# Add custom React providers to the Root Layout

This topic explains how to add your own React providers to the `RootLayout`.
This is useful if you want to add a custom context provider to your app.
For example, use it to provide a theme, query client, or other providers.

## Eject the `RootLayout`

Reunite
To eject the `RootLayout` in Reunite:

1. in the `Theme components` panel, navigate to the `layouts` folder.
2. Click the eject icon next to the `RootLayout.tsx`.


CLI
To eject the `RootLayout` locally:

- Run the following command:


```bash
npx @redocly/cli eject component 'layouts/RootLayout.tsx'
```

## Edit the ejected component

The ejected component is placed in the `@theme/layouts` folder.

You are free to edit the component as you see fit.
Make sure to keep the same component name.

### Wrap the component without changing the original

You can also wrap the component with your own providers without changing the original component.

To do this import the `RootLayout` with a different name in your `RootLayout.tsx`.

```tsx @theme//layouts/RootLayout.tsx
import React from 'react';
import { RootLayout as OriginalRootLayout } from '@redocly/theme/layouts/RootLayout';

import { QueryClient, QueryClientProvider } from '@tanstack/react-query';

const queryClient = new QueryClient();

export function RootLayout(props) {
  return (
    <QueryClientProvider client={queryClient}>
      <OriginalRootLayout {...props} />
    </QueryClientProvider>
  );
}
```

## Resources

- **[Component ejection guide](/docs/realm/customization/eject-components)** - Learn the fundamentals of ejecting and customizing built-in components before tackling root layout customization
- **[Customization](/docs/realm/customization)** - Discover customizable components and customization options for your project

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