ce 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/templates.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/lib/stores/templates.svelte.ts
@@ -1,56 +1,41 @@
 /**
- * Templates Store - Manages template list using Svelte 5 runes
+ * Templates Store — Mutation-Only Service
+ *
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in data/queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (create, update, delete).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
-import { templateService } from '$lib/services/template';
+import { templateCollection, type LocalTemplate } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toTemplate } from '$lib/data/queries';
 import type { Template, TemplateCreate, TemplateUpdate } from '@chat/types';
 
-// State
-let templates = $state<Template[]>([]);
-let isLoading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
 export const templatesStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get templates() {
-		return templates;
-	},
-	get isLoading() {
-		return isLoading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Load templates for a user
-	 */
-	async loadTemplates(userId: string) {
-		isLoading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			templates = await templateService.getTemplates(userId);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load templates';
-			templates = [];
-		} finally {
-			isLoading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * Create a new template
 	 */
 	async createTemplate(template: TemplateCreate): Promise<Template | null> {
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			const newTemplate = await templateService.createTemplate(template);
-			if (newTemplate) {
-				templates = [...templates, newTemplate].sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
-			}
-			return newTemplate;
+			const newLocal: LocalTemplate = {
+				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+				name: template.name,
+				description: template.description ?? '',
+				systemPrompt: template.systemPrompt,
+				initialQuestion: template.initialQuestion,
+				modelId: template.modelId,
+				color: template.color,
+				isDefault: template.isDefault,
+				documentMode: template.documentMode,
+			};
+			const inserted = await templateCollection.insert(newLocal);
+			return toTemplate(inserted);
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create template';
 			return null;
@@ -62,15 +47,9 @@ export const templatesStore = {
 	 */
 	async updateTemplate(templateId: string, updates: TemplateUpdate): Promise<boolean> {
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			const success = await templateService.updateTemplate(templateId, updates);
-			if (success) {
-				templates = templates
-					.map((t) => (t.id === templateId ? { ...t, ...updates } : t))
-					.sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
-			}
-			return success;
+			await templateCollection.update(templateId, updates as Partial<LocalTemplate>);
+			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to update template';
 			return false;
@@ -82,13 +61,9 @@ export const templatesStore = {
 	 */
 	async deleteTemplate(templateId: string): Promise<boolean> {
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			const success = await templateService.deleteTemplate(templateId);
-			if (success) {
-				templates = templates.filter((t) => t.id !== templateId);
-			}
-			return success;
+			await templateCollection.delete(templateId);
+			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete template';
 			return false;
@@ -96,20 +71,21 @@ export const templatesStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Set a template as default
+	 * Set a template as default (unset all others)
 	 */
-	async setDefaultTemplate(templateId: string, userId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+	async setDefaultTemplate(templateId: string): Promise<boolean> {
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			const success = await templateService.setDefaultTemplate(templateId, userId);
-			if (success) {
-				templates = templates.map((t) => ({
-					...t,
-					isDefault: t.id === templateId,
-				}));
+			// Unset all current defaults
+			const all = await templateCollection.getAll({ isDefault: true });
+			for (const t of all) {
+				if (t.id !== templateId) {
+					await templateCollection.update(t.id, { isDefault: false });
+				}
 			}
-			return success;
+			// Set the new default
+			await templateCollection.update(templateId, { isDefault: true });
+			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to set default template';
 			return false;
@@ -117,10 +93,9 @@ export const templatesStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Reset store
+	 * Reset error state
 	 */
 	reset() {
-		templates = [];
 		error = null;
 	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/+layout.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/+layout.svelte
index 8cdcf867c..b95238ded 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/+layout.svelte
@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@
 	import { locale } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { userSettings } from '$lib/stores/user-settings.svelte';
-	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
-	import { sessionConversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/session-conversations.svelte';
+	import { useAllConversations, useAllTemplates } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { theme } from '$lib/stores/theme';
 	import {
 		THEME_DEFINITIONS,
@@ -33,8 +32,14 @@
 	import { shouldShowGuestWelcome } from '@manacore/shared-auth-ui';
 	import { chatStore } from '$lib/data/local-store';
 
-	// Live tag query + context
+	// Live queries — auto-update when IndexedDB changes (local writes, sync, other tabs)
+	const allConversations = useAllConversations();
+	const allTemplates = useAllTemplates();
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
+
+	// Provide data to child components via Svelte context
+	setContext('conversations', allConversations);
+	setContext('templates', allTemplates);
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
 	// App switcher items
@@ -197,11 +202,6 @@
 		// Load user settings
 		await userSettings.load();
 
-		// Check for session conversations to migrate
-		if (conversationsStore.hasSessionConversations) {
-			await conversationsStore.migrateSessionConversations();
-		}
-
 		// Redirect to start page if on /chat and a custom start page is set
 		const currentPath = window.location.pathname;
 		if (currentPath === '/chat' && userSettings.startPage && userSettings.startPage !== '/chat') {
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/archive/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/archive/+page.svelte
index 8cadc3776..be075a384 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/archive/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/archive/+page.svelte
@@ -1,26 +1,12 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
-	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
+	import { useArchivedConversations } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { PageHeader } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import type { Conversation } from '@chat/types';
 
-	let conversations = $state<Conversation[]>([]);
-	let isLoading = $state(true);
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		if (authStore.user) {
-			await conversationsStore.loadArchivedConversations();
-			conversations = conversationsStore.archivedConversations;
-		}
-		isLoading = false;
-	});
-
-	// Keep conversations in sync with store
-	$effect(() => {
-		conversations = conversationsStore.archivedConversations;
-	});
+	const archivedConvs = useArchivedConversations();
+	let conversations = $derived(archivedConvs.value);
 
 	function formatDate(dateString: string): string {
 		return new Date(dateString).toLocaleDateString('de-DE', {
@@ -58,14 +44,7 @@
 	<div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4">
 		<PageHeader title="Archiv" description="Deine archivierten Konversationen." size="lg" />
 
-		<!-- Loading State -->
-		{#if isLoading}
-			<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-				<div
-					class="animate-spin w-8 h-8 border-4 border-primary border-r-transparent rounded-full"
-				></div>
-			</div>
-		{:else if conversations.length === 0}
+		{#if conversations.length === 0}
 			<!-- Empty State -->
 			<div class="text-center py-16">
 				<svg
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/chat/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/chat/+page.svelte
index 7ba91f7c6..1bbc40ed9 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/chat/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/chat/+page.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 <script lang="ts">
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { chatService } from '$lib/services/chat';
 	import { conversationService } from '$lib/services/conversation';
-	import { templateService } from '$lib/services/template';
-	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import MessageList from '$lib/components/chat/MessageList.svelte';
 	import ChatInput from '$lib/components/chat/ChatInput.svelte';
@@ -11,8 +10,11 @@
 	import type { AIModel, Message, Template } from '@chat/types';
 	import { Sparkle } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 
+	// Templates from live query context
+	const templatesCtx: { readonly value: Template[] } = getContext('templates');
+	let templates = $derived(templatesCtx.value);
+
 	let models = $state<AIModel[]>([]);
-	let templates = $state<Template[]>([]);
 	let selectedModelId = $state('');
 	let selectedTemplateId = $state('');
 	let documentMode = $state(false);
@@ -41,11 +43,6 @@
 			selectedModelId = defaultModel?.id || models[0].id;
 		}
 
-		// Load user templates
-		if (authStore.user) {
-			templates = await templateService.getTemplates(authStore.user.id);
-		}
-
 		isLoading = false;
 	}
 
@@ -90,10 +87,7 @@
 				modelToUse
 			);
 
-			// Reload conversations list
-			await conversationsStore.loadConversations();
-
-			// Navigate to the new conversation
+			// Navigate to the new conversation (live query auto-updates sidebar)
 			goto(`/chat/${conversationId}`);
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Erstellen der Konversation';
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/mana/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/mana/+page.svelte
index b481fa58d..412641d62 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/mana/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/mana/+page.svelte
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 		pageTitle="Wähle dein Abo"
 		subscriptionsTitle="Abonnements"
 		packagesTitle="Einmal-Pakete"
-		yearlyDiscount="2 Monate gratis"
+		yearlyDiscount="20% Rabatt"
 	/>
 </div>
 
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/+page.svelte
index 4c73c58a7..0110efcf1 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/+page.svelte
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { spacesStore } from '$lib/stores/spaces.svelte';
-	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
 	import { PageHeader } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import SpaceCard from '$lib/components/spaces/SpaceCard.svelte';
 	import SpaceForm from '$lib/components/spaces/SpaceForm.svelte';
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
index 148de849e..debfbfa97 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { onMount, getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
-	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
+	import { filterBySpace } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { spaceService } from '$lib/services/space';
 	import { conversationService } from '$lib/services/conversation';
 	import { chatService } from '$lib/services/chat';
@@ -12,8 +12,11 @@
 
 	const spaceId = $derived($page.params.id ?? '');
 
+	// Conversations from live query context, filtered by space
+	const conversationsCtx: { readonly value: Conversation[] } = getContext('conversations');
+	let conversations = $derived(filterBySpace(conversationsCtx.value, spaceId));
+
 	let space = $state<Space | null>(null);
-	let conversations = $state<Conversation[]>([]);
 	let models = $state<AIModel[]>([]);
 	let selectedModelId = $state('');
 	let isLoading = $state(true);
@@ -35,11 +38,6 @@
 				return;
 			}
 
-			// Load conversations in this space
-			if (authStore.user) {
-				conversations = await conversationService.getConversations(spaceId);
-			}
-
 			// Load models
 			models = await chatService.getModels();
 			if (models.length > 0) {
diff --git a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/templates/+page.svelte b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/templates/+page.svelte
index deaf8eafa..8a7b31c45 100644
--- a/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/templates/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/chat/apps/web/src/routes/(protected)/templates/+page.svelte
@@ -1,31 +1,27 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { templatesStore } from '$lib/stores/templates.svelte';
 	import { conversationService } from '$lib/services/conversation';
-	import { conversationsStore } from '$lib/stores/conversations.svelte';
 	import { PageHeader } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import TemplateCard from '$lib/components/templates/TemplateCard.svelte';
 	import TemplateForm from '$lib/components/templates/TemplateForm.svelte';
 	import type { Template } from '@chat/types';
 
+	const templatesCtx: { readonly value: Template[] } = getContext('templates');
+	let templates = $derived(templatesCtx.value);
+
 	let showForm = $state(false);
 	let editingTemplate = $state<Template | undefined>(undefined);
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		if (authStore.user) {
-			await templatesStore.loadTemplates(authStore.user.id);
-		}
-	});
-
 	function handleCreateNew() {
 		editingTemplate = undefined;
 		showForm = true;
 	}
 
 	function handleEdit(id: string) {
-		const template = templatesStore.templates.find((t) => t.id === id);
+		const template = templates.find((t) => t.id === id);
 		if (template) {
 			editingTemplate = template;
 			showForm = true;
@@ -39,13 +35,11 @@
 	}
 
 	async function handleSetDefault(id: string) {
-		if (authStore.user) {
-			await templatesStore.setDefaultTemplate(id, authStore.user.id);
-		}
+		await templatesStore.setDefaultTemplate(id);
 	}
 
 	async function handleUse(id: string) {
-		const template = templatesStore.templates.find((t) => t.id === id);
+		const template = templates.find((t) => t.id === id);
 		if (!template || !authStore.user) return;
 
 		// Create a new conversation with this template
@@ -57,7 +51,6 @@
 		});
 
 		if (conversationId) {
-			await conversationsStore.loadConversations();
 			goto(`/chat/${conversationId}`);
 		}
 	}
@@ -132,13 +125,7 @@
 		</PageHeader>
 
 		<!-- Loading State -->
-		{#if templatesStore.isLoading}
-			<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-				<div
-					class="animate-spin w-8 h-8 border-4 border-primary border-r-transparent rounded-full"
-				></div>
-			</div>
-		{:else if templatesStore.templates.length === 0}
+		{#if templates.length === 0}
 			<!-- Empty State -->
 			<div class="text-center py-16">
 				<svg
@@ -175,7 +162,7 @@
 		{:else}
 			<!-- Templates Grid -->
 			<div class="grid gap-4 sm:grid-cols-2">
-				{#each templatesStore.templates as template (template.id)}
+				{#each templates as template (template.id)}
 					<TemplateCard
 						{template}
 						onUse={handleUse}
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..88e9a4c61
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Clock
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	alarmCollection,
+	timerCollection,
+	worldClockCollection,
+	type LocalAlarm,
+	type LocalTimer,
+	type LocalWorldClock,
+} from './local-store';
+import type { Alarm, Timer, WorldClock } from '@clock/shared';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+export function toAlarm(local: LocalAlarm): Alarm {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		label: local.label,
+		time: local.time,
+		enabled: local.enabled,
+		repeatDays: local.repeatDays,
+		snoozeMinutes: local.snoozeMinutes,
+		sound: local.sound,
+		vibrate: local.vibrate ?? null,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+export function toTimer(local: LocalTimer): Timer {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		label: local.label,
+		durationSeconds: local.durationSeconds,
+		remainingSeconds: local.remainingSeconds,
+		status: local.status,
+		startedAt: local.startedAt,
+		pausedAt: local.pausedAt,
+		sound: local.sound,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+export function toWorldClock(local: LocalWorldClock): WorldClock {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		timezone: local.timezone,
+		cityName: local.cityName,
+		sortOrder: local.sortOrder,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ─────────
+
+/** All alarms, auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllAlarms() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await alarmCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toAlarm);
+	}, [] as Alarm[]);
+}
+
+/** All timers, auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllTimers() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await timerCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toTimer);
+	}, [] as Timer[]);
+}
+
+/** All world clocks, sorted by sortOrder. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllWorldClocks() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await worldClockCollection.getAll(undefined, {
+			sortBy: 'sortOrder',
+			sortDirection: 'asc',
+		});
+		return locals.map(toWorldClock);
+	}, [] as WorldClock[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Filter Functions (for $derived) ──────────────────
+
+export function filterEnabledAlarms(alarms: Alarm[]): Alarm[] {
+	return alarms.filter((a) => a.enabled);
+}
+
+export function filterActiveTimers(timers: Timer[]): Timer[] {
+	return timers.filter((t) => t.status === 'running' || t.status === 'paused');
+}
+
+export function sortWorldClocksByOrder(clocks: WorldClock[]): WorldClock[] {
+	return [...clocks].sort((a, b) => a.sortOrder - b.sortOrder);
+}
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/alarms.svelte.ts b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/alarms.svelte.ts
index 699591076..e35201385 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/alarms.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/alarms.svelte.ts
@@ -1,76 +1,24 @@
 /**
- * Alarms Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Alarms Store — Mutation-Only Service
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (create, update, delete, toggle).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
 import { alarmCollection, type LocalAlarm } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-import type { Alarm, CreateAlarmInput, UpdateAlarmInput } from '@clock/shared';
+import { toAlarm } from '$lib/data/queries';
+import type { CreateAlarmInput, UpdateAlarmInput, Alarm } from '@clock/shared';
 
-// State — populated from IndexedDB
-let alarms = $state<Alarm[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalAlarm (IndexedDB record) to the shared Alarm type. */
-function toAlarm(local: LocalAlarm): Alarm {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'local',
-		label: local.label,
-		time: local.time,
-		enabled: local.enabled,
-		repeatDays: local.repeatDays,
-		snoozeMinutes: local.snoozeMinutes,
-		sound: local.sound,
-		vibrate: local.vibrate ?? null,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/** Load alarms from IndexedDB into the reactive state. */
-async function refreshAlarms() {
-	const localAlarms = await alarmCollection.getAll();
-	alarms = localAlarms.map(toAlarm);
-}
-
 export const alarmsStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get alarms() {
-		return alarms;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
-	get enabledAlarms() {
-		return alarms.filter((a) => a.enabled);
-	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Fetch all alarms — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchAlarms() {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			await refreshAlarms();
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to fetch alarms';
-			console.error('Failed to fetch alarms:', e);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-		return { success: true };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Create a new alarm — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Create a new alarm -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async createAlarm(input: CreateAlarmInput) {
 		error = null;
@@ -87,9 +35,7 @@ export const alarmsStore = {
 			};
 
 			const inserted = await alarmCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const newAlarm = toAlarm(inserted);
-			alarms = [...alarms, newAlarm];
-			return { success: true, data: newAlarm };
+			return { success: true, data: toAlarm(inserted) };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create alarm';
 			console.error('Failed to create alarm:', e);
@@ -98,7 +44,7 @@ export const alarmsStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Update an alarm — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Update an alarm -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async updateAlarm(id: string, input: UpdateAlarmInput) {
 		error = null;
@@ -114,9 +60,7 @@ export const alarmsStore = {
 
 			const updated = await alarmCollection.update(id, updateData);
 			if (updated) {
-				const updatedAlarm = toAlarm(updated);
-				alarms = alarms.map((a) => (a.id === id ? updatedAlarm : a));
-				return { success: true, data: updatedAlarm };
+				return { success: true, data: toAlarm(updated) };
 			}
 			return { success: false, error: 'Alarm not found' };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -129,21 +73,20 @@ export const alarmsStore = {
 	/**
 	 * Toggle alarm enabled state.
 	 */
-	async toggleAlarm(id: string) {
-		const alarm = alarms.find((a) => a.id === id);
+	async toggleAlarm(id: string, currentAlarms: Alarm[]) {
+		const alarm = currentAlarms.find((a) => a.id === id);
 		if (!alarm) return { success: false, error: 'Alarm not found' };
 
 		return this.updateAlarm(id, { enabled: !alarm.enabled });
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Delete an alarm — removes from IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Delete an alarm -- removes from IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async deleteAlarm(id: string) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			await alarmCollection.delete(id);
-			alarms = alarms.filter((a) => a.id !== id);
 			return { success: true };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete alarm';
@@ -151,31 +94,4 @@ export const alarmsStore = {
 			return { success: false, error: error };
 		}
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear all alarms (local state only).
-	 */
-	clear() {
-		alarms = [];
-		error = null;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * No longer relevant — all alarms are local and editable.
-	 */
-	get sessionAlarmCount(): number {
-		return 0;
-	},
-
-	get hasSessionAlarms(): boolean {
-		return false;
-	},
-
-	async migrateSessionAlarms(): Promise<void> {
-		// No-op: local-first mode handles data persistence automatically.
-	},
-
-	isSessionAlarm(_id: string): boolean {
-		return false;
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/timers.svelte.ts b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/timers.svelte.ts
index 1d8d4bf4b..0c5e3441e 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/timers.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/timers.svelte.ts
@@ -1,77 +1,25 @@
 /**
- * Timers Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Timers Store — Mutation-Only Service
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (create, update, delete, start, pause, reset).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
 import { timerCollection, type LocalTimer } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-import type { Timer, CreateTimerInput, UpdateTimerInput } from '@clock/shared';
+import { toTimer } from '$lib/data/queries';
+import type { CreateTimerInput, UpdateTimerInput } from '@clock/shared';
 import { ClockEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 
-// State — populated from IndexedDB
-let timers = $state<Timer[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalTimer (IndexedDB record) to the shared Timer type. */
-function toTimer(local: LocalTimer): Timer {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'local',
-		label: local.label,
-		durationSeconds: local.durationSeconds,
-		remainingSeconds: local.remainingSeconds,
-		status: local.status,
-		startedAt: local.startedAt,
-		pausedAt: local.pausedAt,
-		sound: local.sound,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/** Load timers from IndexedDB into the reactive state. */
-async function refreshTimers() {
-	const localTimers = await timerCollection.getAll();
-	timers = localTimers.map(toTimer);
-}
-
 export const timersStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get timers() {
-		return timers;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
-	get activeTimers() {
-		return timers.filter((t) => t.status === 'running' || t.status === 'paused');
-	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Fetch all timers — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchTimers() {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			await refreshTimers();
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to fetch timers';
-			console.error('Failed to fetch timers:', e);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-		return { success: true };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Create a new timer — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Create a new timer -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async createTimer(input: CreateTimerInput) {
 		error = null;
@@ -88,9 +36,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 			};
 
 			const inserted = await timerCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const newTimer = toTimer(inserted);
-			timers = [...timers, newTimer];
-			return { success: true, data: newTimer };
+			return { success: true, data: toTimer(inserted) };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create timer';
 			console.error('Failed to create timer:', e);
@@ -99,7 +45,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Update a timer — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Update a timer -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async updateTimer(id: string, input: UpdateTimerInput) {
 		error = null;
@@ -111,9 +57,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 
 			const updated = await timerCollection.update(id, updateData);
 			if (updated) {
-				const updatedTimer = toTimer(updated);
-				timers = timers.map((t) => (t.id === id ? updatedTimer : t));
-				return { success: true, data: updatedTimer };
+				return { success: true, data: toTimer(updated) };
 			}
 			return { success: false, error: 'Timer not found' };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -124,7 +68,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Start a timer — sets status to running with current timestamp.
+	 * Start a timer -- sets status to running with current timestamp.
 	 */
 	async startTimer(id: string) {
 		error = null;
@@ -146,9 +90,8 @@ export const timersStore = {
 			const updated = await timerCollection.update(id, updateData);
 			if (updated) {
 				const updatedTimer = toTimer(updated);
-				timers = timers.map((t) => (t.id === id ? updatedTimer : t));
 				ClockEvents.timerStarted(
-					(updatedTimer as Timer & { type?: string }).type as 'pomodoro' | 'stopwatch' | 'countdown'
+					(updatedTimer as any).type as 'pomodoro' | 'stopwatch' | 'countdown'
 				);
 				return { success: true, data: updatedTimer };
 			}
@@ -161,7 +104,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Pause a timer — calculates remaining seconds and saves.
+	 * Pause a timer -- calculates remaining seconds and saves.
 	 */
 	async pauseTimer(id: string) {
 		error = null;
@@ -185,9 +128,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 
 			const updated = await timerCollection.update(id, updateData);
 			if (updated) {
-				const updatedTimer = toTimer(updated);
-				timers = timers.map((t) => (t.id === id ? updatedTimer : t));
-				return { success: true, data: updatedTimer };
+				return { success: true, data: toTimer(updated) };
 			}
 			return { success: false, error: 'Timer not found' };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -198,7 +139,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Reset a timer — back to idle with full duration.
+	 * Reset a timer -- back to idle with full duration.
 	 */
 	async resetTimer(id: string) {
 		error = null;
@@ -212,9 +153,7 @@ export const timersStore = {
 
 			const updated = await timerCollection.update(id, updateData);
 			if (updated) {
-				const updatedTimer = toTimer(updated);
-				timers = timers.map((t) => (t.id === id ? updatedTimer : t));
-				return { success: true, data: updatedTimer };
+				return { success: true, data: toTimer(updated) };
 			}
 			return { success: false, error: 'Timer not found' };
 		} catch (e) {
@@ -225,13 +164,12 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Delete a timer — removes from IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Delete a timer -- removes from IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async deleteTimer(id: string) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			await timerCollection.delete(id);
-			timers = timers.filter((t) => t.id !== id);
 			return { success: true };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete timer';
@@ -241,36 +179,13 @@ export const timersStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Update local timer state (for countdown display).
+	 * Update remaining seconds in IndexedDB (for countdown display).
 	 */
-	updateLocalState(id: string, updates: Partial<Timer>) {
-		timers = timers.map((t) => (t.id === id ? { ...t, ...updates } : t));
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear all timers (local state only).
-	 */
-	clear() {
-		timers = [];
-		error = null;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * No longer relevant — all timers are local and editable.
-	 */
-	get sessionTimerCount(): number {
-		return 0;
-	},
-
-	get hasSessionTimers(): boolean {
-		return false;
-	},
-
-	async migrateSessionTimers(): Promise<void> {
-		// No-op: local-first mode handles data persistence automatically.
-	},
-
-	isSessionTimer(_id: string): boolean {
-		return false;
+	async updateLocalTimer(id: string, remainingSeconds: number) {
+		try {
+			await timerCollection.update(id, { remainingSeconds });
+		} catch (e) {
+			console.error('Failed to update local timer:', e);
+		}
 	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/world-clocks.svelte.ts b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/world-clocks.svelte.ts
index 4e850228b..252468d9a 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/world-clocks.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/lib/stores/world-clocks.svelte.ts
@@ -1,86 +1,36 @@
 /**
- * World Clocks Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * World Clocks Store — Mutation-Only Service
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (add, remove, reorder).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
 import { worldClockCollection, type LocalWorldClock } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-import type { WorldClock, CreateWorldClockInput } from '@clock/shared';
+import type { CreateWorldClockInput, WorldClock } from '@clock/shared';
 
-// State — populated from IndexedDB
-let worldClocks = $state<WorldClock[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalWorldClock (IndexedDB record) to the shared WorldClock type. */
-function toWorldClock(local: LocalWorldClock): WorldClock {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'local',
-		timezone: local.timezone,
-		cityName: local.cityName,
-		sortOrder: local.sortOrder,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/** Load world clocks from IndexedDB into the reactive state. */
-async function refreshWorldClocks() {
-	const localClocks = await worldClockCollection.getAll(undefined, {
-		sortBy: 'sortOrder',
-		sortDirection: 'asc',
-	});
-	worldClocks = localClocks.map(toWorldClock);
-}
-
 export const worldClocksStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get worldClocks() {
-		return worldClocks;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Fetch all world clocks — reads from IndexedDB.
+	 * Add a new world clock -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
-	async fetchWorldClocks() {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			await refreshWorldClocks();
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to fetch world clocks';
-			console.error('Failed to fetch world clocks:', e);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-		return { success: true };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Add a new world clock — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
-	 */
-	async addWorldClock(input: CreateWorldClockInput) {
+	async addWorldClock(input: CreateWorldClockInput, currentCount: number = 0) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			const newLocal: LocalWorldClock = {
 				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
 				timezone: input.timezone,
 				cityName: input.cityName,
-				sortOrder: worldClocks.length,
+				sortOrder: currentCount,
 			};
 
-			const inserted = await worldClockCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const newClock = toWorldClock(inserted);
-			worldClocks = [...worldClocks, newClock];
-			return { success: true, data: newClock };
+			await worldClockCollection.insert(newLocal);
+			return { success: true };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to add world clock';
 			console.error('Failed to add world clock:', e);
@@ -89,13 +39,12 @@ export const worldClocksStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Remove a world clock — removes from IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Remove a world clock -- removes from IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async removeWorldClock(id: string) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			await worldClockCollection.delete(id);
-			worldClocks = worldClocks.filter((wc) => wc.id !== id);
 			return { success: true };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to remove world clock';
@@ -105,26 +54,16 @@ export const worldClocksStore = {
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Reorder world clocks — updates sortOrder in IndexedDB.
+	 * Reorder world clocks -- updates sortOrder in IndexedDB.
 	 */
 	async reorder(ids: string[]) {
 		error = null;
 		try {
-			// Update local state immediately
-			worldClocks = ids
-				.map((id, index) => {
-					const wc = worldClocks.find((w) => w.id === id);
-					return wc ? { ...wc, sortOrder: index } : undefined;
-				})
-				.filter((wc): wc is WorldClock => wc !== undefined);
-
-			// Persist each order change to IndexedDB
 			for (let i = 0; i < ids.length; i++) {
 				await worldClockCollection.update(ids[i], {
 					sortOrder: i,
 				} as Partial<LocalWorldClock>);
 			}
-
 			return { success: true };
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to reorder world clocks';
@@ -132,12 +71,4 @@ export const worldClocksStore = {
 			return { success: false, error: error };
 		}
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear all world clocks (local state only).
-	 */
-	clear() {
-		worldClocks = [];
-		error = null;
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 75de9843f..885314288 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@
 	import { theme } from '$lib/stores/theme.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { userSettings } from '$lib/stores/user-settings.svelte';
-	import { alarmsStore } from '$lib/stores/alarms.svelte';
-	import { timersStore } from '$lib/stores/timers.svelte';
+	import { useAllAlarms, useAllTimers, useAllWorldClocks } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import {
 		THEME_DEFINITIONS,
 		DEFAULT_THEME_VARIANTS,
@@ -26,7 +25,6 @@
 	import { getLanguageDropdownItems, getCurrentLanguageLabel } from '@manacore/shared-i18n';
 	import { getPillAppItems } from '@manacore/shared-branding';
 	import { setLocale, supportedLocales } from '$lib/i18n';
-	import { alarmCollection, timerCollection } from '$lib/data/local-store';
 	import { clockOnboarding } from '$lib/stores/app-onboarding.svelte';
 	import { MiniOnboardingModal } from '@manacore/shared-app-onboarding';
 	import { SessionExpiredBanner, AuthGate, GuestWelcomeModal } from '@manacore/shared-auth-ui';
@@ -38,8 +36,16 @@
 		useAllTags as useAllSharedTags,
 	} from '@manacore/shared-stores';
 
-	// Shared tag store (local-first)
+	// Live queries — auto-update when IndexedDB changes (local writes, sync, other tabs)
+	const allAlarms = useAllAlarms();
+	const allTimers = useAllTimers();
+	const allWorldClocks = useAllWorldClocks();
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
+
+	// Provide data to child components via Svelte context
+	setContext('alarms', allAlarms);
+	setContext('timers', allTimers);
+	setContext('worldClocks', allWorldClocks);
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
 	// Guest welcome modal state
@@ -81,44 +87,38 @@
 		{ id: 'settings', label: 'Einstellungen', icon: 'settings', href: '/settings' },
 	];
 
-	// CommandBar search - search alarms and timers
+	// CommandBar search - search alarms and timers using live query data
 	async function handleCommandBarSearch(query: string): Promise<CommandBarItem[]> {
 		if (!query.trim()) return [];
 
 		const queryLower = query.toLowerCase();
 		const results: CommandBarItem[] = [];
 
-		try {
-			// Search alarms (local-first — reads from IndexedDB)
-			const alarms = await alarmCollection.getAll();
-			const matchingAlarms = alarms
-				.filter((alarm) => alarm.label?.toLowerCase().includes(queryLower))
-				.slice(0, 5)
-				.map((alarm) => ({
-					id: `alarm-${alarm.id}`,
-					title: alarm.label || 'Wecker',
-					subtitle: `⏰ ${alarm.time} ${alarm.enabled ? '(aktiv)' : '(inaktiv)'}`,
-				}));
-			results.push(...matchingAlarms);
+		// Search alarms (from live query)
+		const matchingAlarms = allAlarms.value
+			.filter((alarm) => alarm.label?.toLowerCase().includes(queryLower))
+			.slice(0, 5)
+			.map((alarm) => ({
+				id: `alarm-${alarm.id}`,
+				title: alarm.label || 'Wecker',
+				subtitle: `${alarm.time.slice(0, 5)} ${alarm.enabled ? '(aktiv)' : '(inaktiv)'}`,
+			}));
+		results.push(...matchingAlarms);
 
-			// Search timers (local-first — reads from IndexedDB)
-			const timers = await timerCollection.getAll();
-			const matchingTimers = timers
-				.filter((timer) => timer.label?.toLowerCase().includes(queryLower))
-				.slice(0, 5)
-				.map((timer) => {
-					const mins = Math.floor(timer.durationSeconds / 60);
-					const secs = timer.durationSeconds % 60;
-					return {
-						id: `timer-${timer.id}`,
-						title: timer.label || 'Timer',
-						subtitle: `⏱️ ${mins}:${secs.toString().padStart(2, '0')} ${timer.status === 'running' ? '(läuft)' : ''}`,
-					};
-				});
-			results.push(...matchingTimers);
-		} catch {
-			// Ignore errors
-		}
+		// Search timers (from live query)
+		const matchingTimers = allTimers.value
+			.filter((timer) => timer.label?.toLowerCase().includes(queryLower))
+			.slice(0, 5)
+			.map((timer) => {
+				const mins = Math.floor(timer.durationSeconds / 60);
+				const secs = timer.durationSeconds % 60;
+				return {
+					id: `timer-${timer.id}`,
+					title: timer.label || 'Timer',
+					subtitle: `${mins}:${secs.toString().padStart(2, '0')} ${timer.status === 'running' ? '(läuft)' : ''}`,
+				};
+			});
+		results.push(...matchingTimers);
 
 		return results.slice(0, 10);
 	}
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/alarms/+page.svelte b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/alarms/+page.svelte
index d96cb6f09..cbc7fa34e 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/alarms/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/alarms/+page.svelte
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { PageHeader, toast } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { alarmsStore } from '$lib/stores/alarms.svelte';
-	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
-	import type { CreateAlarmInput, Alarm } from '@clock/shared';
+	import type { Alarm } from '@clock/shared';
 	import { ALARM_SOUNDS, DEFAULT_ALARM_PRESETS } from '@clock/shared';
-	import { AlarmsSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
+
+	// Get live query data from layout context
+	const allAlarms: { readonly value: Alarm[] } = getContext('alarms');
 
 	// Quick create form (inline)
 	let newTime = $state('07:00');
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@
 
 	// Find existing alarm for a preset time
 	function findAlarmForPreset(presetTime: string): Alarm | undefined {
-		return alarmsStore.alarms.find((a) => a.time.slice(0, 5) === presetTime);
+		return allAlarms.value.find((a) => a.time.slice(0, 5) === presetTime);
 	}
 
 	// Toggle a preset alarm
@@ -35,7 +36,7 @@
 		const existingAlarm = findAlarmForPreset(presetTime);
 
 		if (existingAlarm) {
-			await alarmsStore.toggleAlarm(existingAlarm.id);
+			await alarmsStore.toggleAlarm(existingAlarm.id, allAlarms.value);
 		} else {
 			const result = await alarmsStore.createAlarm({
 				time: presetTime + ':00',
@@ -79,11 +80,6 @@
 		}
 	}
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		// Load alarms - works for both authenticated and guest mode
-		await alarmsStore.fetchAlarms();
-	});
-
 	function openEditModal(alarm: Alarm) {
 		editingId = alarm.id;
 		editTime = alarm.time.slice(0, 5);
@@ -136,7 +132,7 @@
 	}
 
 	async function handleToggle(id: string) {
-		await alarmsStore.toggleAlarm(id);
+		await alarmsStore.toggleAlarm(id, allAlarms.value);
 	}
 
 	function getRepeatText(days: number[] | null) {
@@ -191,63 +187,58 @@
 		</div>
 	{/if}
 
-	<!-- Loading State -->
-	{#if alarmsStore.loading}
-		<AlarmsSkeleton />
-	{:else}
-		<!-- Default Alarm Presets (Grid) -->
-		<div class="alarm-grid">
-			{#each DEFAULT_ALARM_PRESETS as preset}
-				{@const existingAlarm = findAlarmForPreset(preset.time)}
-				{@const isActive = existingAlarm?.enabled ?? false}
-				<div
-					class="alarm-tile"
-					class:active={isActive}
-					role="button"
-					tabindex="0"
-					onclick={() => togglePreset(preset.time, preset.label)}
-					onkeydown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && togglePreset(preset.time, preset.label)}
-				>
-					<div class="text-xl font-light text-foreground tabular-nums text-center">
-						{preset.time}
-					</div>
-					<div class="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground text-center truncate mt-0.5">
-						{existingAlarm?.label || preset.label}
-					</div>
+	<!-- Default Alarm Presets (Grid) -->
+	<div class="alarm-grid">
+		{#each DEFAULT_ALARM_PRESETS as preset}
+			{@const existingAlarm = findAlarmForPreset(preset.time)}
+			{@const isActive = existingAlarm?.enabled ?? false}
+			<div
+				class="alarm-tile"
+				class:active={isActive}
+				role="button"
+				tabindex="0"
+				onclick={() => togglePreset(preset.time, preset.label)}
+				onkeydown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && togglePreset(preset.time, preset.label)}
+			>
+				<div class="text-xl font-light text-foreground tabular-nums text-center">
+					{preset.time}
 				</div>
-			{/each}
-		</div>
-
-		<!-- Custom Alarms (Grid) -->
-		{@const customAlarms = alarmsStore.alarms.filter(
-			(a) => !DEFAULT_ALARM_PRESETS.some((p) => p.time === a.time.slice(0, 5))
-		)}
-		{#if customAlarms.length > 0}
-			<div class="mt-4">
-				<h2 class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-2 uppercase tracking-wide">
-					{$_('alarm.custom')}
-				</h2>
-				<div class="alarm-grid">
-					{#each customAlarms as alarm (alarm.id)}
-						<div
-							class="alarm-tile"
-							class:active={alarm.enabled}
-							role="button"
-							tabindex="0"
-							onclick={() => handleToggle(alarm.id)}
-							onkeydown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && handleToggle(alarm.id)}
-						>
-							<div class="text-xl font-light text-foreground tabular-nums text-center">
-								{alarm.time.slice(0, 5)}
-							</div>
-							<div class="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground text-center truncate mt-0.5">
-								{alarm.label || getRepeatText(alarm.repeatDays)}
-							</div>
-						</div>
-					{/each}
+				<div class="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground text-center truncate mt-0.5">
+					{existingAlarm?.label || preset.label}
 				</div>
 			</div>
-		{/if}
+		{/each}
+	</div>
+
+	<!-- Custom Alarms (Grid) -->
+	{@const customAlarms = allAlarms.value.filter(
+		(a) => !DEFAULT_ALARM_PRESETS.some((p) => p.time === a.time.slice(0, 5))
+	)}
+	{#if customAlarms.length > 0}
+		<div class="mt-4">
+			<h2 class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-2 uppercase tracking-wide">
+				{$_('alarm.custom')}
+			</h2>
+			<div class="alarm-grid">
+				{#each customAlarms as alarm (alarm.id)}
+					<div
+						class="alarm-tile"
+						class:active={alarm.enabled}
+						role="button"
+						tabindex="0"
+						onclick={() => handleToggle(alarm.id)}
+						onkeydown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && handleToggle(alarm.id)}
+					>
+						<div class="text-xl font-light text-foreground tabular-nums text-center">
+							{alarm.time.slice(0, 5)}
+						</div>
+						<div class="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground text-center truncate mt-0.5">
+							{alarm.label || getRepeatText(alarm.repeatDays)}
+						</div>
+					</div>
+				{/each}
+			</div>
+		</div>
 	{/if}
 
 	<!-- Edit Modal -->
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/timers/+page.svelte b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/timers/+page.svelte
index a1840b37b..cda333ef2 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/timers/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/timers/+page.svelte
@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { browser } from '$app/environment';
 	import { PageHeader, toast } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { timersStore } from '$lib/stores/timers.svelte';
-	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { QUICK_TIMER_PRESETS, formatDuration } from '@clock/shared';
-	import { TimersSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
+	import type { Timer } from '@clock/shared';
+
+	// Get live query data from layout context
+	const allTimersQuery: { readonly value: Timer[] } = getContext('timers');
 
 	// Form state (inline on page)
 	let formMinutes = $state(5);
@@ -24,12 +26,7 @@
 	}
 	let localTimers = $state<LocalTimer[]>([]);
 	let intervals: Map<string, ReturnType<typeof setInterval>> = new Map();
-	let allTimers = $derived([...timersStore.timers, ...localTimers]);
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		// Load timers - works for both authenticated and guest mode
-		await timersStore.fetchTimers();
-	});
+	let allTimers = $derived([...allTimersQuery.value, ...localTimers]);
 
 	onDestroy(() => {
 		intervals.forEach((interval) => clearInterval(interval));
@@ -69,7 +66,7 @@
 					}
 				}
 			} else {
-				const timer = timersStore.timers.find((t) => t.id === timerId);
+				const timer = allTimersQuery.value.find((t) => t.id === timerId);
 				if (!timer || timer.status !== 'running') {
 					clearInterval(interval);
 					intervals.delete(timerId);
@@ -216,10 +213,7 @@
 		{/each}
 	</div>
 
-	<!-- Loading State -->
-	{#if timersStore.loading}
-		<TimersSkeleton />
-	{:else if allTimers.length > 0}
+	{#if allTimers.length > 0}
 		<!-- Active Timers -->
 		<div>
 			<h2 class="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground mb-2 uppercase tracking-wide">
diff --git a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/world-clock/+page.svelte b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/world-clock/+page.svelte
index 2f9690077..335029453 100644
--- a/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/world-clock/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/clock/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/world-clock/+page.svelte
@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { PageHeader, toast } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { worldClocksStore } from '$lib/stores/world-clocks.svelte';
-	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { POPULAR_TIMEZONES } from '@clock/shared';
+	import type { WorldClock } from '@clock/shared';
 	import WorldMap from '$lib/components/WorldMap.svelte';
-	import { WorldClockSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
+
+	// Get live query data from layout context
+	const allWorldClocks: { readonly value: WorldClock[] } = getContext('worldClocks');
 
 	// State
 	let showAddModal = $state(false);
@@ -16,11 +18,11 @@
 	let showMap = $state(true);
 
 	// Selected city timezones for map highlighting
-	let selectedTimezones = $derived(worldClocksStore.worldClocks.map((wc) => wc.timezone));
+	let selectedTimezones = $derived(allWorldClocks.value.map((wc) => wc.timezone));
 
 	// Handle map city click
 	function handleMapCityClick(timezone: string, cityName: string) {
-		const alreadyAdded = worldClocksStore.worldClocks.some((wc) => wc.timezone === timezone);
+		const alreadyAdded = allWorldClocks.value.some((wc) => wc.timezone === timezone);
 		if (alreadyAdded) {
 			toast.info(`${cityName} ist bereits hinzugefügt`);
 		} else {
@@ -39,16 +41,10 @@
 			: POPULAR_TIMEZONES
 	);
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
-			await worldClocksStore.fetchWorldClocks();
-		}
-
-		// Update time every second
-		interval = setInterval(() => {
-			currentTime = new Date();
-		}, 1000);
-	});
+	// Update time every second
+	interval = setInterval(() => {
+		currentTime = new Date();
+	}, 1000);
 
 	onDestroy(() => {
 		if (interval) {
@@ -66,10 +62,10 @@
 	}
 
 	async function addCity(timezone: string, cityName: string) {
-		const result = await worldClocksStore.addWorldClock({
-			timezone,
-			cityName,
-		});
+		const result = await worldClocksStore.addWorldClock(
+			{ timezone, cityName },
+			allWorldClocks.value.length
+		);
 
 		if (result.success) {
 			toast.success(`${cityName} hinzugefügt`);
@@ -204,9 +200,7 @@
 	{/if}
 
 	<!-- World Clock List -->
-	{#if worldClocksStore.loading}
-		<WorldClockSkeleton />
-	{:else if worldClocksStore.sortedWorldClocks.length === 0}
+	{#if allWorldClocks.value.length === 0}
 		<div class="card py-12 text-center">
 			<p class="text-lg text-muted-foreground">{$_('worldClock.noClocks')}</p>
 			<button class="btn btn-primary mt-4" onclick={openAddModal}>
@@ -215,7 +209,7 @@
 		</div>
 	{:else}
 		<div class="grid gap-4 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
-			{#each worldClocksStore.sortedWorldClocks as clock (clock.id)}
+			{#each allWorldClocks.value as clock (clock.id)}
 				{@const isDay = isDaytime(clock.timezone)}
 				<div class="world-clock-card relative">
 					<!-- Delete button -->
@@ -295,9 +289,7 @@
 				<!-- Timezone list -->
 				<div class="flex-1 overflow-y-auto -mx-4 px-4">
 					{#each filteredTimezones as tz}
-						{@const alreadyAdded = worldClocksStore.worldClocks.some(
-							(wc) => wc.timezone === tz.timezone
-						)}
+						{@const alreadyAdded = allWorldClocks.value.some((wc) => wc.timezone === tz.timezone)}
 						<button
 							class="flex w-full items-center justify-between rounded-lg p-3 text-left hover:bg-muted transition-colors"
 							class:opacity-50={alreadyAdded}
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactDetailModal.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactDetailModal.svelte
index 273e61fb1..b1481c51f 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactDetailModal.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactDetailModal.svelte
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { contactsApi, photoApi, type Contact } from '$lib/api/contacts';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
 	import ContactNotes from './ContactNotes.svelte';
 	import ContactTasks from './ContactTasks.svelte';
 	import { ContactDetailSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
@@ -135,12 +134,6 @@
 	}
 
 	async function handleSave() {
-		// Demo contact: show auth gate
-		if (contactsStore.isDemoContact(contactId)) {
-			window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-auth-gate'));
-			return;
-		}
-
 		saving = true;
 		error = null;
 		try {
@@ -184,12 +177,6 @@
 	}
 
 	async function handleDelete() {
-		// Demo contact: show auth gate
-		if (contactsStore.isDemoContact(contactId)) {
-			window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-auth-gate'));
-			return;
-		}
-
 		if (!confirm('Kontakt wirklich löschen?')) return;
 		deleting = true;
 		try {
@@ -204,12 +191,6 @@
 	async function handleToggleFavorite() {
 		if (!contact) return;
 
-		// Demo contact: show auth gate
-		if (contactsStore.isDemoContact(contactId)) {
-			window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-auth-gate'));
-			return;
-		}
-
 		try {
 			contact = await contactsApi.toggleFavorite(contactId);
 		} catch (e) {
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactList.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactList.svelte
index fe5fd93bc..2fd257466 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactList.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/ContactList.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
 	import { viewModeStore } from '$lib/stores/view-mode.svelte';
@@ -7,24 +7,24 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import ContactGridView from '$lib/components/views/ContactGridView.svelte';
 	import ContactAlphabetView from '$lib/components/views/ContactAlphabetView.svelte';
-	import { ContactListSkeleton, ContactGridSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
 	import { batchApi } from '$lib/api/batch';
 	import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { newContactModalStore } from '$lib/stores/new-contact-modal.svelte';
+	import type { Contact } from '$lib/api/contacts';
 
-	// Infinite scroll
-	let intersectionObserver: IntersectionObserver | null = null;
-	let loadMoreTrigger: HTMLDivElement;
+	// Get reactive contacts from context (live query)
+	const allContacts: { readonly value: Contact[] } = getContext('contacts');
 
 	// Batch selection state
 	let selectionMode = $state(false);
 	let selectedIds = $state<Set<string>>(new Set());
 	let batchLoading = $state(false);
 
+	// Derived: non-archived contacts (the main working set)
+	let contacts = $derived(allContacts.value.filter((c) => !c.isArchived));
+
 	// Derived state for selection
-	let allSelected = $derived(
-		contactsStore.contacts.length > 0 && contactsStore.contacts.every((c) => selectedIds.has(c.id))
-	);
+	let allSelected = $derived(contacts.length > 0 && contacts.every((c) => selectedIds.has(c.id)));
 
 	// Helper functions for birthday filtering
 	function isBirthdayToday(birthday: string | null | undefined): boolean {
@@ -57,13 +57,13 @@
 		return bday.getMonth() === today.getMonth();
 	}
 
-	function isContactIncomplete(contact: (typeof contactsStore.contacts)[0]): boolean {
+	function isContactIncomplete(contact: Contact): boolean {
 		return !contact.phone && !contact.mobile && !contact.email;
 	}
 
 	// Filtered and sorted contacts (using filter store)
 	let filteredContacts = $derived.by(() => {
-		let result = [...contactsStore.contacts];
+		let result = [...contacts];
 
 		// Apply search filter from InputBar
 		const searchQuery = contactsFilterStore.searchQuery?.toLowerCase().trim();
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
 		if (allSelected) {
 			selectedIds = new Set();
 		} else {
-			selectedIds = new Set(contactsStore.contacts.map((c) => c.id));
+			selectedIds = new Set(contacts.map((c) => c.id));
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -186,7 +186,6 @@
 			toastStore.success(`${result.success} Kontakte gelöscht`);
 			selectedIds = new Set();
 			selectionMode = false;
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
 		} catch (e) {
 			toastStore.error(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Löschen');
 		} finally {
@@ -203,7 +202,6 @@
 			toastStore.success(`${result.success} Kontakte archiviert`);
 			selectedIds = new Set();
 			selectionMode = false;
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
 		} catch (e) {
 			toastStore.error(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Archivieren');
 		} finally {
@@ -220,7 +218,6 @@
 			toastStore.success(`${result.success} Kontakte zu Favoriten hinzugefügt`);
 			selectedIds = new Set();
 			selectionMode = false;
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
 		} catch (e) {
 			toastStore.error(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler');
 		} finally {
@@ -228,67 +225,7 @@
 		}
 	}
 
-	function setupInfiniteScroll() {
-		if (intersectionObserver) {
-			intersectionObserver.disconnect();
-		}
-
-		intersectionObserver = new IntersectionObserver(
-			(entries) => {
-				const entry = entries[0];
-				if (entry?.isIntersecting && contactsStore.hasMore && !contactsStore.loadingMore) {
-					contactsStore.loadMore();
-				}
-			},
-			{
-				rootMargin: '200px',
-				threshold: 0.1,
-			}
-		);
-
-		if (loadMoreTrigger) {
-			intersectionObserver.observe(loadMoreTrigger);
-		}
-	}
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		// Only load if not already loaded
-		if (contactsStore.contacts.length === 0 && !contactsStore.selfContact) {
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
-		}
-
-		// Setup infinite scroll after DOM is ready
-		setupInfiniteScroll();
-	});
-
-	onDestroy(() => {
-		if (intersectionObserver) {
-			intersectionObserver.disconnect();
-		}
-	});
-
-	// Re-setup observer when trigger element changes
-	$effect(() => {
-		if (loadMoreTrigger && intersectionObserver) {
-			intersectionObserver.disconnect();
-			intersectionObserver.observe(loadMoreTrigger);
-		}
-	});
-
-	// Reload contacts when tag filter changes (tag filtering is server-side)
-	let lastTagId: string | null = null;
-	$effect(() => {
-		const currentTagId = contactsFilterStore.selectedTagId;
-		if (currentTagId !== lastTagId) {
-			lastTagId = currentTagId;
-			if (currentTagId) {
-				contactsStore.setTagId(currentTagId);
-			} else {
-				contactsStore.setTagId(undefined);
-			}
-			contactsStore.loadContacts();
-		}
-	});
+	// Tag filtering is now client-side via the filteredContacts $derived
 </script>
 
 <div class="space-y-6">
@@ -372,14 +309,8 @@
 		</div>
 	{/if}
 
-	<!-- Loading state with skeleton -->
-	{#if contactsStore.loading}
-		{#if viewModeStore.mode === 'grid'}
-			<ContactGridSkeleton count={8} />
-		{:else}
-			<ContactListSkeleton count={10} />
-		{/if}
-	{:else if contactsStore.contacts.length === 0 && !contactsStore.selfContact}
+	<!-- Empty state -->
+	{#if contacts.length === 0}
 		<!-- Empty state -->
 		<div class="text-center py-12">
 			<div class="text-6xl mb-4">👤</div>
@@ -390,45 +321,6 @@
 			</button>
 		</div>
 	{:else}
-		<!-- Self Contact Card ("My Card") -->
-		{#if contactsStore.selfContact}
-			{@const self = contactsStore.selfContact}
-			<button type="button" class="self-contact-card" onclick={() => goto(`/contacts/${self.id}`)}>
-				<div class="self-contact-avatar">
-					{#if self.photoUrl}
-						<img
-							src={self.photoUrl}
-							alt={self.displayName || ''}
-							class="w-full h-full object-cover rounded-full"
-						/>
-					{:else}
-						<span class="text-lg font-semibold text-primary">
-							{(self.firstName?.[0] || self.email?.[0] || '?').toUpperCase()}
-						</span>
-					{/if}
-				</div>
-				<div class="flex-1 min-w-0 text-left">
-					<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-						<span class="font-semibold text-foreground truncate">
-							{self.displayName || self.email || $_('contacts.myCard')}
-						</span>
-						<span class="self-badge">{$_('contacts.me')}</span>
-					</div>
-					{#if self.email}
-						<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground truncate">{self.email}</p>
-					{/if}
-				</div>
-				<svg
-					class="w-5 h-5 text-muted-foreground shrink-0"
-					fill="none"
-					stroke="currentColor"
-					viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-				>
-					<path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" />
-				</svg>
-			</button>
-		{/if}
-
 		<!-- Contacts View -->
 		{#if viewModeStore.mode === 'grid'}
 			<ContactGridView
@@ -451,69 +343,15 @@
 			/>
 		{/if}
 
-		<!-- Infinite scroll trigger & loading more indicator -->
-		{#if contactsStore.hasMore}
-			<div bind:this={loadMoreTrigger} class="load-more-trigger">
-				{#if contactsStore.loadingMore}
-					<div class="loading-more">
-						<div class="loading-spinner"></div>
-						<span>{$_('common.loadingMore')}</span>
-					</div>
-				{/if}
-			</div>
-		{/if}
-
 		<!-- Total count -->
 		<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground text-center">
-			{contactsStore.contacts.length} / {contactsStore.total}
-			{contactsStore.total === 1 ? $_('contacts.contact') : $_('contacts.contactsPlural')}
+			{contacts.length}
+			{contacts.length === 1 ? $_('contacts.contact') : $_('contacts.contactsPlural')}
 		</p>
 	{/if}
 </div>
 
 <style>
-	.self-contact-card {
-		display: flex;
-		align-items: center;
-		gap: 0.75rem;
-		width: 100%;
-		padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
-		background: hsl(var(--color-surface));
-		border: 1px solid hsl(var(--color-border));
-		border-radius: 0.75rem;
-		cursor: pointer;
-		transition: all 0.2s ease;
-	}
-
-	.self-contact-card:hover {
-		background: hsl(var(--color-surface-hover, var(--color-muted)));
-		border-color: hsl(var(--color-primary) / 0.3);
-	}
-
-	.self-contact-avatar {
-		width: 2.75rem;
-		height: 2.75rem;
-		border-radius: 50%;
-		background: hsl(var(--color-primary) / 0.1);
-		display: flex;
-		align-items: center;
-		justify-content: center;
-		overflow: hidden;
-		shrink: 0;
-	}
-
-	.self-badge {
-		font-size: 0.625rem;
-		font-weight: 600;
-		text-transform: uppercase;
-		letter-spacing: 0.05em;
-		padding: 0.125rem 0.375rem;
-		border-radius: 0.25rem;
-		background: hsl(var(--color-primary) / 0.1);
-		color: hsl(var(--color-primary));
-		white-space: nowrap;
-	}
-
 	.batch-actions-bar {
 		display: flex;
 		align-items: center;
@@ -554,35 +392,4 @@
 		background: hsl(var(--color-error) / 0.15);
 		color: hsl(var(--color-error));
 	}
-
-	/* Infinite scroll */
-	.load-more-trigger {
-		height: 1px;
-		margin-top: 1rem;
-	}
-
-	.loading-more {
-		display: flex;
-		align-items: center;
-		justify-content: center;
-		gap: 0.75rem;
-		padding: 1.5rem;
-		color: hsl(var(--muted-foreground));
-		font-size: 0.875rem;
-	}
-
-	.loading-spinner {
-		width: 1.25rem;
-		height: 1.25rem;
-		border: 2px solid hsl(var(--muted));
-		border-top-color: hsl(var(--primary));
-		border-radius: 50%;
-		animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
-	}
-
-	@keyframes spin {
-		to {
-			transform: rotate(360deg);
-		}
-	}
 </style>
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/NewContactModal.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/NewContactModal.svelte
index 3372fffb4..989c9d312 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/NewContactModal.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/NewContactModal.svelte
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { contactsApi, photoApi } from '$lib/api/contacts';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { newContactModalStore } from '$lib/stores/new-contact-modal.svelte';
 	import SocialMediaFields from './forms/SocialMediaFields.svelte';
@@ -177,8 +176,7 @@
 				}
 			}
 
-			// Reload contacts list
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
+			// Live query auto-updates — no manual reload needed
 			onSuccess?.();
 			onClose();
 		} catch (e) {
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/import/GoogleImport.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/import/GoogleImport.svelte
index ec099c60d..3765d150a 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/import/GoogleImport.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/components/import/GoogleImport.svelte
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 		type GoogleStatus,
 		type GoogleImportResult,
 	} from '$lib/api/google';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
+	// contactsStore removed — live queries auto-update
 	import { GoogleImportSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
 	import { ContactsEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 
@@ -130,8 +130,7 @@
 			result = await googleApi.importContacts(Array.from(selectedContacts));
 			step = 'result';
 			ContactsEvents.contactImported('google', result.imported);
-			// Refresh contacts list
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
+			// Live query auto-updates — no manual reload needed
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to import';
 		} finally {
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..54591dd09
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Filter Helpers for Contacts
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import { contactCollection, type LocalContact } from './local-store';
+import type { Contact } from '$lib/api/contacts';
+
+// ─── Type Converter ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Convert a LocalContact (IndexedDB record) to the shared Contact type. */
+export function toContact(local: LocalContact): Contact {
+	const firstName = local.firstName || null;
+	const lastName = local.lastName || null;
+	const displayName = [firstName, lastName].filter(Boolean).join(' ') || null;
+
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		firstName,
+		lastName,
+		displayName,
+		email: local.email || null,
+		phone: local.phone || null,
+		company: local.company || null,
+		jobTitle: local.jobTitle || null,
+		notes: local.notes || null,
+		photoUrl: local.photoUrl || null,
+		birthday: local.birthday || null,
+		tags: (local.tags || []).map((name, i) => ({ id: `tag-${i}`, name, color: null })),
+		isFavorite: local.isFavorite ?? false,
+		isArchived: local.isArchived ?? false,
+		isSelf: false,
+		visibility: 'private',
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ─────────
+
+/** All contacts, sorted by firstName. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllContacts() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await contactCollection.getAll(undefined, {
+			sortBy: 'firstName',
+			sortDirection: 'asc',
+		});
+		return locals.map(toContact);
+	}, [] as Contact[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Filter Functions (for $derived) ──────────────────
+
+/** Filter contacts by search query across multiple fields. */
+export function searchContacts(contacts: Contact[], query: string): Contact[] {
+	if (!query.trim()) return contacts;
+	const search = query.toLowerCase().trim();
+	return contacts.filter(
+		(c) =>
+			c.firstName?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
+			c.lastName?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
+			c.displayName?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
+			c.email?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
+			c.company?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
+			c.phone?.toLowerCase().includes(search)
+	);
+}
+
+/** Filter contacts to favorites only. */
+export function filterFavorites(contacts: Contact[]): Contact[] {
+	return contacts.filter((c) => c.isFavorite);
+}
+
+/** Filter contacts to archived only. */
+export function filterArchived(contacts: Contact[]): Contact[] {
+	return contacts.filter((c) => c.isArchived);
+}
+
+/** Filter contacts to non-archived only. */
+export function filterActive(contacts: Contact[]): Contact[] {
+	return contacts.filter((c) => !c.isArchived);
+}
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/stores/contacts.svelte.ts b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/stores/contacts.svelte.ts
index 66beb0b82..056d23de8 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/stores/contacts.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/lib/stores/contacts.svelte.ts
@@ -1,235 +1,64 @@
 /**
- * Contacts Store — Local-First with IndexedDB
+ * Contacts Store — Mutation-Only
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery (see $lib/data/queries.ts).
+ * This store only exposes mutations that write to IndexedDB.
+ * The live queries will automatically pick up the changes.
  */
 
 import { contactCollection, type LocalContact } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-import type { Contact, ContactFilters } from '$lib/api/contacts';
+import type { Contact } from '$lib/api/contacts';
+import { toContact } from '$lib/data/queries';
 import { ContactsEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 
-// State — populated from IndexedDB
-let contacts = $state<Contact[]>([]);
-let selfContact = $state<Contact | null>(null);
-let selectedContact = $state<Contact | null>(null);
-let loading = $state(false);
-let loadingMore = $state(false);
-let error = $state<string | null>(null);
-let total = $state(0);
-let filters = $state<ContactFilters>({});
-let hasMore = $state(false);
-
-/** Convert a LocalContact (IndexedDB record) to the shared Contact type. */
-function toContact(local: LocalContact): Contact {
-	const firstName = local.firstName || null;
-	const lastName = local.lastName || null;
-	const displayName = [firstName, lastName].filter(Boolean).join(' ') || null;
-
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'local',
-		firstName,
-		lastName,
-		displayName,
-		email: local.email || null,
-		phone: local.phone || null,
-		company: local.company || null,
-		jobTitle: local.jobTitle || null,
-		notes: local.notes || null,
-		photoUrl: local.photoUrl || null,
-		birthday: local.birthday || null,
-		tags: (local.tags || []).map((name, i) => ({ id: `tag-${i}`, name, color: null })),
-		isFavorite: local.isFavorite ?? false,
-		isArchived: local.isArchived ?? false,
-		isSelf: false,
-		visibility: 'private',
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/** Load contacts from IndexedDB into reactive state. */
-async function refreshContacts(appliedFilters?: ContactFilters) {
-	const filter: Partial<LocalContact> = {};
-	if (appliedFilters?.isFavorite !== undefined) filter.isFavorite = appliedFilters.isFavorite;
-	if (appliedFilters?.isArchived !== undefined) filter.isArchived = appliedFilters.isArchived;
-
-	let localContacts = await contactCollection.getAll(
-		Object.keys(filter).length > 0 ? filter : undefined,
-		{ sortBy: 'firstName', sortDirection: 'asc' }
-	);
-
-	// Client-side search filter
-	if (appliedFilters?.search) {
-		const search = appliedFilters.search.toLowerCase();
-		localContacts = localContacts.filter(
-			(c) =>
-				c.firstName?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
-				c.lastName?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
-				c.email?.toLowerCase().includes(search) ||
-				c.company?.toLowerCase().includes(search)
-		);
-	}
-
-	contacts = localContacts.map(toContact);
-	total = contacts.length;
-	hasMore = false;
-}
-
 export const contactsStore = {
-	// Getters
-	get contacts() {
-		return contacts;
-	},
-	get selfContact() {
-		return selfContact;
-	},
-	get selectedContact() {
-		return selectedContact;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
-	get loadingMore() {
-		return loadingMore;
-	},
-	get error() {
-		return error;
-	},
-	get total() {
-		return total;
-	},
-	get filters() {
-		return filters;
-	},
-	get hasMore() {
-		return hasMore;
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Load contacts with optional filters — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async loadContacts(newFilters?: ContactFilters) {
-		if (newFilters) {
-			filters = { ...filters, ...newFilters };
-		}
-
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			await refreshContacts(filters);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load contacts';
-			console.error('Failed to load contacts:', e);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Load more contacts (infinite scroll) — no-op in local-first mode since all data is local.
-	 */
-	async loadMore() {
-		// All contacts are already loaded from IndexedDB
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Load a single contact by ID — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async loadContact(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const local = await contactCollection.get(id);
-			if (local) {
-				selectedContact = toContact(local);
-				return selectedContact;
-			}
-			return null;
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load contact';
-			console.error('Failed to load contact:', e);
-			return null;
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * Create a new contact — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async createContact(data: Partial<Contact>) {
-		error = null;
+		const newLocal: LocalContact = {
+			id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+			firstName: data.firstName ?? undefined,
+			lastName: data.lastName ?? undefined,
+			email: data.email ?? undefined,
+			phone: data.phone ?? undefined,
+			company: data.company ?? undefined,
+			jobTitle: data.jobTitle ?? undefined,
+			notes: data.notes ?? undefined,
+			photoUrl: data.photoUrl ?? undefined,
+			birthday: data.birthday ?? undefined,
+			tags: data.tags?.map((t) => t.name) ?? [],
+			isFavorite: false,
+			isArchived: false,
+		};
 
-		try {
-			const newLocal: LocalContact = {
-				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
-				firstName: data.firstName ?? undefined,
-				lastName: data.lastName ?? undefined,
-				email: data.email ?? undefined,
-				phone: data.phone ?? undefined,
-				company: data.company ?? undefined,
-				jobTitle: data.jobTitle ?? undefined,
-				notes: data.notes ?? undefined,
-				photoUrl: data.photoUrl ?? undefined,
-				birthday: data.birthday ?? undefined,
-				tags: data.tags?.map((t) => t.name) ?? [],
-				isFavorite: false,
-				isArchived: false,
-			};
-
-			const inserted = await contactCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const newContact = toContact(inserted);
-			contacts = [newContact, ...contacts];
-			total += 1;
-			ContactsEvents.contactCreated();
-			return newContact;
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create contact';
-			console.error('Failed to create contact:', e);
-			throw e;
-		}
+		const inserted = await contactCollection.insert(newLocal);
+		ContactsEvents.contactCreated();
+		return toContact(inserted);
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Update a contact — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async updateContact(id: string, data: Partial<Contact>) {
-		error = null;
+		const updateData: Partial<LocalContact> = {};
+		if (data.firstName !== undefined) updateData.firstName = data.firstName ?? undefined;
+		if (data.lastName !== undefined) updateData.lastName = data.lastName ?? undefined;
+		if (data.email !== undefined) updateData.email = data.email ?? undefined;
+		if (data.phone !== undefined) updateData.phone = data.phone ?? undefined;
+		if (data.company !== undefined) updateData.company = data.company ?? undefined;
+		if (data.jobTitle !== undefined) updateData.jobTitle = data.jobTitle ?? undefined;
+		if (data.notes !== undefined) updateData.notes = data.notes ?? undefined;
+		if (data.photoUrl !== undefined) updateData.photoUrl = data.photoUrl ?? undefined;
+		if (data.birthday !== undefined) updateData.birthday = data.birthday ?? undefined;
+		if (data.tags !== undefined) updateData.tags = data.tags?.map((t) => t.name) ?? [];
+		if (data.isFavorite !== undefined) updateData.isFavorite = data.isFavorite;
+		if (data.isArchived !== undefined) updateData.isArchived = data.isArchived;
 
-		try {
-			const updateData: Partial<LocalContact> = {};
-			if (data.firstName !== undefined) updateData.firstName = data.firstName ?? undefined;
-			if (data.lastName !== undefined) updateData.lastName = data.lastName ?? undefined;
-			if (data.email !== undefined) updateData.email = data.email ?? undefined;
-			if (data.phone !== undefined) updateData.phone = data.phone ?? undefined;
-			if (data.company !== undefined) updateData.company = data.company ?? undefined;
-			if (data.jobTitle !== undefined) updateData.jobTitle = data.jobTitle ?? undefined;
-			if (data.notes !== undefined) updateData.notes = data.notes ?? undefined;
-			if (data.photoUrl !== undefined) updateData.photoUrl = data.photoUrl ?? undefined;
-			if (data.birthday !== undefined) updateData.birthday = data.birthday ?? undefined;
-			if (data.tags !== undefined) updateData.tags = data.tags?.map((t) => t.name) ?? [];
-			if (data.isFavorite !== undefined) updateData.isFavorite = data.isFavorite;
-			if (data.isArchived !== undefined) updateData.isArchived = data.isArchived;
-
-			const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, updateData);
-			if (updated) {
-				const updatedContact = toContact(updated);
-				contacts = contacts.map((c) => (c.id === id ? updatedContact : c));
-				if (selectedContact?.id === id) {
-					selectedContact = updatedContact;
-				}
-				ContactsEvents.contactUpdated();
-				return updatedContact;
-			}
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to update contact';
-			console.error('Failed to update contact:', e);
-			throw e;
+		const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, updateData);
+		if (updated) {
+			ContactsEvents.contactUpdated();
+			return toContact(updated);
 		}
 	},
 
@@ -237,46 +66,23 @@ export const contactsStore = {
 	 * Delete a contact — removes from IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async deleteContact(id: string) {
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			await contactCollection.delete(id);
-			contacts = contacts.filter((c) => c.id !== id);
-			total -= 1;
-			if (selectedContact?.id === id) {
-				selectedContact = null;
-			}
-			ContactsEvents.contactDeleted();
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete contact';
-			console.error('Failed to delete contact:', e);
-			throw e;
-		}
+		await contactCollection.delete(id);
+		ContactsEvents.contactDeleted();
 	},
 
 	/**
 	 * Toggle favorite status — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async toggleFavorite(id: string) {
-		try {
-			const local = await contactCollection.get(id);
-			if (!local) return;
+		const local = await contactCollection.get(id);
+		if (!local) return;
 
-			const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, {
-				isFavorite: !local.isFavorite,
-			} as Partial<LocalContact>);
-			if (updated) {
-				const updatedContact = toContact(updated);
-				contacts = contacts.map((c) => (c.id === id ? updatedContact : c));
-				if (selectedContact?.id === id) {
-					selectedContact = updatedContact;
-				}
-				ContactsEvents.contactFavorited();
-				return updatedContact;
-			}
-		} catch (e) {
-			console.error('Failed to toggle favorite:', e);
-			throw e;
+		const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, {
+			isFavorite: !local.isFavorite,
+		} as Partial<LocalContact>);
+		if (updated) {
+			ContactsEvents.contactFavorited();
+			return toContact(updated);
 		}
 	},
 
@@ -284,58 +90,18 @@ export const contactsStore = {
 	 * Toggle archive status — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async toggleArchive(id: string) {
-		try {
-			const local = await contactCollection.get(id);
-			if (!local) return;
+		const local = await contactCollection.get(id);
+		if (!local) return;
 
-			const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, {
-				isArchived: !local.isArchived,
-			} as Partial<LocalContact>);
-			if (updated) {
-				// Remove from current view (archived/unarchived toggle)
-				contacts = contacts.filter((c) => c.id !== id);
-				total -= 1;
-				if (selectedContact?.id === id) {
-					selectedContact = null;
-				}
-				ContactsEvents.contactArchived();
-				return toContact(updated);
-			}
-		} catch (e) {
-			console.error('Failed to toggle archive:', e);
-			throw e;
+		const updated = await contactCollection.update(id, {
+			isArchived: !local.isArchived,
+		} as Partial<LocalContact>);
+		if (updated) {
+			ContactsEvents.contactArchived();
+			return toContact(updated);
 		}
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Clear filters and reload.
-	 */
-	async clearFilters() {
-		filters = {};
-		await this.loadContacts();
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Set search query.
-	 */
-	setSearch(search: string) {
-		filters = { ...filters, search };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Set tag filter.
-	 */
-	setTagId(tagId: string | undefined) {
-		filters = { ...filters, tagId };
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear selected contact.
-	 */
-	clearSelected() {
-		selectedContact = null;
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * No longer relevant — all contacts are local and editable.
 	 */
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 045cec11f..988112e6b 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 	import { setLocale, supportedLocales } from '$lib/i18n';
 	import ContactDetailModal from '$lib/components/ContactDetailModal.svelte';
 	import NewContactModal from '$lib/components/NewContactModal.svelte';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
+	import { useAllContacts } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { newContactModalStore } from '$lib/stores/new-contact-modal.svelte';
 	import { contactsApi, tagsApi } from '$lib/api/contacts';
 	import { viewModeStore } from '$lib/stores/view-mode.svelte';
@@ -71,6 +71,10 @@
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
+	// Live contacts query + context
+	const allContacts = useAllContacts();
+	setContext('contacts', allContacts);
+
 	// Check if we're on a contact detail route
 	const contactDetailMatch = $derived($page.url.pathname.match(/^\/contacts\/([0-9a-f-]{36})$/i));
 	const showContactModal = $derived(!!contactDetailMatch);
@@ -225,9 +229,8 @@
 		goto('/login');
 	}
 
-	async function handleCloseContactModal() {
-		// Refresh contacts list in case something was changed
-		await contactsStore.loadContacts();
+	function handleCloseContactModal() {
+		// No need to refresh — live query auto-updates
 		goto('/', { replaceState: false });
 	}
 
@@ -322,9 +325,6 @@
 		// Show guest welcome modal on first visit
 		initGuestWelcome();
 
-		// Load contacts from IndexedDB (guest seed or synced data)
-		await contactsStore.loadContacts();
-
 		// Load user settings only when authenticated
 		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			await userSettings.load();
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@
 
 				<!-- Contacts Toolbar (FAB + expandable bar) - only on main page -->
 				{#if showContactsToolbar}
-					<ContactsToolbar contacts={contactsStore.contacts} />
+					<ContactsToolbar contacts={allContacts.value} />
 				{/if}
 			{/if}
 
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/data/+page.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/data/+page.svelte
index afe23b2c2..5b39a53e1 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/data/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/data/+page.svelte
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	import GoogleImport from '$lib/components/import/GoogleImport.svelte';
 	import { importApi, type ImportPreviewResponse, type DuplicateAction } from '$lib/api/import';
 	import { exportApi, type ExportFormat } from '$lib/api/export';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
+	// contactsStore removed — live queries auto-update
 	import { ImportPreviewSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
 	import { ContactsEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 	import '$lib/i18n';
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 			importStep = 'result';
 			const fileExt = selectedFile?.name?.endsWith('.csv') ? 'csv' : 'vcard';
 			ContactsEvents.contactImported(fileExt as 'csv' | 'vcard', importResult?.imported);
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts();
+			// Live query auto-updates — no manual reload needed
 		} catch (e) {
 			importError = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Importieren';
 		} finally {
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
index b2c97a600..60744580e 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 		pageTitle="Wähle dein Abo"
 		subscriptionsTitle="Abonnements"
 		packagesTitle="Einmal-Pakete"
-		yearlyDiscount="2 Monate gratis"
+		yearlyDiscount="20% Rabatt"
 	/>
 </div>
 
diff --git a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
index 28a34ce71..3fa818718 100644
--- a/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/contacts/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { COLORS } from '@manacore/spiral-db';
 	import { spiralStore } from '$lib/stores/spiral.svelte';
-	import { contactsStore } from '$lib/stores/contacts.svelte';
 	import SpiralCanvas from '$lib/components/SpiralCanvas.svelte';
+	import type { Contact } from '$lib/api/contacts';
+
+	// Get reactive contacts from context (live query)
+	const allContacts: { readonly value: Contact[] } = getContext('contacts');
 
 	let zoom = $state(10);
 	let showGrid = $state(false);
@@ -11,7 +14,7 @@
 	let fileInput: HTMLInputElement;
 
 	function handleImportContacts() {
-		spiralStore.importContacts(contactsStore.contacts);
+		spiralStore.importContacts(allContacts.value);
 	}
 
 	function handlePixelClick(index: number) {
@@ -30,12 +33,10 @@
 		input.value = '';
 	}
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		if (contactsStore.contacts.length === 0) {
-			await contactsStore.loadContacts({});
-		}
-		if (contactsStore.contacts.length > 0) {
-			handleImportContacts();
+	// Auto-import when contacts become available
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (allContacts.value.length > 0) {
+			spiralStore.importContacts(allContacts.value);
 		}
 	});
 </script>
@@ -183,9 +184,9 @@
 				<button
 					class="btn"
 					onclick={handleImportContacts}
-					disabled={contactsStore.contacts.length === 0}
+					disabled={allContacts.value.length === 0}
 				>
-					Kontakte neu importieren ({contactsStore.contacts.length})
+					Kontakte neu importieren ({allContacts.value.length})
 				</button>
 				<button
 					class="btn btn-danger"
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/components/MentionInput.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/components/MentionInput.svelte
index 7dc4ba459..ce8e76b01 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/components/MentionInput.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/components/MentionInput.svelte
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { FileText } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
-	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import { useAllDocuments } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import type { Document } from '$lib/types';
 
+	const allDocs = useAllDocuments();
+
 	interface Props {
 		value: string;
 		placeholder?: string;
@@ -20,7 +22,7 @@
 
 	let filteredDocs = $derived(
 		mentionQuery.trim()
-			? documentsStore.documents
+			? (allDocs.value ?? [])
 					.filter((d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(mentionQuery.toLowerCase()))
 					.slice(0, 6)
 			: []
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d5bff435e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Context
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	spaceCollection,
+	documentCollection,
+	type LocalSpace,
+	type LocalDocument,
+} from './local-store';
+import type { Space, Document, DocumentType } from '$lib/types';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Convert LocalSpace (IndexedDB) to shared Space type. */
+export function toSpace(local: LocalSpace): Space {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		name: local.name,
+		description: local.description ?? null,
+		user_id: 'local',
+		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		settings: local.settings ?? null,
+		pinned: local.pinned,
+		prefix: local.prefix,
+	};
+}
+
+/** Convert LocalDocument (IndexedDB) to shared Document type. */
+export function toDocument(local: LocalDocument): Document {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		title: local.title,
+		content: local.content,
+		type: local.type,
+		space_id: local.spaceId ?? null,
+		user_id: 'local',
+		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updated_at: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		metadata: local.metadata ?? null,
+		short_id: local.shortId ?? undefined,
+		pinned: local.pinned,
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ────────
+
+/** All spaces, sorted by name. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllSpaces() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await spaceCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toSpace).sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
+	}, [] as Space[]);
+}
+
+/** All documents. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllDocuments() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await documentCollection.getAll();
+		return locals
+			.map(toDocument)
+			.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.updated_at).getTime() - new Date(a.updated_at).getTime());
+	}, [] as Document[]);
+}
+
+/** Documents for a specific space. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useSpaceDocuments(spaceId: string) {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await documentCollection.getAll({ spaceId });
+		return locals
+			.map(toDocument)
+			.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.updated_at).getTime() - new Date(a.updated_at).getTime());
+	}, [] as Document[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Helper Functions (for $derived) ─────────────────
+
+/** Get pinned spaces from a list. */
+export function getPinnedSpaces(spaces: Space[]): Space[] {
+	return spaces.filter((s) => s.pinned);
+}
+
+/** Filter documents by type, search query, and tags. */
+export function filterDocuments(
+	documents: Document[],
+	options: {
+		typeFilter?: DocumentType | 'all';
+		searchQuery?: string;
+		tagFilter?: string[];
+	}
+): Document[] {
+	let filtered = documents;
+
+	if (options.typeFilter && options.typeFilter !== 'all') {
+		filtered = filtered.filter((d) => d.type === options.typeFilter);
+	}
+
+	if (options.searchQuery?.trim()) {
+		const q = options.searchQuery.toLowerCase();
+		filtered = filtered.filter(
+			(d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || d.content?.toLowerCase().includes(q)
+		);
+	}
+
+	if (options.tagFilter && options.tagFilter.length > 0) {
+		filtered = filtered.filter((d) =>
+			options.tagFilter!.some((tag) => d.metadata?.tags?.includes(tag))
+		);
+	}
+
+	return filtered;
+}
+
+/** Compute document stats from a list. */
+export function getDocumentStats(documents: Document[]) {
+	return {
+		total: documents.length,
+		text: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'text').length,
+		context: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'context').length,
+		prompt: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'prompt').length,
+		totalWords: documents.reduce((sum, d) => sum + (d.metadata?.word_count || 0), 0),
+	};
+}
+
+/** Get all unique tags from documents. */
+export function getAllDocumentTags(documents: Document[]): string[] {
+	const tags = new Set<string>();
+	documents.forEach((d) => {
+		d.metadata?.tags?.forEach((t) => tags.add(t));
+	});
+	return Array.from(tags).sort();
+}
+
+/** Find a space by ID. */
+export function findSpaceById(spaces: Space[], id: string): Space | undefined {
+	return spaces.find((s) => s.id === id);
+}
+
+/** Find a document by ID. */
+export function findDocumentById(documents: Document[], id: string): Document | undefined {
+	return documents.find((d) => d.id === id);
+}
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/documents.svelte.ts b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/documents.svelte.ts
index 17ec52a0e..c81d03008 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/documents.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/documents.svelte.ts
@@ -1,25 +1,25 @@
+/**
+ * Documents Store — Mutation-Only (Local-First)
+ *
+ * Reads are handled by useLiveQuery hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only handles writes and local filter state.
+ */
+
 import type { Document, DocumentType } from '$lib/types';
 import { ContextEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
-import * as docsService from '$lib/services/documents';
+import { documentCollection, type LocalDocument } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toDocument } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-let documents = $state<Document[]>([]);
-let currentDocument = $state<Document | null>(null);
 let loading = $state(false);
 let saving = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-// Filter state
+// Filter state (UI-only, not persisted)
 let searchQuery = $state('');
 let typeFilter = $state<DocumentType | 'all'>('all');
 let tagFilter = $state<string[]>([]);
 
 export const documentsStore = {
-	get documents() {
-		return documents;
-	},
-	get currentDocument() {
-		return currentDocument;
-	},
 	get loading() {
 		return loading;
 	},
@@ -39,45 +39,6 @@ export const documentsStore = {
 		return tagFilter;
 	},
 
-	get filteredDocuments() {
-		let filtered = documents;
-
-		if (typeFilter !== 'all') {
-			filtered = filtered.filter((d) => d.type === typeFilter);
-		}
-
-		if (searchQuery.trim()) {
-			const q = searchQuery.toLowerCase();
-			filtered = filtered.filter(
-				(d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || d.content?.toLowerCase().includes(q)
-			);
-		}
-
-		if (tagFilter.length > 0) {
-			filtered = filtered.filter((d) => tagFilter.some((tag) => d.metadata?.tags?.includes(tag)));
-		}
-
-		return filtered;
-	},
-
-	get allTags() {
-		const tags = new Set<string>();
-		documents.forEach((d) => {
-			d.metadata?.tags?.forEach((t) => tags.add(t));
-		});
-		return Array.from(tags).sort();
-	},
-
-	get stats() {
-		return {
-			total: documents.length,
-			text: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'text').length,
-			context: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'context').length,
-			prompt: documents.filter((d) => d.type === 'prompt').length,
-			totalWords: documents.reduce((sum, d) => sum + (d.metadata?.word_count || 0), 0),
-		};
-	},
-
 	setSearchQuery(query: string) {
 		searchQuery = query;
 	},
@@ -90,30 +51,6 @@ export const documentsStore = {
 		tagFilter = tags;
 	},
 
-	async load(spaceId?: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			documents = await docsService.getDocumentsWithPreview(spaceId);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Laden der Dokumente';
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	async loadDocument(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			currentDocument = await docsService.getDocumentById(id);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Laden des Dokuments';
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
 	async create(
 		userId: string,
 		content: string,
@@ -122,21 +59,24 @@ export const documentsStore = {
 		title?: string
 	) {
 		saving = true;
+		error = null;
 		try {
-			const result = await docsService.createDocument(
-				userId,
+			const newLocal: LocalDocument = {
+				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+				title: title || 'Neues Dokument',
 				content,
 				type,
-				spaceId,
-				undefined,
-				title
-			);
-			if (result.data) {
-				documents = [result.data, ...documents];
-				currentDocument = result.data;
-				ContextEvents.documentCreated(type);
-			}
-			return result;
+				spaceId: spaceId || null,
+				pinned: false,
+				metadata: null,
+			};
+			const inserted = await documentCollection.insert(newLocal);
+			ContextEvents.documentCreated(type);
+			return { data: toDocument(inserted), error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Erstellen';
+			error = msg;
+			return { data: null, error: msg };
 		} finally {
 			saving = false;
 		}
@@ -144,64 +84,67 @@ export const documentsStore = {
 
 	async update(id: string, updates: Partial<Document>) {
 		saving = true;
+		error = null;
 		try {
-			const result = await docsService.updateDocument(id, updates);
-			if (result.success) {
-				documents = documents.map((d) => (d.id === id ? { ...d, ...updates } : d));
-				if (currentDocument?.id === id) {
-					currentDocument = { ...currentDocument, ...updates };
-				}
-			}
-			return result;
+			const localUpdates: Partial<LocalDocument> = {};
+			if (updates.title !== undefined) localUpdates.title = updates.title;
+			if (updates.content !== undefined) localUpdates.content = updates.content!;
+			if (updates.type !== undefined) localUpdates.type = updates.type;
+			if (updates.pinned !== undefined) localUpdates.pinned = updates.pinned!;
+			if (updates.metadata !== undefined) localUpdates.metadata = updates.metadata;
+
+			await documentCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Aktualisieren';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		} finally {
 			saving = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	async delete(id: string) {
-		const result = await docsService.deleteDocument(id);
-		if (result.success) {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await documentCollection.delete(id);
 			ContextEvents.documentDeleted();
-			documents = documents.filter((d) => d.id !== id);
-			if (currentDocument?.id === id) {
-				currentDocument = null;
-			}
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Löschen';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
 	},
 
-	async togglePinned(id: string) {
-		const doc = documents.find((d) => d.id === id);
-		if (!doc) return;
-		const newPinned = !doc.pinned;
-		const result = await docsService.toggleDocumentPinned(id, newPinned);
-		if (result.success) {
+	async togglePinned(id: string, currentPinned: boolean) {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			const newPinned = !currentPinned;
+			await documentCollection.update(id, { pinned: newPinned });
 			ContextEvents.documentPinned(newPinned);
-			documents = documents.map((d) => (d.id === id ? { ...d, pinned: newPinned } : d));
-			if (currentDocument?.id === id) {
-				currentDocument = { ...currentDocument, pinned: newPinned };
-			}
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Pin-Toggle';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
 	},
 
 	async saveTags(id: string, tags: string[]) {
-		const result = await docsService.saveDocumentTags(id, tags);
-		if (result.success) {
-			documents = documents.map((d) =>
-				d.id === id ? { ...d, metadata: { ...d.metadata, tags } } : d
-			);
-			if (currentDocument?.id === id) {
-				currentDocument = {
-					...currentDocument,
-					metadata: { ...currentDocument.metadata, tags },
-				};
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			const existing = await documentCollection.get(id);
+			if (existing) {
+				await documentCollection.update(id, {
+					metadata: { ...existing.metadata, tags },
+				});
 			}
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Speichern der Tags';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
-	},
-
-	clearCurrent() {
-		currentDocument = null;
 	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/spaces.svelte.ts b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/spaces.svelte.ts
index 4dbff7c6f..e71bd0421 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/spaces.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/lib/stores/spaces.svelte.ts
@@ -1,75 +1,90 @@
+/**
+ * Spaces Store — Mutation-Only (Local-First)
+ *
+ * Reads are handled by useLiveQuery hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only handles writes (create, update, delete, toggle).
+ */
+
 import type { Space } from '$lib/types';
 import { ContextEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
-import * as spacesService from '$lib/services/spaces';
+import { spaceCollection, type LocalSpace } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toSpace } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-let spaces = $state<Space[]>([]);
 let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
 export const spacesStore = {
-	get spaces() {
-		return spaces;
-	},
 	get loading() {
 		return loading;
 	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
-	get pinnedSpaces() {
-		return spaces.filter((s) => s.pinned);
-	},
 
-	async load() {
+	async create(userId: string, name: string, description?: string) {
 		loading = true;
 		error = null;
 		try {
-			spaces = await spacesService.getSpaces();
+			const newLocal: LocalSpace = {
+				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+				name,
+				description: description || null,
+				settings: null,
+				pinned: true,
+				prefix: name.charAt(0).toUpperCase(),
+			};
+			const inserted = await spaceCollection.insert(newLocal);
+			ContextEvents.spaceCreated();
+			return { data: toSpace(inserted), error: null };
 		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Laden der Spaces';
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Erstellen';
+			error = msg;
+			return { data: null, error: msg };
 		} finally {
 			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
-	async getById(id: string): Promise<Space | null> {
-		return spacesService.getSpaceById(id);
-	},
-
-	async create(userId: string, name: string, description?: string) {
-		const result = await spacesService.createSpace(userId, name, description);
-		if (result.data) {
-			spaces = [result.data, ...spaces];
-			ContextEvents.spaceCreated();
-		}
-		return result;
-	},
-
 	async update(id: string, updates: Partial<Space>) {
-		const result = await spacesService.updateSpace(id, updates);
-		if (result.success) {
-			spaces = spaces.map((s) => (s.id === id ? { ...s, ...updates } : s));
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			const localUpdates: Partial<LocalSpace> = {};
+			if (updates.name !== undefined) localUpdates.name = updates.name;
+			if (updates.description !== undefined) localUpdates.description = updates.description;
+			if (updates.pinned !== undefined) localUpdates.pinned = updates.pinned;
+			if (updates.settings !== undefined) localUpdates.settings = updates.settings;
+
+			await spaceCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Aktualisieren';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
 	},
 
-	async togglePinned(id: string) {
-		const space = spaces.find((s) => s.id === id);
-		if (!space) return;
-		const newPinned = !space.pinned;
-		const result = await spacesService.toggleSpacePinned(id, newPinned);
-		if (result.success) {
-			spaces = spaces.map((s) => (s.id === id ? { ...s, pinned: newPinned } : s));
+	async togglePinned(id: string, currentPinned: boolean) {
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await spaceCollection.update(id, { pinned: !currentPinned });
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Pin-Toggle';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
 	},
 
 	async delete(id: string) {
-		const result = await spacesService.deleteSpace(id);
-		if (result.success) {
-			spaces = spaces.filter((s) => s.id !== id);
+		error = null;
+		try {
+			await spaceCollection.delete(id);
 			ContextEvents.spaceDeleted();
+			return { success: true, error: null };
+		} catch (e) {
+			const msg = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Fehler beim Löschen';
+			error = msg;
+			return { success: false, error: msg };
 		}
-		return result;
 	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index f1c3d094a..05a9da85b 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 	import { userSettings } from '$lib/stores/user-settings.svelte';
 	import { spacesStore } from '$lib/stores/spaces.svelte';
 	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import { useAllSpaces, useAllDocuments } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import {
 		THEME_DEFINITIONS,
 		DEFAULT_THEME_VARIANTS,
@@ -42,6 +43,10 @@
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
+	// Live queries: all spaces and documents (reactive, auto-updates on IndexedDB changes)
+	const allSpaces = useAllSpaces();
+	const allDocuments = useAllDocuments();
+
 	let { children } = $props();
 
 	let commandBarOpen = $state(false);
@@ -70,7 +75,7 @@
 		const results: CommandBarItem[] = [];
 
 		// Search spaces
-		spacesStore.spaces
+		(allSpaces.value ?? [])
 			.filter((s) => s.name.toLowerCase().includes(q) || s.description?.toLowerCase().includes(q))
 			.slice(0, 5)
 			.forEach((s) => {
@@ -82,7 +87,7 @@
 			});
 
 		// Search documents
-		documentsStore.documents
+		(allDocuments.value ?? [])
 			.filter((d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || d.content?.toLowerCase().includes(q))
 			.slice(0, 5)
 			.forEach((d) => {
@@ -243,7 +248,6 @@
 
 		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			await userSettings.load();
-			await Promise.all([spacesStore.load(), documentsStore.load()]);
 		}
 	}
 </script>
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
index ee4dcbffa..2969fa651 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
@@ -1,29 +1,33 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { Folder, FileText, Sparkle, Plus } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { spacesStore } from '$lib/stores/spaces.svelte';
 	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import {
+		useAllSpaces,
+		useAllDocuments,
+		getPinnedSpaces,
+		getDocumentStats,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import DocumentCard from '$lib/components/DocumentCard.svelte';
 	import SpaceCard from '$lib/components/SpaceCard.svelte';
 	import { AppLoadingSkeleton } from '$lib/components/skeletons';
 
-	let isLoading = $state(true);
-	let recentDocs = $state<typeof documentsStore.documents>([]);
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		await spacesStore.load();
-		await documentsStore.load();
-		recentDocs = documentsStore.documents.slice(0, 6);
-		isLoading = false;
-	});
+	const allSpaces = useAllSpaces();
+	const allDocuments = useAllDocuments();
+	let spaces = $derived(allSpaces.value ?? []);
+	let documents = $derived(allDocuments.value ?? []);
+	let pinnedSpaces = $derived(getPinnedSpaces(spaces));
+	let stats = $derived(getDocumentStats(documents));
+	let recentDocs = $derived(documents.slice(0, 6));
 
 	function handleDeleteDoc(id: string) {
 		documentsStore.delete(id);
 	}
 
 	function handleTogglePinDoc(id: string) {
-		documentsStore.togglePinned(id);
+		const doc = documents.find((d) => d.id === id);
+		documentsStore.togglePinned(id, doc?.pinned ?? false);
 	}
 </script>
 
@@ -31,97 +35,93 @@
 	<title>Context - Dashboard</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
-{#if isLoading}
-	<AppLoadingSkeleton />
-{:else}
-	<div class="dashboard">
-		<header class="mb-8">
-			<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">Context</h1>
-			<p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm mt-1">Dein Wissensmanagement Hub</p>
-		</header>
+<div class="dashboard">
+	<header class="mb-8">
+		<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">Context</h1>
+		<p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm mt-1">Dein Wissensmanagement Hub</p>
+	</header>
 
-		<!-- Stats -->
-		<div class="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 mb-8">
-			<div class="card p-4 text-center">
-				<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">{spacesStore.spaces.length}</div>
-				<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Spaces</div>
-			</div>
-			<div class="card p-4 text-center">
-				<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">{documentsStore.stats.total}</div>
-				<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Dokumente</div>
-			</div>
-			<div class="card p-4 text-center">
-				<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
-					{documentsStore.stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()}
-				</div>
-				<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Wörter</div>
-			</div>
-			<div class="card p-4 text-center">
-				<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
-					{documentsStore.stats.text}/{documentsStore.stats.context}/{documentsStore.stats.prompt}
-				</div>
-				<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Text/Kontext/Prompt</div>
-			</div>
+	<!-- Stats -->
+	<div class="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 mb-8">
+		<div class="card p-4 text-center">
+			<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">{spaces.length}</div>
+			<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Spaces</div>
 		</div>
-
-		<!-- Quick Actions -->
-		<div class="flex gap-3 mb-8">
-			<a href="/spaces" class="btn btn-primary flex items-center gap-2">
-				<Folder size={16} />
-				Spaces
-			</a>
-			<a href="/documents" class="btn btn-secondary flex items-center gap-2">
-				<FileText size={16} />
-				Alle Dokumente
-			</a>
+		<div class="card p-4 text-center">
+			<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">{stats.total}</div>
+			<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Dokumente</div>
 		</div>
-
-		<!-- Pinned Spaces -->
-		{#if spacesStore.pinnedSpaces.length > 0}
-			<section class="mb-8">
-				<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Angeheftete Spaces</h2>
-				<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
-					{#each spacesStore.pinnedSpaces as space}
-						<SpaceCard {space} />
-					{/each}
-				</div>
-			</section>
-		{/if}
-
-		<!-- Recent Documents -->
-		{#if recentDocs.length > 0}
-			<section>
-				<div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
-					<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground">Zuletzt bearbeitet</h2>
-					<a href="/documents" class="text-sm text-primary hover:underline">Alle anzeigen</a>
-				</div>
-				<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
-					{#each recentDocs as doc}
-						<DocumentCard
-							document={doc}
-							onTogglePin={handleTogglePinDoc}
-							onDelete={handleDeleteDoc}
-						/>
-					{/each}
-				</div>
-			</section>
-		{:else}
-			<div class="card p-8 text-center">
-				<div class="p-4 rounded-full bg-muted inline-block mb-4">
-					<FileText size={48} class="text-muted-foreground" />
-				</div>
-				<h3 class="text-lg font-medium text-foreground mb-2">Noch keine Dokumente</h3>
-				<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-4">
-					Erstelle deinen ersten Space und beginne mit dem Schreiben.
-				</p>
-				<a href="/spaces" class="btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2">
-					<Plus size={16} />
-					Ersten Space erstellen
-				</a>
+		<div class="card p-4 text-center">
+			<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
+				{stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()}
 			</div>
-		{/if}
+			<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Wörter</div>
+		</div>
+		<div class="card p-4 text-center">
+			<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
+				{stats.text}/{stats.context}/{stats.prompt}
+			</div>
+			<div class="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Text/Kontext/Prompt</div>
+		</div>
 	</div>
-{/if}
+
+	<!-- Quick Actions -->
+	<div class="flex gap-3 mb-8">
+		<a href="/spaces" class="btn btn-primary flex items-center gap-2">
+			<Folder size={16} />
+			Spaces
+		</a>
+		<a href="/documents" class="btn btn-secondary flex items-center gap-2">
+			<FileText size={16} />
+			Alle Dokumente
+		</a>
+	</div>
+
+	<!-- Pinned Spaces -->
+	{#if pinnedSpaces.length > 0}
+		<section class="mb-8">
+			<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Angeheftete Spaces</h2>
+			<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
+				{#each pinnedSpaces as space}
+					<SpaceCard {space} />
+				{/each}
+			</div>
+		</section>
+	{/if}
+
+	<!-- Recent Documents -->
+	{#if recentDocs.length > 0}
+		<section>
+			<div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
+				<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground">Zuletzt bearbeitet</h2>
+				<a href="/documents" class="text-sm text-primary hover:underline">Alle anzeigen</a>
+			</div>
+			<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
+				{#each recentDocs as doc}
+					<DocumentCard
+						document={doc}
+						onTogglePin={handleTogglePinDoc}
+						onDelete={handleDeleteDoc}
+					/>
+				{/each}
+			</div>
+		</section>
+	{:else}
+		<div class="card p-8 text-center">
+			<div class="p-4 rounded-full bg-muted inline-block mb-4">
+				<FileText size={48} class="text-muted-foreground" />
+			</div>
+			<h3 class="text-lg font-medium text-foreground mb-2">Noch keine Dokumente</h3>
+			<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-4">
+				Erstelle deinen ersten Space und beginne mit dem Schreiben.
+			</p>
+			<a href="/spaces" class="btn btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2">
+				<Plus size={16} />
+				Ersten Space erstellen
+			</a>
+		</div>
+	{/if}
+</div>
 
 <style>
 	.dashboard {
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/+page.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/+page.svelte
index 98d19418c..59984f47f 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/+page.svelte
@@ -1,16 +1,33 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { Plus, MagnifyingGlass, FileText } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import {
+		useAllDocuments,
+		filterDocuments,
+		getDocumentStats,
+		getAllDocumentTags,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import DocumentCard from '$lib/components/DocumentCard.svelte';
 	import ConfirmDialog from '$lib/components/ConfirmDialog.svelte';
 	import type { DocumentType } from '$lib/types';
 
 	let deleteTarget = $state<string | null>(null);
 
+	const allDocuments = useAllDocuments();
+	let documents = $derived(allDocuments.value ?? []);
+	let stats = $derived(getDocumentStats(documents));
+	let allTags = $derived(getAllDocumentTags(documents));
+	let filteredDocuments = $derived(
+		filterDocuments(documents, {
+			typeFilter: documentsStore.typeFilter,
+			searchQuery: documentsStore.searchQuery,
+			tagFilter: documentsStore.tagFilter,
+		})
+	);
+
 	const typeFilters: { value: DocumentType | 'all'; label: string }[] = [
 		{ value: 'all', label: 'Alle' },
 		{ value: 'text', label: 'Text' },
@@ -18,10 +35,6 @@
 		{ value: 'prompt', label: 'Prompt' },
 	];
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		await documentsStore.load();
-	});
-
 	async function handleCreateDocument() {
 		if (!authStore.user?.id) return;
 		const result = await documentsStore.create(
@@ -48,7 +61,8 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleTogglePin(id: string) {
-		documentsStore.togglePinned(id);
+		const doc = documents.find((d) => d.id === id);
+		documentsStore.togglePinned(id, doc?.pinned ?? false);
 	}
 </script>
 
@@ -61,7 +75,7 @@
 		<div>
 			<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">{$_('documents.title')}</h1>
 			<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-1">
-				{documentsStore.stats.total} Dokumente, {documentsStore.stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()} Wörter
+				{stats.total} Dokumente, {stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()} Wörter
 			</p>
 		</div>
 		<button class="btn btn-primary flex items-center gap-2" onclick={handleCreateDocument}>
@@ -84,13 +98,13 @@
 				>
 					{filter.label}
 					{#if filter.value === 'all'}
-						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{documentsStore.stats.total}</span>
+						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{stats.total}</span>
 					{:else if filter.value === 'text'}
-						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{documentsStore.stats.text}</span>
+						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{stats.text}</span>
 					{:else if filter.value === 'context'}
-						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{documentsStore.stats.context}</span>
+						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{stats.context}</span>
 					{:else if filter.value === 'prompt'}
-						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{documentsStore.stats.prompt}</span>
+						<span class="ml-1 opacity-60">{stats.prompt}</span>
 					{/if}
 				</button>
 			{/each}
@@ -112,9 +126,9 @@
 	</div>
 
 	<!-- Tags filter -->
-	{#if documentsStore.allTags.length > 0}
+	{#if allTags.length > 0}
 		<div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mb-4">
-			{#each documentsStore.allTags as tag}
+			{#each allTags as tag}
 				<button
 					class="text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded-full transition-colors"
 					class:bg-primary={documentsStore.tagFilter.includes(tag)}
@@ -139,9 +153,9 @@
 	<!-- Document list -->
 	{#if documentsStore.loading}
 		<div class="text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground">Lade Dokumente...</div>
-	{:else if documentsStore.filteredDocuments.length > 0}
+	{:else if filteredDocuments.length > 0}
 		<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
-			{#each documentsStore.filteredDocuments as doc}
+			{#each filteredDocuments as doc}
 				<DocumentCard document={doc} onTogglePin={handleTogglePin} onDelete={handleDeleteClick} />
 			{/each}
 		</div>
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/[id]/+page.svelte
index 7d3816b42..126e08159 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/documents/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	import { ArrowLeft, Trash, Sparkle } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import { useAllDocuments, findDocumentById } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { tokensStore } from '$lib/stores/tokens.svelte';
 	import DocumentEditor from '$lib/components/DocumentEditor.svelte';
 	import AIToolbar from '$lib/components/AIToolbar.svelte';
@@ -12,32 +13,19 @@
 	import type { Document, DocumentType } from '$lib/types';
 	import type { InsertionMode } from '$lib/services/ai';
 
-	let loading = $state(true);
 	let showDeleteConfirm = $state(false);
 	let showAI = $state(false);
 
 	let docId = $derived($page.params.id || '');
-	let doc = $derived(documentsStore.currentDocument);
+
+	const allDocuments = useAllDocuments();
+	let doc = $derived(findDocumentById(allDocuments.value ?? [], docId) ?? null);
 
 	onMount(() => {
-		const init = async () => {
-			await documentsStore.loadDocument(docId);
-			if (!documentsStore.currentDocument) {
-				goto('/documents');
-				return;
-			}
-			loading = false;
-
-			// Load token balance
-			if (authStore.user?.id) {
-				tokensStore.loadBalance(authStore.user.id);
-			}
-		};
-		init();
-
-		return () => {
-			documentsStore.clearCurrent();
-		};
+		// Load token balance
+		if (authStore.user?.id) {
+			tokensStore.loadBalance(authStore.user.id);
+		}
 	});
 
 	function handleSave(updates: Partial<Document>) {
@@ -64,9 +52,7 @@
 		} else if (mode === 'replace') {
 			documentsStore.update(docId, { content: text });
 		}
-
-		// Reload document to get updated content
-		documentsStore.loadDocument(docId);
+		// liveQuery will automatically update the doc
 	}
 
 	async function handleDelete() {
@@ -84,7 +70,7 @@
 </svelte:head>
 
 <div class="mx-auto max-w-4xl pb-48">
-	{#if loading}
+	{#if !doc && !allDocuments.error}
 		<div class="text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground">Lade Dokument...</div>
 	{:else if doc}
 		<!-- Breadcrumb -->
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/+page.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/+page.svelte
index b79b43826..bd187ce13 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/+page.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
 	import { Plus, MagnifyingGlass } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { spacesStore } from '$lib/stores/spaces.svelte';
+	import { useAllSpaces } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import SpaceCard from '$lib/components/SpaceCard.svelte';
 	import CreateSpaceModal from '$lib/components/CreateSpaceModal.svelte';
 	import ConfirmDialog from '$lib/components/ConfirmDialog.svelte';
@@ -15,20 +15,19 @@
 	let deleteTarget = $state<string | null>(null);
 	let editTarget = $state<Space | null>(null);
 
+	const allSpaces = useAllSpaces();
+	let spaces = $derived(allSpaces.value ?? []);
+
 	let filteredSpaces = $derived(
 		searchQuery.trim()
-			? spacesStore.spaces.filter(
+			? spaces.filter(
 					(s) =>
 						s.name.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
 						s.description?.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase())
 				)
-			: spacesStore.spaces
+			: spaces
 	);
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		await spacesStore.load();
-	});
-
 	async function handleCreate(name: string, description: string) {
 		if (!authStore.user?.id) return;
 		creating = true;
@@ -38,7 +37,8 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleTogglePin(id: string) {
-		spacesStore.togglePinned(id);
+		const space = spaces.find((s) => s.id === id);
+		spacesStore.togglePinned(id, space?.pinned ?? false);
 	}
 
 	function handleDeleteClick(id: string) {
diff --git a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
index 9367f83b1..5449b0f55 100644
--- a/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/context/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spaces/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import {
@@ -14,13 +13,18 @@
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { spacesStore } from '$lib/stores/spaces.svelte';
 	import { documentsStore } from '$lib/stores/documents.svelte';
+	import {
+		useAllSpaces,
+		useSpaceDocuments,
+		filterDocuments,
+		getDocumentStats,
+		findSpaceById,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import DocumentCard from '$lib/components/DocumentCard.svelte';
 	import ConfirmDialog from '$lib/components/ConfirmDialog.svelte';
 	import BatchCreateModal from '$lib/components/BatchCreateModal.svelte';
 	import type { Space, DocumentType } from '$lib/types';
 
-	let space = $state<Space | null>(null);
-	let loading = $state(true);
 	let editingName = $state(false);
 	let editName = $state('');
 	let editDescription = $state('');
@@ -30,16 +34,24 @@
 
 	let spaceId = $derived($page.params.id || '');
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		space = await spacesStore.getById(spaceId);
-		if (!space) {
-			goto('/spaces');
-			return;
+	const allSpaces = useAllSpaces();
+	const spaceDocs = useSpaceDocuments(spaceId);
+	let space = $derived(findSpaceById(allSpaces.value ?? [], spaceId) ?? null);
+	let documents = $derived(spaceDocs.value ?? []);
+	let stats = $derived(getDocumentStats(documents));
+	let filteredDocuments = $derived(
+		filterDocuments(documents, {
+			typeFilter: documentsStore.typeFilter,
+			searchQuery: documentsStore.searchQuery,
+		})
+	);
+
+	// Keep editName/editDescription in sync with space
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (space && !editingName) {
+			editName = space.name;
+			editDescription = space.description || '';
 		}
-		editName = space.name;
-		editDescription = space.description || '';
-		await documentsStore.load(spaceId);
-		loading = false;
 	});
 
 	async function handleCreateDocument() {
@@ -90,7 +102,8 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleTogglePinDoc(id: string) {
-		documentsStore.togglePinned(id);
+		const doc = documents.find((d) => d.id === id);
+		documentsStore.togglePinned(id, doc?.pinned ?? false);
 	}
 
 	async function handleBatchCreate(items: { title: string; type: DocumentType }[]) {
@@ -107,7 +120,6 @@
 		}
 		batchCreating = false;
 		showBatchCreate = false;
-		await documentsStore.load(spaceId);
 	}
 
 	const typeFilters: { value: DocumentType | 'all'; label: string }[] = [
@@ -133,7 +145,7 @@
 		<span class="text-foreground font-medium">{space?.name || '...'}</span>
 	</div>
 
-	{#if loading}
+	{#if !space && !allSpaces.error}
 		<div class="text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground">Lade...</div>
 	{:else if space}
 		<!-- Space Header -->
@@ -168,8 +180,8 @@
 							<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-1">{space.description}</p>
 						{/if}
 						<div class="flex gap-4 mt-3 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
-							<span>{documentsStore.stats.total} Dokumente</span>
-							<span>{documentsStore.stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()} Wörter</span>
+							<span>{stats.total} Dokumente</span>
+							<span>{stats.totalWords.toLocaleString()} Wörter</span>
 						</div>
 					</div>
 					<button
@@ -233,9 +245,9 @@
 		</div>
 
 		<!-- Documents -->
-		{#if documentsStore.filteredDocuments.length > 0}
+		{#if filteredDocuments.length > 0}
 			<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
-				{#each documentsStore.filteredDocuments as doc}
+				{#each filteredDocuments as doc}
 					<DocumentCard
 						document={doc}
 						onTogglePin={handleTogglePinDoc}
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9975fa899
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for ManaDeck
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import { deckCollection, cardCollection, type LocalDeck, type LocalCard } from './local-store';
+import type { Deck } from '$lib/types/deck';
+import type { Card } from '$lib/types/card';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+export function toDeck(local: LocalDeck): Deck {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		user_id: 'guest',
+		title: local.name,
+		description: local.description ?? undefined,
+		is_public: local.isPublic,
+		settings: {},
+		tags: [],
+		metadata: {},
+		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updated_at: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		card_count: local.cardCount,
+	};
+}
+
+export function toCard(local: LocalCard): Card {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		deck_id: local.deckId,
+		position: local.order,
+		title: local.front,
+		content: {
+			front: local.front,
+			back: local.back,
+		},
+		card_type: 'flashcard',
+		version: 1,
+		is_favorite: false,
+		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updated_at: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ─────────
+
+/** All decks, auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllDecks() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await deckCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toDeck);
+	}, [] as Deck[]);
+}
+
+/** All cards for a specific deck, sorted by order. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useCardsByDeck(deckId: string) {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await cardCollection.getAll(
+			{ deckId },
+			{ sortBy: 'order', sortDirection: 'asc' }
+		);
+		return locals.map(toCard);
+	}, [] as Card[]);
+}
+
+/** Single deck by ID. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useDeck(deckId: string) {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(
+		async () => {
+			const local = await deckCollection.get(deckId);
+			return local ? toDeck(local) : null;
+		},
+		null as Deck | null
+	);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Helper Functions ─────────────────────────────────
+
+export function getDeckById(decks: Deck[], id: string): Deck | undefined {
+	return decks.find((d) => d.id === id);
+}
+
+export function getPublicDecks(decks: Deck[]): Deck[] {
+	return decks.filter((d) => d.is_public);
+}
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/cardStore.svelte.ts b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/cardStore.svelte.ts
index 346596541..2b0867c0f 100644
--- a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/cardStore.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/cardStore.svelte.ts
@@ -1,100 +1,28 @@
 /**
- * Card Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Card Store — Mutation-Only Service
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (create, update, delete, reorder).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
 import type { Card, CreateCardInput, UpdateCardInput } from '$lib/types/card';
 import { cardCollection, deckCollection, type LocalCard } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toCard } from '$lib/data/queries';
 import { ManaDeckEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 
-// Svelte 5 runes-based card store
-let cards = $state<Card[]>([]);
-let currentCard = $state<Card | null>(null);
-let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalCard (IndexedDB record) to the shared Card type. */
-function toCard(local: LocalCard): Card {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		deck_id: local.deckId,
-		position: local.order,
-		title: local.front,
-		content: {
-			front: local.front,
-			back: local.back,
-		},
-		card_type: 'flashcard',
-		version: 1,
-		is_favorite: false,
-		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updated_at: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
 export const cardStore = {
-	get cards() {
-		return cards;
-	},
-	get currentCard() {
-		return currentCard;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Fetch all cards for a deck — reads from IndexedDB.
+	 * Create new card -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
-	async fetchCards(deckId: string) {
-		loading = true;
+	async createCard(input: CreateCardInput, currentCardCount: number = 0): Promise<Card | null> {
 		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const localCards = await cardCollection.getAll(
-				{ deckId },
-				{ sortBy: 'order', sortDirection: 'asc' }
-			);
-			cards = localCards.map(toCard);
-		} catch (err: any) {
-			error = err.message || 'Failed to fetch cards';
-			console.error('Fetch cards error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Fetch single card by ID — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchCard(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const localCard = await cardCollection.get(id);
-			currentCard = localCard ? toCard(localCard) : null;
-		} catch (err: any) {
-			error = err.message || 'Failed to fetch card';
-			console.error('Fetch card error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Create new card — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
-	 */
-	async createCard(input: CreateCardInput): Promise<Card | null> {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
 		try {
 			const content = input.content as { front?: string; back?: string; text?: string };
 			const newLocal: LocalCard = {
@@ -104,12 +32,10 @@ export const cardStore = {
 				back: content.back || '',
 				difficulty: 1,
 				reviewCount: 0,
-				order: input.position ?? cards.length,
+				order: input.position ?? currentCardCount,
 			};
 
 			const inserted = await cardCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const card = toCard(inserted);
-			cards = [...cards, card];
 
 			// Update deck card count
 			const deck = await deckCollection.get(input.deck_id);
@@ -120,23 +46,19 @@ export const cardStore = {
 			}
 
 			ManaDeckEvents.cardCreated();
-			return card;
+			return toCard(inserted);
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to create card';
 			console.error('Create card error:', err);
 			return null;
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Update card — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Update card -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async updateCard(id: string, updates: UpdateCardInput) {
-		loading = true;
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
 			const localUpdates: Partial<LocalCard> = {};
 			if (updates.content) {
@@ -147,96 +69,53 @@ export const cardStore = {
 			if (updates.title !== undefined) localUpdates.front = updates.title;
 			if (updates.position !== undefined) localUpdates.order = updates.position;
 
-			const updated = await cardCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
-			if (updated) {
-				const updatedCard = toCard(updated);
-				cards = cards.map((c) => (c.id === id ? updatedCard : c));
-
-				if (currentCard?.id === id) {
-					currentCard = updatedCard;
-				}
-			}
+			await cardCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to update card';
 			console.error('Update card error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Delete card — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Delete card -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
-	async deleteCard(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
+	async deleteCard(id: string, deckId?: string) {
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			// Find the card to get its deckId before deleting
-			const card = cards.find((c) => c.id === id);
 			await cardCollection.delete(id);
-			cards = cards.filter((c) => c.id !== id);
 
 			// Update deck card count
-			if (card) {
-				const deck = await deckCollection.get(card.deck_id);
+			if (deckId) {
+				const deck = await deckCollection.get(deckId);
 				if (deck) {
-					await deckCollection.update(card.deck_id, {
+					await deckCollection.update(deckId, {
 						cardCount: Math.max(0, (deck.cardCount || 0) - 1),
 					});
 				}
 			}
 
 			ManaDeckEvents.cardDeleted();
-
-			if (currentCard?.id === id) {
-				currentCard = null;
-			}
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to delete card';
 			console.error('Delete card error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Reorder cards — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Reorder cards -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async reorderCards(deckId: string, cardIds: string[]) {
-		loading = true;
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
-			// Update local positions
-			cards = cardIds
-				.map((id, index) => {
-					const card = cards.find((c) => c.id === id);
-					return card ? { ...card, position: index } : card!;
-				})
-				.filter(Boolean);
-
-			// Persist each order change to IndexedDB
 			for (let i = 0; i < cardIds.length; i++) {
 				await cardCollection.update(cardIds[i], { order: i } as Partial<LocalCard>);
 			}
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to reorder cards';
 			console.error('Reorder cards error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
-	/**
-	 * Clear cards (when changing decks)
-	 */
-	clearCards() {
-		cards = [];
-		currentCard = null;
-		error = null;
-	},
-
 	/**
 	 * Clear error
 	 */
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/deckStore.svelte.ts b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/deckStore.svelte.ts
index bfc69ab1a..8e62f367e 100644
--- a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/deckStore.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/lib/stores/deckStore.svelte.ts
@@ -1,100 +1,29 @@
 /**
- * Deck Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Deck Store — Mutation-Only Service
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * All reads are handled by useLiveQuery() hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only provides write operations (create, update, delete).
+ * IndexedDB writes automatically trigger UI updates via Dexie liveQuery.
  */
 
-import type { Deck, CreateDeckInput, UpdateDeckInput } from '$lib/types/deck';
+import type { CreateDeckInput, UpdateDeckInput } from '$lib/types/deck';
 import { deckCollection, cardCollection, type LocalDeck } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toDeck } from '$lib/data/queries';
 import { ManaDeckEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
+import type { Deck } from '$lib/types/deck';
 
-// Svelte 5 runes-based deck store
-let decks = $state<Deck[]>([]);
-let currentDeck = $state<Deck | null>(null);
-let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert a LocalDeck (IndexedDB record) to the shared Deck type. */
-function toDeck(local: LocalDeck): Deck {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		user_id: 'guest',
-		title: local.name,
-		description: local.description ?? undefined,
-		is_public: local.isPublic,
-		settings: {},
-		tags: [],
-		metadata: {},
-		created_at: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updated_at: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		card_count: local.cardCount,
-	};
-}
-
 export const deckStore = {
-	get decks() {
-		return decks;
-	},
-	get currentDeck() {
-		return currentDeck;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
 	get error() {
 		return error;
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Fetch all decks for current user — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchDecks() {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const localDecks = await deckCollection.getAll();
-			decks = localDecks.map(toDeck);
-		} catch (err: any) {
-			error = err.message || 'Failed to fetch decks';
-			console.error('Fetch decks error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Fetch single deck by ID — reads from IndexedDB.
-	 */
-	async fetchDeck(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
-
-		try {
-			const localDeck = await deckCollection.get(id);
-			if (localDeck) {
-				currentDeck = toDeck(localDeck);
-			} else {
-				currentDeck = null;
-				throw new Error('Deck not found');
-			}
-		} catch (err: any) {
-			error = err.message || 'Failed to fetch deck';
-			console.error('Fetch deck error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Create new deck — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Create new deck -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async createDeck(input: CreateDeckInput): Promise<Deck | null> {
-		loading = true;
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
 			const newLocal: LocalDeck = {
 				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
@@ -106,56 +35,38 @@ export const deckStore = {
 			};
 
 			const inserted = await deckCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const deck = toDeck(inserted);
-			decks = [deck, ...decks];
 			ManaDeckEvents.deckCreated();
-			return deck;
+			return toDeck(inserted);
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to create deck';
 			console.error('Create deck error:', err);
 			return null;
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Update deck — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Update deck -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async updateDeck(id: string, updates: UpdateDeckInput) {
-		loading = true;
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
 			const localUpdates: Partial<LocalDeck> = {};
 			if (updates.title !== undefined) localUpdates.name = updates.title;
 			if (updates.description !== undefined) localUpdates.description = updates.description;
 			if (updates.is_public !== undefined) localUpdates.isPublic = updates.is_public;
 
-			const updated = await deckCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
-			if (updated) {
-				const updatedDeck = toDeck(updated);
-				decks = decks.map((d) => (d.id === id ? updatedDeck : d));
-
-				if (currentDeck?.id === id) {
-					currentDeck = updatedDeck;
-				}
-			}
+			await deckCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to update deck';
 			console.error('Update deck error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
 	/**
-	 * Delete deck — writes to IndexedDB instantly.
+	 * Delete deck -- writes to IndexedDB instantly.
 	 */
 	async deleteDeck(id: string) {
-		loading = true;
 		error = null;
-
 		try {
 			// Delete all cards belonging to this deck
 			const cards = await cardCollection.getAll({ deckId: id });
@@ -164,17 +75,10 @@ export const deckStore = {
 			}
 
 			await deckCollection.delete(id);
-			decks = decks.filter((d) => d.id !== id);
 			ManaDeckEvents.deckDeleted();
-
-			if (currentDeck?.id === id) {
-				currentDeck = null;
-			}
 		} catch (err: any) {
 			error = err.message || 'Failed to delete deck';
 			console.error('Delete deck error:', err);
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
 		}
 	},
 
@@ -184,14 +88,4 @@ export const deckStore = {
 	clearError() {
 		error = null;
 	},
-
-	/**
-	 * Clear all state
-	 */
-	clear() {
-		decks = [];
-		currentDeck = null;
-		loading = false;
-		error = null;
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 89889ec92..a8c80f827 100644
--- a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	import { getLanguageDropdownItems, getCurrentLanguageLabel } from '@manacore/shared-i18n';
 	import { getPillAppItems } from '@manacore/shared-branding';
 	import { setLocale, supportedLocales } from '$lib/i18n';
-	import { deckStore } from '$lib/stores/deckStore.svelte';
+	import { useAllDecks } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { manadeckOnboarding } from '$lib/stores/app-onboarding.svelte';
 	import { MiniOnboardingModal } from '@manacore/shared-app-onboarding';
 	import { SessionExpiredBanner, AuthGate, GuestWelcomeModal } from '@manacore/shared-auth-ui';
@@ -34,7 +34,12 @@
 	// App switcher items
 	const appItems = getPillAppItems('manadeck');
 
+	// Live queries — auto-update when IndexedDB changes (local writes, sync, other tabs)
+	const allDecks = useAllDecks();
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
+
+	// Provide data to child components via Svelte context
+	setContext('decks', allDecks);
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
 	let { children } = $props();
@@ -170,7 +175,7 @@
 	// QuickInputBar handlers
 	async function handleInputSearch(query: string): Promise<QuickInputItem[]> {
 		const q = query.toLowerCase();
-		return deckStore.decks
+		return allDecks.value
 			.filter((d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || d.description?.toLowerCase().includes(q))
 			.slice(0, 10)
 			.map((deck) => ({
@@ -195,9 +200,6 @@
 			tagMutations.startSync(getToken);
 		}
 
-		// Load decks from IndexedDB (guest seed or synced data)
-		await deckStore.fetchDecks();
-
 		// Show guest welcome modal on first visit
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated && shouldShowGuestWelcome('manadeck')) {
 			showGuestWelcome = true;
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/+page.svelte b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/+page.svelte
index d97609892..30281499d 100644
--- a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/+page.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { deckStore } from '$lib/stores/deckStore.svelte';
 	import { Button, ContextMenu, type ContextMenuItem } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
@@ -7,13 +7,12 @@
 	import CreateDeckModal from '$lib/components/deck/CreateDeckModal.svelte';
 	import type { Deck } from '$lib/types/deck';
 
+	// Get live query data from layout context
+	const allDecks: { readonly value: Deck[] } = getContext('decks');
+
 	let showCreateModal = $state(false);
 	let contextMenu = $state({ visible: false, x: 0, y: 0, target: null as Deck | null });
 
-	onMount(() => {
-		deckStore.fetchDecks();
-	});
-
 	function handleDeckClick(deckId: string) {
 		goto(`/decks/${deckId}`);
 	}
@@ -62,26 +61,13 @@
 		</Button>
 	</div>
 
-	<!-- Loading State -->
-	{#if deckStore.loading && deckStore.decks.length === 0}
-		<div class="flex justify-center py-12">
-			<div class="text-center">
-				<div
-					class="inline-block animate-spin h-8 w-8 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full"
-				></div>
-				<p class="mt-4 text-muted-foreground">Loading decks...</p>
-			</div>
-		</div>
-	{:else if deckStore.error}
-		<!-- Error State -->
+	<!-- Error State -->
+	{#if deckStore.error}
 		<div class="p-4 rounded-lg bg-destructive/10 text-destructive">
 			<p class="font-medium">Error loading decks</p>
 			<p class="text-sm mt-1">{deckStore.error}</p>
-			<Button variant="outline" class="mt-3" onclick={() => deckStore.fetchDecks()}>
-				Try Again
-			</Button>
 		</div>
-	{:else if deckStore.decks.length === 0}
+	{:else if allDecks.value.length === 0}
 		<!-- Empty State -->
 		<div class="text-center py-12">
 			<div class="text-6xl mb-4">📚</div>
@@ -94,7 +80,7 @@
 	{:else}
 		<!-- Decks Grid -->
 		<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-			{#each deckStore.decks as deck (deck.id)}
+			{#each allDecks.value as deck (deck.id)}
 				<!-- svelte-ignore a11y_no_static_element_interactions -->
 				<div oncontextmenu={(e) => handleContextMenu(e, deck)}>
 					<DeckCard {deck} onclick={() => handleDeckClick(deck.id)} />
diff --git a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/[id]/+page.svelte
index 72624cc1e..2c73f1b45 100644
--- a/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/manadeck/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/decks/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -4,24 +4,24 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { deckStore } from '$lib/stores/deckStore.svelte';
 	import { progressStore } from '$lib/stores/progressStore.svelte';
-	import { cardStore } from '$lib/stores/cardStore.svelte';
+	import { useDeck, useCardsByDeck } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { Button, Badge, Card } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 
 	let deckId = $derived($page.params.id);
 	let showDeleteConfirm = $state(false);
 	let deleting = $state(false);
 
+	// Live queries for this deck's data
+	const currentDeck = useDeck(deckId);
+	const deckCards = useCardsByDeck(deckId);
+
 	// Calculate deck-specific progress
 	let dueCount = $state(0);
 	let masteredCount = $state(0);
 
 	onMount(async () => {
 		if (deckId) {
-			await Promise.all([
-				deckStore.fetchDeck(deckId),
-				progressStore.fetchDeckProgress(deckId),
-				cardStore.fetchCards(deckId),
-			]);
+			await progressStore.fetchDeckProgress(deckId);
 
 			// Calculate progress
 			const progress = progressStore.cardProgress;
@@ -40,9 +40,7 @@
 		await deckStore.deleteDeck(deckId);
 		deleting = false;
 
-		if (!deckStore.error) {
-			goto('/decks');
-		}
+		goto('/decks');
 	}
 
 	function handleStudy() {
@@ -51,20 +49,11 @@
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
-	<title>{deckStore.currentDeck?.title || 'Deck'} - Manadeck</title>
+	<title>{currentDeck.value?.title || 'Deck'} - Manadeck</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
-{#if deckStore.loading && !deckStore.currentDeck}
-	<div class="flex justify-center py-12">
-		<div class="text-center">
-			<div
-				class="inline-block animate-spin h-8 w-8 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full"
-			></div>
-			<p class="mt-4 text-muted-foreground">Loading deck...</p>
-		</div>
-	</div>
-{:else if deckStore.currentDeck}
-	{@const deck = deckStore.currentDeck}
+{#if currentDeck.value}
+	{@const deck = currentDeck.value}
 	<div class="space-y-6">
 		<!-- Back Button -->
 		<button
@@ -106,7 +95,7 @@
 		<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
 			<Card>
 				<div class="text-center">
-					<div class="text-3xl font-bold">{cardStore.cards.length || deck.card_count || 0}</div>
+					<div class="text-3xl font-bold">{deckCards.value.length || deck.card_count || 0}</div>
 					<div class="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Total Cards</div>
 				</div>
 			</Card>
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..81ca1f47d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Presi
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQuery, useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import type { Deck, Slide } from '@presi/shared';
+import { deckCollection, slideCollection, type LocalDeck, type LocalSlide } from './local-store';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Convert LocalDeck (IndexedDB) to shared Deck type. */
+export function toDeck(local: LocalDeck): Deck {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		title: local.title,
+		description: local.description ?? undefined,
+		themeId: local.themeId ?? undefined,
+		isPublic: local.isPublic,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+/** Convert LocalSlide (IndexedDB) to shared Slide type. */
+export function toSlide(local: LocalSlide): Slide {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		deckId: local.deckId,
+		order: local.order,
+		content: local.content,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ────────
+
+/** All decks, sorted by updatedAt descending. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllDecks() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await deckCollection.getAll();
+		return locals
+			.map(toDeck)
+			.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.updatedAt).getTime() - new Date(a.updatedAt).getTime());
+	}, [] as Deck[]);
+}
+
+/** Slides for a specific deck, sorted by order. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useDeckSlides(deckId: string) {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await slideCollection.getAll({ deckId });
+		return locals.map(toSlide).sort((a, b) => a.order - b.order);
+	}, [] as Slide[]);
+}
+
+/** Single deck by ID. Has loading state. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useDeck(id: string) {
+	return useLiveQuery(async () => {
+		const local = await deckCollection.get(id);
+		return local ? toDeck(local) : null;
+	});
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Helper Functions (for $derived) ─────────────────
+
+/** Find a deck by ID from a list. */
+export function findDeckById(decks: Deck[], id: string): Deck | undefined {
+	return decks.find((d) => d.id === id);
+}
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/stores/decks.svelte.ts b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/stores/decks.svelte.ts
index 2a3a1281c..ba5efbb6a 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/stores/decks.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/lib/stores/decks.svelte.ts
@@ -1,18 +1,17 @@
 /**
- * Decks Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Decks Store — Mutation-Only
  *
- * All reads and writes go to IndexedDB first.
- * When authenticated, changes sync to the server in the background.
- * Same public API as before so components don't need changes.
+ * Reads are handled by useLiveQuery hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store only handles writes (create, update, delete).
  */
 
 import type {
-	Deck,
-	Slide,
 	CreateDeckDto,
 	UpdateDeckDto,
 	CreateSlideDto,
 	UpdateSlideDto,
+	Deck,
+	Slide,
 } from '@presi/shared';
 import {
 	deckCollection,
@@ -20,74 +19,12 @@ import {
 	type LocalDeck,
 	type LocalSlide,
 } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toDeck, toSlide } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-let decks = $state<Deck[]>([]);
-let currentDeck = $state<Deck | null>(null);
-let currentSlides = $state<Slide[]>([]);
 let isLoading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 
-/** Convert LocalDeck (IndexedDB) to shared Deck type. */
-function toDeck(local: LocalDeck): Deck {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		userId: 'local',
-		title: local.title,
-		description: local.description ?? undefined,
-		themeId: local.themeId ?? undefined,
-		isPublic: local.isPublic,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-/** Convert LocalSlide (IndexedDB) to shared Slide type. */
-function toSlide(local: LocalSlide): Slide {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		deckId: local.deckId,
-		order: local.order,
-		content: local.content,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
 function createDecksStore() {
-	async function loadDecks() {
-		isLoading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			const localDecks = await deckCollection.getAll();
-			decks = localDecks.map(toDeck);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load decks';
-			console.error('Failed to load decks:', e);
-		} finally {
-			isLoading = false;
-		}
-	}
-
-	async function loadDeck(id: string) {
-		isLoading = true;
-		error = null;
-		try {
-			const localDeck = await deckCollection.get(id);
-			if (localDeck) {
-				currentDeck = toDeck(localDeck);
-			} else {
-				currentDeck = null;
-				throw new Error('Deck not found');
-			}
-			const localSlides = await slideCollection.getAll({ deckId: id });
-			currentSlides = localSlides.map(toSlide).sort((a, b) => a.order - b.order);
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load deck';
-			console.error('Failed to load deck:', e);
-		} finally {
-			isLoading = false;
-		}
-	}
-
 	async function createDeck(dto: CreateDeckDto): Promise<Deck | null> {
 		isLoading = true;
 		error = null;
@@ -100,9 +37,7 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 				isPublic: false,
 			};
 			const inserted = await deckCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const deck = toDeck(inserted);
-			decks = [deck, ...decks];
-			return deck;
+			return toDeck(inserted);
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create deck';
 			console.error('Failed to create deck:', e);
@@ -121,14 +56,7 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 			if (dto.themeId !== undefined) localUpdates.themeId = dto.themeId;
 			if (dto.isPublic !== undefined) localUpdates.isPublic = dto.isPublic;
 
-			const updated = await deckCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
-			if (updated) {
-				const updatedDeck = toDeck(updated);
-				decks = decks.map((d) => (d.id === id ? updatedDeck : d));
-				if (currentDeck?.id === id) {
-					currentDeck = updatedDeck;
-				}
-			}
+			await deckCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
 			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to update deck';
@@ -147,11 +75,6 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 			}
 
 			await deckCollection.delete(id);
-			decks = decks.filter((d) => d.id !== id);
-			if (currentDeck?.id === id) {
-				currentDeck = null;
-				currentSlides = [];
-			}
 			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete deck';
@@ -163,7 +86,8 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 	async function createSlide(deckId: string, dto: CreateSlideDto): Promise<Slide | null> {
 		error = null;
 		try {
-			const order = dto.order ?? currentSlides.length + 1;
+			const existingSlides = await slideCollection.getAll({ deckId });
+			const order = dto.order ?? existingSlides.length + 1;
 			const newLocal: LocalSlide = {
 				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
 				deckId,
@@ -171,9 +95,7 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 				content: dto.content,
 			};
 			const inserted = await slideCollection.insert(newLocal);
-			const slide = toSlide(inserted);
-			currentSlides = [...currentSlides, slide].sort((a, b) => a.order - b.order);
-			return slide;
+			return toSlide(inserted);
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to create slide';
 			console.error('Failed to create slide:', e);
@@ -188,12 +110,7 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 			if (dto.content !== undefined) localUpdates.content = dto.content;
 			if (dto.order !== undefined) localUpdates.order = dto.order;
 
-			const updated = await slideCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
-			if (updated) {
-				currentSlides = currentSlides
-					.map((s) => (s.id === id ? toSlide(updated) : s))
-					.sort((a, b) => a.order - b.order);
-			}
+			await slideCollection.update(id, localUpdates);
 			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to update slide';
@@ -206,7 +123,6 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 		error = null;
 		try {
 			await slideCollection.delete(id);
-			currentSlides = currentSlides.filter((s) => s.id !== id);
 			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to delete slide';
@@ -218,13 +134,9 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 	async function reorderSlides(slides: { id: string; order: number }[]): Promise<boolean> {
 		error = null;
 		try {
-			const orderMap = new Map(slides.map((s) => [s.id, s.order]));
 			for (const { id, order } of slides) {
 				await slideCollection.update(id, { order });
 			}
-			currentSlides = currentSlides
-				.map((s) => ({ ...s, order: orderMap.get(s.id) ?? s.order }))
-				.sort((a, b) => a.order - b.order);
 			return true;
 		} catch (e) {
 			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to reorder slides';
@@ -233,29 +145,13 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 		}
 	}
 
-	function clearCurrent() {
-		currentDeck = null;
-		currentSlides = [];
-	}
-
 	return {
-		get decks() {
-			return decks;
-		},
-		get currentDeck() {
-			return currentDeck;
-		},
-		get currentSlides() {
-			return currentSlides;
-		},
 		get isLoading() {
 			return isLoading;
 		},
 		get error() {
 			return error;
 		},
-		loadDecks,
-		loadDeck,
 		createDeck,
 		updateDeck,
 		deleteDeck,
@@ -263,7 +159,6 @@ function createDecksStore() {
 		updateSlide,
 		deleteSlide,
 		reorderSlides,
-		clearCurrent,
 	};
 }
 
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 1b45c5260..6133e54de 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 	import { getPillAppItems } from '@manacore/shared-branding';
 	import { setLocale, supportedLocales } from '$lib/i18n';
 	import { decksStore } from '$lib/stores/decks.svelte';
+	import { useAllDecks } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { presiOnboarding } from '$lib/stores/app-onboarding.svelte';
 	import { MiniOnboardingModal } from '@manacore/shared-app-onboarding';
 	import { SessionExpiredBanner, AuthGate, GuestWelcomeModal } from '@manacore/shared-auth-ui';
@@ -32,6 +33,9 @@
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
+	// Live query: all decks (reactive, auto-updates on IndexedDB changes)
+	const allDecks = useAllDecks();
+
 	let { children } = $props();
 
 	let isCollapsed = $state(false);
@@ -137,7 +141,7 @@
 	// QuickInputBar handlers
 	async function handleInputSearch(query: string): Promise<QuickInputItem[]> {
 		const q = query.toLowerCase();
-		return decksStore.decks
+		return (allDecks.value ?? [])
 			.filter((d) => d.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || d.description?.toLowerCase().includes(q))
 			.slice(0, 10)
 			.map((deck) => ({
@@ -162,9 +166,6 @@
 			tagMutations.startSync(getToken);
 		}
 
-		// Load decks from IndexedDB (guest seed or synced data)
-		await decksStore.loadDecks();
-
 		// Show guest welcome modal on first visit
 		if (!auth.isAuthenticated && shouldShowGuestWelcome('presi')) {
 			showGuestWelcome = true;
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
index fdaf6b39b..1fe74249d 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+page.svelte
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { decksStore } from '$lib/stores/decks.svelte';
+	import { useAllDecks } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { PresiEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 	import { PageHeader, ContextMenu, type ContextMenuItem } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import {
@@ -20,12 +21,15 @@
 	let newDeckDescription = $state('');
 	let isCreating = $state(false);
 
+	const allDecks = useAllDecks();
+	let decks = $derived(allDecks.value ?? []);
+
 	let contextMenuVisible = $state(false);
 	let contextMenuX = $state(0);
 	let contextMenuY = $state(0);
-	let contextMenuDeck = $state<(typeof decksStore.decks)[0] | null>(null);
+	let contextMenuDeck = $state<(typeof decks)[0] | null>(null);
 
-	function handleContextMenu(e: MouseEvent, deck: (typeof decksStore.decks)[0]) {
+	function handleContextMenu(e: MouseEvent, deck: (typeof decks)[0]) {
 		e.preventDefault();
 		e.stopPropagation();
 		contextMenuX = e.clientX;
@@ -118,13 +122,7 @@
 		{/snippet}
 	</PageHeader>
 
-	{#if decksStore.isLoading}
-		<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
-			<div
-				class="animate-spin rounded-full h-10 w-10 border-4 border-primary-500 border-t-transparent"
-			></div>
-		</div>
-	{:else if decksStore.decks.length === 0}
+	{#if decks.length === 0}
 		<div class="text-center py-16">
 			<div
 				class="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4"
@@ -143,7 +141,7 @@
 		</div>
 	{:else}
 		<div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
-			{#each decksStore.decks as deck (deck.id)}
+			{#each decks as deck (deck.id)}
 				<!-- svelte-ignore a11y_no_static_element_interactions -->
 				<div
 					class="group bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 overflow-hidden hover:shadow-md transition-shadow"
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/deck/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/deck/[id]/+page.svelte
index 8f6efcfca..81e49ef19 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/deck/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/deck/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { browser } from '$app/environment';
 	import { decksStore } from '$lib/stores/decks.svelte';
+	import { useDeck, useDeckSlides } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { auth } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { PresiEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 	import { shareApi } from '$lib/api/client';
@@ -52,10 +53,11 @@
 
 	const deckId = $page.params.id as string;
 
-	onMount(() => {
-		decksStore.loadDeck(deckId);
-		return () => decksStore.clearCurrent();
-	});
+	// Reactive live queries — auto-update on IndexedDB changes
+	const deckQuery = useDeck(deckId);
+	const slidesQuery = useDeckSlides(deckId);
+	let currentDeck = $derived(deckQuery.value);
+	let currentSlides = $derived(slidesQuery.value ?? []);
 
 	function openCreateSlide() {
 		editingSlide = null;
@@ -119,7 +121,7 @@
 	}
 
 	async function moveSlide(slide: Slide, direction: 'up' | 'down') {
-		const slides = decksStore.currentSlides;
+		const slides = currentSlides;
 		const currentIndex = slides.findIndex((s) => s.id === slide.id);
 		if (currentIndex === -1) return;
 
@@ -215,17 +217,17 @@
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
-	<title>{decksStore.currentDeck?.title || 'Loading...'} - Presi</title>
+	<title>{currentDeck?.title || 'Loading...'} - Presi</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
 <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
-	{#if decksStore.isLoading}
+	{#if deckQuery.loading}
 		<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
 			<div
 				class="animate-spin rounded-full h-10 w-10 border-4 border-primary-500 border-t-transparent"
 			></div>
 		</div>
-	{:else if decksStore.currentDeck}
+	{:else if currentDeck}
 		<!-- Header -->
 		<div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-8">
 			<div class="flex items-center gap-4">
@@ -237,11 +239,11 @@
 				</a>
 				<div>
 					<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">
-						{decksStore.currentDeck.title}
+						{currentDeck.title}
 					</h1>
-					{#if decksStore.currentDeck.description}
+					{#if currentDeck.description}
 						<p class="text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 mt-1">
-							{decksStore.currentDeck.description}
+							{currentDeck.description}
 						</p>
 					{/if}
 				</div>
@@ -264,7 +266,7 @@
 						Share
 					</button>
 				{/if}
-				{#if decksStore.currentSlides.length > 0}
+				{#if currentSlides.length > 0}
 					<a
 						href="/present/{deckId}"
 						class="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-primary-600 hover:bg-primary-700 text-white font-medium rounded-lg transition-colors"
@@ -277,7 +279,7 @@
 		</div>
 
 		<!-- Slides Grid -->
-		{#if decksStore.currentSlides.length === 0}
+		{#if currentSlides.length === 0}
 			<div class="text-center py-16">
 				<div
 					class="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4"
@@ -296,7 +298,7 @@
 			</div>
 		{:else}
 			<div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
-				{#each decksStore.currentSlides as slide, index (slide.id)}
+				{#each currentSlides as slide, index (slide.id)}
 					<div
 						class="group bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 overflow-hidden"
 					>
@@ -354,7 +356,7 @@
 								</button>
 								<button
 									onclick={() => moveSlide(slide, 'down')}
-									disabled={index === decksStore.currentSlides.length - 1}
+									disabled={index === currentSlides.length - 1}
 									class="p-1.5 hover:bg-slate-100 dark:hover:bg-slate-700 rounded disabled:opacity-30"
 									aria-label="Move down"
 								>
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
index 4cfee8e12..f6f452245 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/mana/+page.svelte
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 		pageTitle="Wähle dein Abo"
 		subscriptionsTitle="Abonnements"
 		packagesTitle="Einmal-Pakete"
-		yearlyDiscount="2 Monate gratis"
+		yearlyDiscount="20% Rabatt"
 	/>
 </div>
 
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/present/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/present/[id]/+page.svelte
index 80db347a9..8fb9ab214 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/present/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/present/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { decksStore } from '$lib/stores/decks.svelte';
+	import { useDeck, useDeckSlides } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { PresiEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 	import type { Slide } from '@presi/shared';
 	import {
@@ -29,13 +30,24 @@
 
 	const deckId = $page.params.id as string;
 
+	// Reactive live queries
+	const deckQuery = useDeck(deckId);
+	const slidesQuery = useDeckSlides(deckId);
+	let currentDeck = $derived(deckQuery.value);
+	let currentSlides = $derived(slidesQuery.value ?? []);
+
 	let maxSlideReached = $state(0);
+	let hasTrackedStart = $state(false);
+
+	// Track presentation start once slides are loaded
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (currentSlides.length > 0 && !hasTrackedStart) {
+			PresiEvents.presentationStarted(currentSlides.length);
+			hasTrackedStart = true;
+		}
+	});
 
 	onMount(() => {
-		decksStore.loadDeck(deckId).then(() => {
-			PresiEvents.presentationStarted(decksStore.currentSlides.length);
-		});
-
 		// Keyboard navigation
 		window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeydown);
 		window.addEventListener('mousemove', handleMouseMove);
@@ -47,7 +59,6 @@
 			document.removeEventListener('fullscreenchange', handleFullscreenChange);
 			if (timerInterval) clearInterval(timerInterval);
 			if (hideControlsTimeout) clearTimeout(hideControlsTimeout);
-			decksStore.clearCurrent();
 		};
 	});
 
@@ -95,7 +106,7 @@
 	}
 
 	function nextSlide() {
-		if (currentSlideIndex < decksStore.currentSlides.length - 1) {
+		if (currentSlideIndex < currentSlides.length - 1) {
 			currentSlideIndex++;
 			if (currentSlideIndex > maxSlideReached) maxSlideReached = currentSlideIndex;
 		}
@@ -139,15 +150,15 @@
 		goto(`/deck/${deckId}`);
 	}
 
-	const currentSlide = $derived(decksStore.currentSlides[currentSlideIndex]);
+	const currentSlide = $derived(currentSlides[currentSlideIndex]);
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
-	<title>Presenting: {decksStore.currentDeck?.title || 'Loading...'}</title>
+	<title>Presenting: {currentDeck?.title || 'Loading...'}</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
 <div class="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900 text-white flex flex-col">
-	{#if decksStore.isLoading}
+	{#if deckQuery.loading}
 		<div class="flex-1 flex items-center justify-center">
 			<div
 				class="animate-spin rounded-full h-12 w-12 border-4 border-primary-500 border-t-transparent"
@@ -161,9 +172,9 @@
 			class:pointer-events-none={!showControls}
 		>
 			<div class="flex items-center gap-4">
-				<h1 class="text-lg font-medium truncate max-w-xs">{decksStore.currentDeck?.title}</h1>
+				<h1 class="text-lg font-medium truncate max-w-xs">{currentDeck?.title}</h1>
 				<span class="text-sm text-slate-400">
-					Slide {currentSlideIndex + 1} of {decksStore.currentSlides.length}
+					Slide {currentSlideIndex + 1} of {currentSlides.length}
 				</span>
 			</div>
 			<button
@@ -260,7 +271,7 @@
 
 					<!-- Slide Dots -->
 					<div class="flex items-center gap-2 px-4">
-						{#each decksStore.currentSlides as _, index}
+						{#each currentSlides as _, index}
 							<button
 								onclick={() => goToSlide(index)}
 								class="w-2 h-2 rounded-full transition-all"
@@ -274,7 +285,7 @@
 
 					<button
 						onclick={nextSlide}
-						disabled={currentSlideIndex === decksStore.currentSlides.length - 1}
+						disabled={currentSlideIndex === currentSlides.length - 1}
 						class="p-3 hover:bg-white/10 rounded-lg transition-colors disabled:opacity-30"
 						aria-label="Next slide"
 					>
diff --git a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/profile/+page.svelte b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/profile/+page.svelte
index 3dbced5fd..6d87f73d2 100644
--- a/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/profile/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/presi/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/profile/+page.svelte
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { ProfilePage } from '@manacore/shared-profile-ui';
 	import type { UserProfile, ProfileActions } from '@manacore/shared-profile-ui';
 	import { auth } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
-	import { decksStore } from '$lib/stores/decks.svelte';
+	import { useAllDecks } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { FolderOpen, Stack, Calendar } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 
-	let isLoading = $state(true);
+	const allDecks = useAllDecks();
+	let decks = $derived(allDecks.value ?? []);
 
 	// Map auth store user to UserProfile
 	let userProfile = $derived<UserProfile>({
@@ -27,11 +27,6 @@
 		},
 	};
 
-	onMount(async () => {
-		await decksStore.loadDecks();
-		isLoading = false;
-	});
-
 	function formatDate(dateString: string) {
 		return new Date(dateString).toLocaleDateString('de-DE', {
 			day: '2-digit',
@@ -62,75 +57,67 @@
 
 <!-- Stats Section -->
 <div class="mx-auto max-w-xl px-4 pb-8">
-	{#if isLoading}
-		<div class="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
-			<div
-				class="animate-spin rounded-full h-8 w-8 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent"
-			></div>
+	<!-- Stats Card -->
+	<section class="mb-6">
+		<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Statistiken</h2>
+		<div
+			class="p-5 rounded-2xl bg-white/85 dark:bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-xl border border-black/10 dark:border-white/10 shadow-sm"
+		>
+			<div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+				<div class="text-center p-4 bg-black/5 dark:bg-white/5 rounded-xl">
+					<div class="flex justify-center mb-2">
+						<FolderOpen class="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />
+					</div>
+					<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
+						{decks.length}
+					</div>
+					<div class="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Präsentationen</div>
+				</div>
+				<div class="text-center p-4 bg-black/5 dark:bg-white/5 rounded-xl">
+					<div class="flex justify-center mb-2">
+						<Stack class="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />
+					</div>
+					<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">-</div>
+					<div class="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Folien</div>
+				</div>
+			</div>
 		</div>
-	{:else}
-		<!-- Stats Card -->
-		<section class="mb-6">
-			<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Statistiken</h2>
+	</section>
+
+	<!-- Recent Presentations -->
+	{#if decks.length > 0}
+		<section>
+			<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Letzte Präsentationen</h2>
 			<div
-				class="p-5 rounded-2xl bg-white/85 dark:bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-xl border border-black/10 dark:border-white/10 shadow-sm"
+				class="rounded-2xl bg-white/85 dark:bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-xl border border-black/10 dark:border-white/10 shadow-sm overflow-hidden"
 			>
-				<div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
-					<div class="text-center p-4 bg-black/5 dark:bg-white/5 rounded-xl">
-						<div class="flex justify-center mb-2">
-							<FolderOpen class="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />
-						</div>
-						<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">
-							{decksStore.decks.length}
-						</div>
-						<div class="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Präsentationen</div>
-					</div>
-					<div class="text-center p-4 bg-black/5 dark:bg-white/5 rounded-xl">
-						<div class="flex justify-center mb-2">
-							<Stack class="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />
-						</div>
-						<div class="text-2xl font-bold text-foreground">-</div>
-						<div class="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Folien</div>
-					</div>
+				<div class="divide-y divide-black/10 dark:divide-white/10">
+					{#each decks.slice(0, 5) as deck (deck.id)}
+						<a
+							href="/deck/{deck.id}"
+							class="flex items-center justify-between p-4 hover:bg-black/5 dark:hover:bg-white/5 transition-colors"
+						>
+							<div class="flex items-center gap-3">
+								<div class="w-10 h-10 bg-primary/10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
+									<FolderOpen class="w-5 h-5 text-primary" />
+								</div>
+								<div>
+									<h4 class="font-medium text-foreground">{deck.title}</h4>
+									{#if deck.description}
+										<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground truncate max-w-xs">
+											{deck.description}
+										</p>
+									{/if}
+								</div>
+							</div>
+							<div class="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+								<Calendar class="w-4 h-4" />
+								{formatDate(deck.updatedAt)}
+							</div>
+						</a>
+					{/each}
 				</div>
 			</div>
 		</section>
-
-		<!-- Recent Presentations -->
-		{#if decksStore.decks.length > 0}
-			<section>
-				<h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-4">Letzte Präsentationen</h2>
-				<div
-					class="rounded-2xl bg-white/85 dark:bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-xl border border-black/10 dark:border-white/10 shadow-sm overflow-hidden"
-				>
-					<div class="divide-y divide-black/10 dark:divide-white/10">
-						{#each decksStore.decks.slice(0, 5) as deck (deck.id)}
-							<a
-								href="/deck/{deck.id}"
-								class="flex items-center justify-between p-4 hover:bg-black/5 dark:hover:bg-white/5 transition-colors"
-							>
-								<div class="flex items-center gap-3">
-									<div class="w-10 h-10 bg-primary/10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-										<FolderOpen class="w-5 h-5 text-primary" />
-									</div>
-									<div>
-										<h4 class="font-medium text-foreground">{deck.title}</h4>
-										{#if deck.description}
-											<p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground truncate max-w-xs">
-												{deck.description}
-											</p>
-										{/if}
-									</div>
-								</div>
-								<div class="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-									<Calendar class="w-4 h-4" />
-									{formatDate(deck.updatedAt)}
-								</div>
-							</a>
-						{/each}
-					</div>
-				</div>
-			</section>
-		{/if}
 	{/if}
 </div>
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/components/files/BulkActionBar.svelte b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/components/files/BulkActionBar.svelte
index 232ab4914..d600c2cad 100644
--- a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/components/files/BulkActionBar.svelte
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/components/files/BulkActionBar.svelte
@@ -2,6 +2,14 @@
 	import { X, Trash, CheckSquare } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { filesStore } from '$lib/stores/files.svelte';
 	import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
+	import type { StorageFile, StorageFolder } from '$lib/api/client';
+
+	interface Props {
+		files?: StorageFile[];
+		folders?: StorageFolder[];
+	}
+
+	let { files = [], folders = [] }: Props = $props();
 
 	let deleting = $state(false);
 
@@ -10,7 +18,7 @@
 		if (!confirm(`${count} Element(e) in den Papierkorb verschieben?`)) return;
 
 		deleting = true;
-		const result = await filesStore.deleteSelected();
+		const result = await filesStore.deleteSelected(files, folders);
 		deleting = false;
 
 		if (result.hasErrors) {
@@ -34,7 +42,9 @@
 				<span>{deleting ? 'Lösche...' : 'Löschen'}</span>
 			</button>
 
-			<button class="bulk-btn" onclick={() => filesStore.selectAll()}> Alle auswählen </button>
+			<button class="bulk-btn" onclick={() => filesStore.selectAllFromLists(files, folders)}>
+				Alle auswählen
+			</button>
 
 			<button
 				class="bulk-btn close"
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0c624a656
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Storage
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	fileCollection,
+	folderCollection,
+	tagCollection,
+	fileTagCollection,
+	type LocalFile,
+	type LocalFolder,
+	type LocalTag,
+	type LocalFileTag,
+} from './local-store';
+import type { StorageFile, StorageFolder, Tag } from '$lib/api/client';
+
+// ─── Type Converters ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Convert LocalFile (IndexedDB) to StorageFile type. */
+export function toFile(local: LocalFile): StorageFile {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		name: local.name,
+		originalName: local.originalName,
+		mimeType: local.mimeType,
+		size: local.size,
+		storagePath: local.storagePath,
+		storageKey: local.storageKey,
+		parentFolderId: local.parentFolderId ?? null,
+		currentVersion: local.currentVersion,
+		isFavorite: local.isFavorite,
+		isDeleted: local.isDeleted,
+		deletedAt: null,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+/** Convert LocalFolder (IndexedDB) to StorageFolder type. */
+export function toFolder(local: LocalFolder): StorageFolder {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		name: local.name,
+		description: local.description ?? null,
+		color: local.color ?? null,
+		parentFolderId: local.parentFolderId ?? null,
+		path: local.path,
+		depth: local.depth,
+		isFavorite: local.isFavorite,
+		isDeleted: local.isDeleted,
+		deletedAt: null,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+/** Convert LocalTag (IndexedDB) to Tag type. */
+export function toTag(local: LocalTag): Tag {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		userId: 'local',
+		name: local.name,
+		color: local.color ?? null,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ────────
+
+/** All non-deleted files, sorted by name. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllFiles() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await fileCollection.getAll();
+		return locals
+			.filter((f) => !f.isDeleted)
+			.map(toFile)
+			.sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
+	}, [] as StorageFile[]);
+}
+
+/** All non-deleted folders, sorted by name. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllFolders() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await folderCollection.getAll();
+		return locals
+			.filter((f) => !f.isDeleted)
+			.map(toFolder)
+			.sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
+	}, [] as StorageFolder[]);
+}
+
+/** All tags, sorted by name. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllStorageTags() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await tagCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toTag).sort((a, b) => a.name.localeCompare(b.name));
+	}, [] as Tag[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Helper Functions (for $derived) ─────────────────
+
+/** Get files in a specific folder (null = root). */
+export function getFilesInFolder(files: StorageFile[], folderId: string | null): StorageFile[] {
+	return files.filter((f) => (f.parentFolderId ?? null) === folderId);
+}
+
+/** Get subfolders of a specific folder (null = root). */
+export function getFoldersInFolder(
+	folders: StorageFolder[],
+	parentFolderId: string | null
+): StorageFolder[] {
+	return folders.filter((f) => (f.parentFolderId ?? null) === parentFolderId);
+}
+
+/** Get favorite files. */
+export function getFavoriteFiles(files: StorageFile[]): StorageFile[] {
+	return files.filter((f) => f.isFavorite);
+}
+
+/** Get favorite folders. */
+export function getFavoriteFolders(folders: StorageFolder[]): StorageFolder[] {
+	return folders.filter((f) => f.isFavorite);
+}
+
+/** Find a folder by ID. */
+export function findFolderById(folders: StorageFolder[], id: string): StorageFolder | undefined {
+	return folders.find((f) => f.id === id);
+}
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/stores/files.svelte.ts b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/stores/files.svelte.ts
index 549ca9ef6..4d4d90312 100644
--- a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/stores/files.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/lib/stores/files.svelte.ts
@@ -1,30 +1,30 @@
 /**
- * Files Store - Manages files and folders state
+ * Files Store — Mutation-Only (Local-First reads via queries.ts)
+ *
+ * Reads are handled by useLiveQuery hooks in queries.ts.
+ * This store handles writes, selection state, view mode, and
+ * server-side operations (upload, download, share) that remain API-based.
  */
 
 import { filesApi, foldersApi } from '$lib/api/client';
 import type { StorageFile, StorageFolder } from '$lib/api/client';
 import { trackEvent, StorageEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
+import {
+	fileCollection,
+	folderCollection,
+	type LocalFile,
+	type LocalFolder,
+} from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toFile, toFolder } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-let files = $state<StorageFile[]>([]);
-let folders = $state<StorageFolder[]>([]);
-let currentFolder = $state<StorageFolder | null>(null);
 let loading = $state(false);
 let error = $state<string | null>(null);
 let viewMode = $state<'grid' | 'list'>('grid');
 let selectedFileIds = $state<Set<string>>(new Set());
 let selectedFolderIds = $state<Set<string>>(new Set());
+let currentFolderId = $state<string | null>(null);
 
 export const filesStore = {
-	get files() {
-		return files;
-	},
-	get folders() {
-		return folders;
-	},
-	get currentFolder() {
-		return currentFolder;
-	},
 	get loading() {
 		return loading;
 	},
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	get selectionCount() {
 		return selectedFileIds.size + selectedFolderIds.size;
 	},
+	get currentFolderId() {
+		return currentFolderId;
+	},
 
 	toggleFileSelection(id: string) {
 		const next = new Set(selectedFileIds);
@@ -58,7 +61,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 		selectedFolderIds = next;
 	},
 
-	selectAll() {
+	selectAllFromLists(files: StorageFile[], folders: StorageFolder[]) {
 		selectedFileIds = new Set(files.map((f) => f.id));
 		selectedFolderIds = new Set(folders.map((f) => f.id));
 	},
@@ -68,26 +71,6 @@ export const filesStore = {
 		selectedFolderIds = new Set();
 	},
 
-	async deleteSelected() {
-		const fileIds = [...selectedFileIds];
-		const folderIds = [...selectedFolderIds];
-
-		const results = await Promise.all([
-			...fileIds.map((id) => filesApi.delete(id)),
-			...folderIds.map((id) => foldersApi.delete(id)),
-		]);
-
-		const hasErrors = results.some((r) => r.error);
-		if (!hasErrors) {
-			files = files.filter((f) => !selectedFileIds.has(f.id));
-			folders = folders.filter((f) => !selectedFolderIds.has(f.id));
-		}
-
-		selectedFileIds = new Set();
-		selectedFolderIds = new Set();
-		return { deleted: fileIds.length + folderIds.length, hasErrors };
-	},
-
 	setViewMode(mode: 'grid' | 'list') {
 		viewMode = mode;
 		StorageEvents.viewModeChanged(mode);
@@ -105,64 +88,53 @@ export const filesStore = {
 		}
 	},
 
-	async loadFolder(folderId?: string) {
-		loading = true;
-		error = null;
+	setCurrentFolder(folderId: string | null) {
+		currentFolderId = folderId;
 		selectedFileIds = new Set();
 		selectedFolderIds = new Set();
-
-		try {
-			if (folderId) {
-				const result = await foldersApi.get(folderId);
-				if (result.error) {
-					error = result.error;
-					return;
-				}
-				if (result.data) {
-					currentFolder = result.data.folder;
-					files = result.data.files;
-					folders = result.data.subfolders;
-				}
-			} else {
-				// Load root
-				currentFolder = null;
-				const [filesResult, foldersResult] = await Promise.all([
-					filesApi.list(),
-					foldersApi.list(),
-				]);
-
-				if (filesResult.error) {
-					error = filesResult.error;
-					return;
-				}
-				if (foldersResult.error) {
-					error = foldersResult.error;
-					return;
-				}
-
-				files = filesResult.data || [];
-				folders = foldersResult.data || [];
-			}
-		} catch (e) {
-			error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Unknown error';
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
 	},
 
-	async uploadFile(file: File) {
-		const result = await filesApi.upload(file, currentFolder?.id);
+	// ─── Server-side operations (remain API-based) ────────
+
+	async uploadFile(file: File, parentFolderId?: string | null) {
+		const result = await filesApi.upload(file, parentFolderId ?? currentFolderId ?? undefined);
 		if (result.data) {
-			files = [...files, result.data];
+			// Also insert into local store for liveQuery reactivity
+			const localFile: LocalFile = {
+				id: result.data.id,
+				name: result.data.name,
+				originalName: result.data.originalName,
+				mimeType: result.data.mimeType,
+				size: result.data.size,
+				storagePath: result.data.storagePath,
+				storageKey: result.data.storageKey,
+				parentFolderId: result.data.parentFolderId,
+				currentVersion: result.data.currentVersion,
+				isFavorite: result.data.isFavorite,
+				isDeleted: result.data.isDeleted,
+			};
+			await fileCollection.insert(localFile);
 			trackEvent('file_uploaded', { size: Math.round(file.size / 1024) });
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
 
 	async createFolder(name: string, color?: string) {
-		const result = await foldersApi.create(name, currentFolder?.id, color);
+		const result = await foldersApi.create(name, currentFolderId ?? undefined, color);
 		if (result.data) {
-			folders = [...folders, result.data];
+			// Also insert into local store for liveQuery reactivity
+			const localFolder: LocalFolder = {
+				id: result.data.id,
+				name: result.data.name,
+				description: result.data.description,
+				color: result.data.color,
+				parentFolderId: result.data.parentFolderId,
+				path: result.data.path,
+				depth: result.data.depth,
+				isFavorite: result.data.isFavorite,
+				isDeleted: result.data.isDeleted,
+			};
+			await folderCollection.insert(localFolder);
 			trackEvent('folder_created');
 		}
 		return result;
@@ -171,7 +143,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async deleteFile(id: string) {
 		const result = await filesApi.delete(id);
 		if (!result.error) {
-			files = files.filter((f) => f.id !== id);
+			await fileCollection.update(id, { isDeleted: true });
 			StorageEvents.fileDeleted();
 		}
 		return result;
@@ -180,16 +152,40 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async deleteFolder(id: string) {
 		const result = await foldersApi.delete(id);
 		if (!result.error) {
-			folders = folders.filter((f) => f.id !== id);
+			await folderCollection.update(id, { isDeleted: true });
 			StorageEvents.folderDeleted();
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
 
+	async deleteSelected(files: StorageFile[], folders: StorageFolder[]) {
+		const fileIds = [...selectedFileIds];
+		const folderIds = [...selectedFolderIds];
+
+		const results = await Promise.all([
+			...fileIds.map((id) => filesApi.delete(id)),
+			...folderIds.map((id) => foldersApi.delete(id)),
+		]);
+
+		const hasErrors = results.some((r) => r.error);
+		if (!hasErrors) {
+			for (const id of fileIds) {
+				await fileCollection.update(id, { isDeleted: true });
+			}
+			for (const id of folderIds) {
+				await folderCollection.update(id, { isDeleted: true });
+			}
+		}
+
+		selectedFileIds = new Set();
+		selectedFolderIds = new Set();
+		return { deleted: fileIds.length + folderIds.length, hasErrors };
+	},
+
 	async toggleFileFavorite(id: string) {
 		const result = await filesApi.toggleFavorite(id);
 		if (result.data) {
-			files = files.map((f) => (f.id === id ? result.data! : f));
+			await fileCollection.update(id, { isFavorite: result.data.isFavorite });
 			StorageEvents.fileFavorited(result.data.isFavorite);
 		}
 		return result;
@@ -198,7 +194,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async toggleFolderFavorite(id: string) {
 		const result = await foldersApi.toggleFavorite(id);
 		if (result.data) {
-			folders = folders.map((f) => (f.id === id ? result.data! : f));
+			await folderCollection.update(id, { isFavorite: result.data.isFavorite });
 			StorageEvents.folderFavorited(result.data.isFavorite);
 		}
 		return result;
@@ -207,7 +203,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async renameFile(id: string, name: string) {
 		const result = await filesApi.rename(id, name);
 		if (result.data) {
-			files = files.map((f) => (f.id === id ? result.data! : f));
+			await fileCollection.update(id, { name: result.data.name });
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
@@ -215,7 +211,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async renameFolder(id: string, name: string) {
 		const result = await foldersApi.rename(id, name);
 		if (result.data) {
-			folders = folders.map((f) => (f.id === id ? result.data! : f));
+			await folderCollection.update(id, { name: result.data.name });
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
@@ -223,7 +219,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async moveFile(id: string, targetFolderId: string) {
 		const result = await filesApi.move(id, targetFolderId);
 		if (!result.error) {
-			files = files.filter((f) => f.id !== id);
+			await fileCollection.update(id, { parentFolderId: targetFolderId });
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
@@ -231,7 +227,7 @@ export const filesStore = {
 	async moveFolder(id: string, targetFolderId: string) {
 		const result = await foldersApi.move(id, targetFolderId);
 		if (!result.error) {
-			folders = folders.filter((f) => f.id !== id);
+			await folderCollection.update(id, { parentFolderId: targetFolderId });
 		}
 		return result;
 	},
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/+page.svelte b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/+page.svelte
index 1cfe09097..ead251ef7 100644
--- a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/+page.svelte
@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { GridFour, List, Plus, FolderPlus, UploadSimple } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { filesStore } from '$lib/stores/files.svelte';
+	import {
+		useAllFiles,
+		useAllFolders,
+		getFilesInFolder,
+		getFoldersInFolder,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import type { StorageFile, StorageFolder } from '$lib/api/client';
 	import FileGrid from '$lib/components/files/FileGrid.svelte';
@@ -24,16 +30,20 @@
 	let uploading = $state(false);
 	let uploadProgress = $state(0);
 
-	// Breadcrumb items from current folder path
-	let breadcrumbItems = $derived(
-		filesStore.currentFolder
-			? [{ id: filesStore.currentFolder.id, name: filesStore.currentFolder.name }]
-			: []
-	);
+	// Live queries for reactive reads
+	const allFilesQuery = useAllFiles();
+	const allFoldersQuery = useAllFolders();
+
+	// Root-level files and folders (no parent)
+	let files = $derived(getFilesInFolder(allFilesQuery.value ?? [], null));
+	let folders = $derived(getFoldersInFolder(allFoldersQuery.value ?? [], null));
+
+	// Breadcrumb items (root has none)
+	let breadcrumbItems: { id: string; name: string }[] = [];
 
 	onMount(() => {
 		filesStore.initViewMode();
-		filesStore.loadFolder();
+		filesStore.setCurrentFolder(null);
 	});
 
 	function handleFolderClick(folder: StorageFolder) {
@@ -237,20 +247,13 @@
 		<UploadZone onUpload={handleUpload} {uploading} progress={uploadProgress} />
 	{/if}
 
-	<BulkActionBar />
+	<BulkActionBar {files} {folders} />
 
-	{#if filesStore.loading}
-		{#if filesStore.viewMode === 'grid'}
-			<FileSkeletonGrid />
-		{:else}
-			<FileSkeletonList />
-		{/if}
-	{:else if filesStore.error}
+	{#if allFilesQuery.error}
 		<div class="error-state">
-			<p>Fehler: {filesStore.error}</p>
-			<button onclick={() => filesStore.loadFolder()}>Erneut versuchen</button>
+			<p>Fehler: {allFilesQuery.error}</p>
 		</div>
-	{:else if filesStore.files.length === 0 && filesStore.folders.length === 0}
+	{:else if files.length === 0 && folders.length === 0}
 		<EmptyState
 			type="files"
 			title="Noch keine Dateien"
@@ -269,8 +272,8 @@
 		</EmptyState>
 	{:else if filesStore.viewMode === 'grid'}
 		<FileGrid
-			files={filesStore.files}
-			folders={filesStore.folders}
+			{files}
+			{folders}
 			onFileClick={handleFileClick}
 			onFolderClick={handleFolderClick}
 			onFileAction={handleFileAction}
@@ -279,8 +282,8 @@
 		/>
 	{:else}
 		<FileList
-			files={filesStore.files}
-			folders={filesStore.folders}
+			{files}
+			{folders}
 			onFileClick={handleFileClick}
 			onFolderClick={handleFolderClick}
 			onFileAction={handleFileAction}
@@ -298,7 +301,7 @@
 <FilePreviewModal
 	open={previewFile !== null}
 	file={previewFile}
-	allFiles={filesStore.files}
+	allFiles={files}
 	onClose={() => (previewFile = null)}
 	onAction={(action, file) => {
 		handleFileAction(action, file);
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/[folderId]/+page.svelte b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/[folderId]/+page.svelte
index 0bb4adb43..a340d3ce4 100644
--- a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/[folderId]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/files/[folderId]/+page.svelte
@@ -4,6 +4,13 @@
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { GridFour, List, FolderPlus, UploadSimple, ArrowLeft } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
 	import { filesStore } from '$lib/stores/files.svelte';
+	import {
+		useAllFiles,
+		useAllFolders,
+		getFilesInFolder,
+		getFoldersInFolder,
+		findFolderById,
+	} from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { toastStore } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import type { StorageFile, StorageFolder } from '$lib/api/client';
 	import FileGrid from '$lib/components/files/FileGrid.svelte';
@@ -27,16 +34,23 @@
 
 	let folderId = $derived($page.params.folderId);
 
-	// Breadcrumb items from current folder path
+	// Live queries for reactive reads
+	const allFilesQuery = useAllFiles();
+	const allFoldersQuery = useAllFolders();
+
+	// Current folder and its contents
+	let currentFolder = $derived(findFolderById(allFoldersQuery.value ?? [], folderId));
+	let files = $derived(getFilesInFolder(allFilesQuery.value ?? [], folderId));
+	let folders = $derived(getFoldersInFolder(allFoldersQuery.value ?? [], folderId));
+
+	// Breadcrumb items from current folder
 	let breadcrumbItems = $derived(
-		filesStore.currentFolder
-			? [{ id: filesStore.currentFolder.id, name: filesStore.currentFolder.name }]
-			: []
+		currentFolder ? [{ id: currentFolder.id, name: currentFolder.name }] : []
 	);
 
 	$effect(() => {
 		if (folderId) {
-			filesStore.loadFolder(folderId);
+			filesStore.setCurrentFolder(folderId);
 		}
 	});
 
@@ -194,7 +208,7 @@
 	}
 
 	function goBack() {
-		const parentId = filesStore.currentFolder?.parentFolderId;
+		const parentId = currentFolder?.parentFolderId ?? null;
 		if (parentId) {
 			goto(`/files/${parentId}`);
 		} else {
@@ -204,7 +218,7 @@
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
-	<title>{filesStore.currentFolder?.name || 'Ordner'} - Storage</title>
+	<title>{currentFolder?.name || 'Ordner'} - Storage</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
 <div class="files-page">
@@ -214,7 +228,7 @@
 				<ArrowLeft size={20} />
 			</button>
 			<div>
-				<h1>{filesStore.currentFolder?.name || 'Ordner'}</h1>
+				<h1>{currentFolder?.name || 'Ordner'}</h1>
 				<Breadcrumb items={breadcrumbItems} onNavigate={handleBreadcrumbNavigate} />
 			</div>
 		</div>
@@ -255,20 +269,13 @@
 		<UploadZone onUpload={handleUpload} {uploading} progress={uploadProgress} />
 	{/if}
 
-	<BulkActionBar />
+	<BulkActionBar {files} {folders} />
 
-	{#if filesStore.loading}
-		{#if filesStore.viewMode === 'grid'}
-			<FileSkeletonGrid />
-		{:else}
-			<FileSkeletonList />
-		{/if}
-	{:else if filesStore.error}
+	{#if allFilesQuery.error}
 		<div class="error-state">
-			<p>Fehler: {filesStore.error}</p>
-			<button onclick={() => filesStore.loadFolder(folderId)}>Erneut versuchen</button>
+			<p>Fehler: {allFilesQuery.error}</p>
 		</div>
-	{:else if filesStore.files.length === 0 && filesStore.folders.length === 0}
+	{:else if files.length === 0 && folders.length === 0}
 		<EmptyState
 			type="folder"
 			title="Leerer Ordner"
@@ -287,8 +294,8 @@
 		</EmptyState>
 	{:else if filesStore.viewMode === 'grid'}
 		<FileGrid
-			files={filesStore.files}
-			folders={filesStore.folders}
+			{files}
+			{folders}
 			onFileClick={handleFileClick}
 			onFolderClick={handleFolderClick}
 			onFileAction={handleFileAction}
@@ -297,8 +304,8 @@
 		/>
 	{:else}
 		<FileList
-			files={filesStore.files}
-			folders={filesStore.folders}
+			{files}
+			{folders}
 			onFileClick={handleFileClick}
 			onFolderClick={handleFolderClick}
 			onFileAction={handleFileAction}
@@ -316,7 +323,7 @@
 <FilePreviewModal
 	open={previewFile !== null}
 	file={previewFile}
-	allFiles={filesStore.files}
+	allFiles={files}
 	onClose={() => (previewFile = null)}
 	onAction={(action, file) => {
 		handleFileAction(action, file);
diff --git a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/login/+page.svelte b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
index 75533cbc5..adc40119c 100644
--- a/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/storage/apps/web/src/routes/login/+page.svelte
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 	primaryColor="#3b82f6"
 	onSignIn={handleSignIn}
 	onResendVerification={handleResendVerification}
+	onSendMagicLink={(email) => authStore.sendMagicLink(email)}
 	{goto}
 	successRedirect="/files"
 	registerPath="/register"
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte
index 051dcd1b3..6d48ab15c 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 	import { toast } from '$lib/stores/toast.svelte';
 	import { zitareSettings } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
+	import { isFavorite as checkIsFavorite, type Favorite } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
 	interface Props {
 		quote: Quote;
@@ -17,7 +19,8 @@
 
 	let { quote, showCategory = false, showSource = true, size = 'medium' }: Props = $props();
 
-	let isFavorite = $derived(favoritesStore.isFavorite(quote.id));
+	const allFavorites: { readonly value: Favorite[] } = getContext('favorites');
+	let isFavorite = $derived(checkIsFavorite(allFavorites.value, quote.id));
 	let quoteText = $derived(quotesStore.getText(quote));
 	let showBio = $state(false);
 
@@ -60,7 +63,7 @@
 		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) return;
 		const wasFavorite = isFavorite;
 		try {
-			await favoritesStore.toggle(quote.id);
+			await favoritesStore.toggle(quote.id, allFavorites.value);
 			if (wasFavorite) {
 				ZitareEvents.quoteUnfavorited();
 			} else {
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f9ec3d311
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/data/queries.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+/**
+ * Reactive Queries & Pure Helpers for Zitare
+ *
+ * Uses Dexie liveQuery to automatically re-render when IndexedDB changes
+ * (local writes, sync updates, other tabs). Components call these hooks
+ * at init time; no manual fetch/refresh needed.
+ */
+
+import { useLiveQueryWithDefault } from '@manacore/local-store/svelte';
+import {
+	favoriteCollection,
+	listCollection,
+	type LocalFavorite,
+	type LocalQuoteList,
+} from './local-store';
+
+// ─── Domain Types ─────────────────────────────────────────
+
+export interface Favorite {
+	id: string;
+	quoteId: string;
+	createdAt: string;
+}
+
+export interface QuoteList {
+	id: string;
+	name: string;
+	description?: string;
+	quoteIds: string[];
+	createdAt: string;
+	updatedAt: string;
+}
+
+// ─── Type Converters ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+export function toFavorite(local: LocalFavorite): Favorite {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		quoteId: local.quoteId,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+export function toQuoteList(local: LocalQuoteList): QuoteList {
+	return {
+		id: local.id,
+		name: local.name,
+		description: local.description ?? undefined,
+		quoteIds: local.quoteIds,
+		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
+	};
+}
+
+// ─── Live Query Hooks (call during component init) ────────
+
+/** All favorites. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllFavorites() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await favoriteCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toFavorite);
+	}, [] as Favorite[]);
+}
+
+/** All lists. Auto-updates on any change. */
+export function useAllLists() {
+	return useLiveQueryWithDefault(async () => {
+		const locals = await listCollection.getAll();
+		return locals.map(toQuoteList);
+	}, [] as QuoteList[]);
+}
+
+// ─── Pure Helper Functions (for $derived) ─────────────────
+
+/** Check if a quote is in the favorites list. */
+export function isFavorite(favorites: Favorite[], quoteId: string): boolean {
+	return favorites.some((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
+}
+
+/** Find a favorite by quote ID. */
+export function findFavoriteByQuoteId(
+	favorites: Favorite[],
+	quoteId: string
+): Favorite | undefined {
+	return favorites.find((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
+}
+
+/** Find a list by ID. */
+export function findListById(lists: QuoteList[], listId: string): QuoteList | undefined {
+	return lists.find((l) => l.id === listId);
+}
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/favorites.svelte.ts b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/favorites.svelte.ts
index 56aa3916d..5e243b559 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/favorites.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/favorites.svelte.ts
@@ -1,95 +1,34 @@
 /**
- * Favorites Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
- * All reads/writes go to IndexedDB. Sync happens in background when authenticated.
+ * Favorites Store — Mutation-only
+ * Reads come from useLiveQuery via queries.ts (reactive, auto-updating).
+ * This store only handles write operations.
  */
 
 import { favoriteCollection, type LocalFavorite } from '$lib/data/local-store';
-
-interface Favorite {
-	id: string;
-	quoteId: string;
-	createdAt: string;
-}
-
-// State
-let favorites = $state<Favorite[]>([]);
-let loading = $state(false);
-let initialized = $state(false);
-
-function toFavorite(local: LocalFavorite): Favorite {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		quoteId: local.quoteId,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
+import { toFavorite, type Favorite } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
 export const favoritesStore = {
-	get favorites() {
-		return favorites;
-	},
-	get loading() {
-		return loading;
-	},
-	get initialized() {
-		return initialized;
-	},
-
-	isFavorite(quoteId: string): boolean {
-		return favorites.some((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
-	},
-
-	async load() {
-		loading = true;
-		try {
-			const localFavs = await favoriteCollection.getAll();
-			favorites = localFavs.map(toFavorite);
-			initialized = true;
-		} catch (error) {
-			console.error('Failed to load favorites:', error);
-			favorites = [];
-		} finally {
-			loading = false;
-		}
-	},
-
 	async add(quoteId: string) {
-		try {
-			const newFav: LocalFavorite = {
-				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
-				quoteId,
-			};
-			const inserted = await favoriteCollection.insert(newFav);
-			favorites = [...favorites, toFavorite(inserted)];
-		} catch (error) {
-			console.error('Failed to add favorite:', error);
-			throw error;
+		const newFav: LocalFavorite = {
+			id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+			quoteId,
+		};
+		await favoriteCollection.insert(newFav);
+	},
+
+	async remove(quoteId: string, favorites: Favorite[]) {
+		const fav = favorites.find((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
+		if (fav) {
+			await favoriteCollection.delete(fav.id);
 		}
 	},
 
-	async remove(quoteId: string) {
-		try {
-			const fav = favorites.find((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
-			if (fav) {
-				await favoriteCollection.delete(fav.id);
-				favorites = favorites.filter((f) => f.quoteId !== quoteId);
-			}
-		} catch (error) {
-			console.error('Failed to remove favorite:', error);
-			throw error;
-		}
-	},
-
-	async toggle(quoteId: string) {
-		if (this.isFavorite(quoteId)) {
-			await this.remove(quoteId);
+	async toggle(quoteId: string, favorites: Favorite[]) {
+		const exists = favorites.some((f) => f.quoteId === quoteId);
+		if (exists) {
+			await this.remove(quoteId, favorites);
 		} else {
 			await this.add(quoteId);
 		}
 	},
-
-	clear() {
-		favorites = [];
-		initialized = false;
-	},
 };
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/lists.svelte.ts b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/lists.svelte.ts
index 005ef0a66..722823b2f 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/lists.svelte.ts
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/lib/stores/lists.svelte.ts
@@ -1,148 +1,84 @@
 /**
- * Lists Store — Local-First with Dexie.js
+ * Lists Store — Mutation-only
+ * Reads come from useLiveQuery via queries.ts (reactive, auto-updating).
+ * This store only handles write operations.
  */
 
 import { listCollection, type LocalQuoteList } from '$lib/data/local-store';
+import { toQuoteList, type QuoteList } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
-export interface QuoteList {
-	id: string;
-	name: string;
-	description?: string;
-	quoteIds: string[];
-	createdAt: string;
-	updatedAt: string;
-}
-
-let lists = $state<QuoteList[]>([]);
-let isLoading = $state(false);
-let error = $state<string | null>(null);
-
-function toQuoteList(local: LocalQuoteList): QuoteList {
-	return {
-		id: local.id,
-		name: local.name,
-		description: local.description ?? undefined,
-		quoteIds: local.quoteIds,
-		createdAt: local.createdAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-		updatedAt: local.updatedAt ?? new Date().toISOString(),
-	};
-}
-
-async function loadLists() {
-	isLoading = true;
-	error = null;
-	try {
-		const localLists = await listCollection.getAll();
-		lists = localLists.map(toQuoteList);
-	} catch (e) {
-		error = e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Failed to load lists';
-		lists = [];
-	} finally {
-		isLoading = false;
-	}
-}
-
-async function getList(id: string): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
-	const local = await listCollection.get(id);
-	return local ? toQuoteList(local) : null;
-}
-
-async function createList(name: string, description?: string): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
-	try {
-		const newLocal: LocalQuoteList = {
-			id: crypto.randomUUID(),
-			name,
-			description: description ?? null,
-			quoteIds: [],
-		};
-		const inserted = await listCollection.insert(newLocal);
-		const newList = toQuoteList(inserted);
-		lists = [...lists, newList];
-		return newList;
-	} catch {
-		return null;
-	}
-}
-
-async function updateList(
-	id: string,
-	updates: { name?: string; description?: string }
-): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
-	try {
-		const updated = await listCollection.update(id, updates as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
-		if (updated) {
-			const updatedList = toQuoteList(updated);
-			lists = lists.map((l) => (l.id === id ? updatedList : l));
-			return updatedList;
-		}
-		return null;
-	} catch {
-		return null;
-	}
-}
-
-async function deleteList(id: string): Promise<boolean> {
-	try {
-		await listCollection.delete(id);
-		lists = lists.filter((l) => l.id !== id);
-		return true;
-	} catch {
-		return false;
-	}
-}
-
-async function addQuoteToList(listId: string, quoteId: string): Promise<boolean> {
-	try {
-		const existing = await listCollection.get(listId);
-		if (!existing) return false;
-
-		const quoteIds = [...(existing.quoteIds || [])];
-		if (!quoteIds.includes(quoteId)) {
-			quoteIds.push(quoteId);
-		}
-
-		const updated = await listCollection.update(listId, { quoteIds } as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
-		if (updated) {
-			lists = lists.map((l) => (l.id === listId ? toQuoteList(updated) : l));
-		}
-		return true;
-	} catch {
-		return false;
-	}
-}
-
-async function removeQuoteFromList(listId: string, quoteId: string): Promise<boolean> {
-	try {
-		const existing = await listCollection.get(listId);
-		if (!existing) return false;
-
-		const quoteIds = (existing.quoteIds || []).filter((qid) => qid !== quoteId);
-
-		const updated = await listCollection.update(listId, { quoteIds } as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
-		if (updated) {
-			lists = lists.map((l) => (l.id === listId ? toQuoteList(updated) : l));
-		}
-		return true;
-	} catch {
-		return false;
-	}
-}
+export type { QuoteList } from '$lib/data/queries';
 
 export const listsStore = {
-	get lists() {
-		return lists;
+	async getList(id: string): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
+		const local = await listCollection.get(id);
+		return local ? toQuoteList(local) : null;
 	},
-	get isLoading() {
-		return isLoading;
+
+	async createList(name: string, description?: string): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
+		try {
+			const newLocal: LocalQuoteList = {
+				id: crypto.randomUUID(),
+				name,
+				description: description ?? null,
+				quoteIds: [],
+			};
+			const inserted = await listCollection.insert(newLocal);
+			return toQuoteList(inserted);
+		} catch {
+			return null;
+		}
 	},
-	get error() {
-		return error;
+
+	async updateList(
+		id: string,
+		updates: { name?: string; description?: string }
+	): Promise<QuoteList | null> {
+		try {
+			const updated = await listCollection.update(id, updates as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
+			return updated ? toQuoteList(updated) : null;
+		} catch {
+			return null;
+		}
+	},
+
+	async deleteList(id: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		try {
+			await listCollection.delete(id);
+			return true;
+		} catch {
+			return false;
+		}
+	},
+
+	async addQuoteToList(listId: string, quoteId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		try {
+			const existing = await listCollection.get(listId);
+			if (!existing) return false;
+
+			const quoteIds = [...(existing.quoteIds || [])];
+			if (!quoteIds.includes(quoteId)) {
+				quoteIds.push(quoteId);
+			}
+
+			await listCollection.update(listId, { quoteIds } as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
+			return true;
+		} catch {
+			return false;
+		}
+	},
+
+	async removeQuoteFromList(listId: string, quoteId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+		try {
+			const existing = await listCollection.get(listId);
+			if (!existing) return false;
+
+			const quoteIds = (existing.quoteIds || []).filter((qid) => qid !== quoteId);
+
+			await listCollection.update(listId, { quoteIds } as Partial<LocalQuoteList>);
+			return true;
+		} catch {
+			return false;
+		}
 	},
-	loadLists,
-	getList,
-	createList,
-	updateList,
-	deleteList,
-	addQuoteToList,
-	removeQuoteFromList,
 };
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
index 13a325183..d3bd25c87 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/+layout.svelte
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@
 	}
 	import { theme } from '$lib/stores/theme.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
-	import { favoritesStore } from '$lib/stores/favorites.svelte';
 	import { quotesStore } from '$lib/stores/quotes.svelte';
 	import { listsStore } from '$lib/stores/lists.svelte';
 	import { zitareSettings } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
+	import { useAllFavorites, useAllLists } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import {
 		THEME_DEFINITIONS,
 		DEFAULT_THEME_VARIANTS,
@@ -44,6 +44,12 @@
 	const allTags = useAllSharedTags();
 	setContext('tags', allTags);
 
+	const allFavorites = useAllFavorites();
+	setContext('favorites', allFavorites);
+
+	const allLists = useAllLists();
+	setContext('lists', allLists);
+
 	let showGuestWelcome = $state(false);
 
 	// App switcher items
@@ -147,7 +153,6 @@
 
 	async function handleLogout() {
 		await authStore.signOut();
-		favoritesStore.clear();
 		goto('/login');
 	}
 
@@ -247,10 +252,6 @@
 		// Initialize settings
 		zitareSettings.initialize();
 
-		// Load favorites and lists from IndexedDB (works for guests and auth)
-		await favoritesStore.load();
-		await listsStore.loadLists();
-
 		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			const getToken = () => authStore.getValidToken();
 			zitareStore.startSync(getToken);
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/favorites/+page.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/favorites/+page.svelte
index b09f2f04f..a76ba8533 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/favorites/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/favorites/+page.svelte
@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { favoritesStore } from '$lib/stores/favorites.svelte';
+	import { type Favorite } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { getQuoteById, getQuoteText, type Quote } from '@zitare/content';
 	import { zitareSettings } from '$lib/stores/settings.svelte';
 	import QuoteCard from '$lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte';
 	import { ContextMenu, type ContextMenuItem } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 
+	const allFavorites: { readonly value: Favorite[] } = getContext('favorites');
+
 	// Get favorite quotes
 	let favoriteQuotes = $derived(
-		favoritesStore.favorites
+		allFavorites.value
 			.map((f) => getQuoteById(f.quoteId))
 			.filter((q): q is NonNullable<typeof q> => q !== undefined)
 	);
@@ -39,7 +43,7 @@
 				id: 'remove-favorite',
 				label: $_('favorites.removeFromFavorites'),
 				variant: 'danger',
-				action: () => favoritesStore.toggle(quote.id),
+				action: () => favoritesStore.toggle(quote.id, allFavorites.value),
 			},
 			{ id: 'divider-1', label: '', type: 'divider' },
 			{
@@ -108,13 +112,6 @@
 				{$_('auth.login')}
 			</button>
 		</div>
-	{:else if favoritesStore.loading}
-		<!-- Loading -->
-		<div class="text-center py-12">
-			<div
-				class="w-10 h-10 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mx-auto"
-			></div>
-		</div>
 	{:else if favoriteQuotes.length === 0}
 		<!-- Empty state -->
 		<div class="text-center py-12 bg-surface-elevated rounded-2xl">
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/+page.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/+page.svelte
index c4325aff8..553b7fafa 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/+page.svelte
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { toast } from '$lib/stores/toast.svelte';
 	import { listsStore } from '$lib/stores/lists.svelte';
+	import { type QuoteList } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { ZitareEvents } from '@manacore/shared-utils/analytics';
 
-	let loading = $state(true);
+	const allLists: { readonly value: QuoteList[] } = getContext('lists');
+
 	let saving = $state(false);
 	let deletingId = $state<string | null>(null);
 	let showCreateModal = $state(false);
@@ -57,11 +59,6 @@
 			deletingId = null;
 		}
 	}
-
-	onMount(async () => {
-		await listsStore.loadLists();
-		loading = false;
-	});
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
@@ -112,13 +109,7 @@
 				{$_('auth.login')}
 			</button>
 		</div>
-	{:else if loading}
-		<div class="text-center py-12">
-			<div
-				class="w-10 h-10 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mx-auto"
-			></div>
-		</div>
-	{:else if listsStore.lists.length === 0}
+	{:else if allLists.value.length === 0}
 		<div class="text-center py-12 bg-surface-elevated rounded-2xl">
 			<svg
 				class="w-16 h-16 mx-auto text-foreground-muted mb-4"
@@ -138,7 +129,7 @@
 		</div>
 	{:else}
 		<div class="grid gap-4">
-			{#each listsStore.lists as list (list.id)}
+			{#each allLists.value as list (list.id)}
 				<a
 					href="/lists/{list.id}"
 					class="block p-6 bg-surface-elevated rounded-2xl hover:shadow-lg transition-all group"
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/[id]/+page.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/[id]/+page.svelte
index edbd261de..c8cf093f0 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/[id]/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/lists/[id]/+page.svelte
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 	import { page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation';
 	import { _, locale } from 'svelte-i18n';
-	import { listsStore, type QuoteList } from '$lib/stores/lists.svelte';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
+	import { listsStore } from '$lib/stores/lists.svelte';
+	import { findListById, type QuoteList } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { quotesStore } from '$lib/stores/quotes.svelte';
 	import { toast } from '$lib/stores/toast.svelte';
@@ -10,9 +12,8 @@
 	import QuoteCard from '$lib/components/QuoteCard.svelte';
 
 	const allQuotes = QUOTES;
+	const allLists: { readonly value: QuoteList[] } = getContext('lists');
 
-	let list = $state<QuoteList | null>(null);
-	let isLoading = $state(true);
 	let isSaving = $state(false);
 	let isAdding = $state(false);
 	let removingQuoteId = $state<string | null>(null);
@@ -24,28 +25,8 @@
 	let editDescription = $state('');
 	let selectedQuoteIds = $state<Set<string>>(new Set());
 
-	// Load list on mount
-	$effect(() => {
-		const listId = $page.params.id;
-		if (listId) {
-			loadList(listId);
-		}
-	});
-
-	async function loadList(listId: string) {
-		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
-			goto('/login');
-			return;
-		}
-
-		isLoading = true;
-		list = await listsStore.getList(listId);
-		isLoading = false;
-
-		if (!list) {
-			toast.error($_('lists.detail.notFound'));
-		}
-	}
+	// Reactive list from liveQuery context
+	let list = $derived<QuoteList | undefined>(findListById(allLists.value, $page.params.id));
 
 	// Get quotes in this list
 	let listQuotes = $derived<Quote[]>(
@@ -94,7 +75,6 @@
 				description: editDescription.trim() || undefined,
 			});
 			if (updated) {
-				list = updated;
 				toast.success($_('lists.detail.toast.updated'));
 				closeEditModal();
 			} else {
@@ -146,7 +126,6 @@
 				if (success) successCount++;
 			}
 			if (successCount > 0) {
-				list = await listsStore.getList(list.id);
 				toast.success($_('lists.detail.toast.quotesAdded', { values: { count: successCount } }));
 			}
 			closeAddQuotesModal();
@@ -161,7 +140,6 @@
 		try {
 			const success = await listsStore.removeQuoteFromList(list.id, quoteId);
 			if (success) {
-				list = await listsStore.getList(list.id);
 				toast.info($_('lists.detail.toast.quoteRemoved'));
 			} else {
 				toast.error($_('lists.detail.toast.removeError'));
@@ -184,12 +162,7 @@
 	<title>{list?.name || $_('common.list')} - Zitare</title>
 </svelte:head>
 
-{#if isLoading}
-	<div class="loading-state">
-		<div class="spinner"></div>
-		<p>{$_('common.loading')}</p>
-	</div>
-{:else if !list}
+{#if !list}
 	<div class="error-state">
 		<h2>{$_('lists.detail.notFound')}</h2>
 		<p>{$_('lists.detail.notFoundDescription')}</p>
diff --git a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
index b2c7101cb..cfd875571 100644
--- a/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
+++ b/apps/zitare/apps/web/src/routes/(app)/spiral/+page.svelte
@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { onMount } from 'svelte';
 	import { _ } from 'svelte-i18n';
+	import { getContext } from 'svelte';
 	import { COLORS } from '@manacore/spiral-db';
 	import type { ColorIndex } from '@manacore/spiral-db';
 	import { spiralStore } from '$lib/stores/spiral.svelte';
-	import { favoritesStore } from '$lib/stores/favorites.svelte';
+	import { type Favorite } from '$lib/data/queries';
 	import { quotesStore } from '$lib/stores/quotes.svelte';
 	import SpiralCanvas from '$lib/components/SpiralCanvas.svelte';
 	import { QUOTES, type Quote } from '@zitare/content';
 
+	const allFavorites: { readonly value: Favorite[] } = getContext('favorites');
+
 	let zoom = $state(10);
 	let showGrid = $state(false);
 	let selectedPixel = $state<number | null>(null);
@@ -33,7 +36,7 @@
 
 	function handleImportFavorites() {
 		spiralStore.importFavorites(
-			favoritesStore.favorites.map((f) => ({
+			allFavorites.value.map((f) => ({
 				quoteId: f.quoteId,
 				createdAt: f.createdAt,
 			})),
@@ -72,7 +75,7 @@
 	};
 
 	onMount(() => {
-		if (favoritesStore.favorites.length > 0) {
+		if (allFavorites.value.length > 0) {
 			handleImportFavorites();
 		}
 	});
@@ -207,9 +210,9 @@
 				<button
 					class="btn"
 					onclick={handleImportFavorites}
-					disabled={favoritesStore.favorites.length === 0}
+					disabled={allFavorites.value.length === 0}
 				>
-					Favoriten neu importieren ({favoritesStore.favorites.length})
+					Favoriten neu importieren ({allFavorites.value.length})
 				</button>
 				<button
 					class="btn btn-danger"