Automatic Search Params Restoration from Previous Navigation

[rudzky]

Hi!👋

I'm building an application where users frequently navigate between different pages and want to return to their previous filter states. Currently, I'm manually handling this with localStorage, but I'm wondering if there's a more elegant built-in solution or if this could be a feature worth considering.

Use Case:

1. User applies filters on /meetings page (e.g., ?status=active&type=consultation&user_id=123)
2. User navigates to /dashboard or another page
3. User returns to /meetings and expects to see the same filters they had before
4. User should also be able to manually modify filters in the UI without breaking this behavior

Questions:

• Is there a recommended pattern for this use case in TanStack Router?
• Would a built-in "search params memory" feature be valuable for the router?
• Are there any existing utilities or hooks that could simplify this pattern?