diff --git a/public/images/docs/use-nemo-directive.png b/public/images/docs/use-nemo-directive.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1fdff49b1b1
Binary files /dev/null and b/public/images/docs/use-nemo-directive.png differ
diff --git a/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives.md b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives.md
index 705d0f6209e..058b7da9c07 100644
--- a/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives.md
+++ b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives.md
@@ -23,14 +23,20 @@ React Compiler directives provide fine-grained control over which functions are
 
 ### Available directives {/*available-directives*/}
 
+* **[`"use"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use)** - Experimental directive with unspecified runtime behavior
 * **[`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo)** - Opts a function into compilation
+* **[`"use php"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php)** - Enables PHP interop inside the function
+* **[`"use nemo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo)** - Blocks Hooks inside the function
 * **[`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo)** - Opts a function out of compilation
 
 ### Quick comparison {/*quick-comparison*/}
 
 | Directive | Purpose | When to use |
 |-----------|---------|-------------|
+| [`"use"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use) | ??? | Experimental directive with undefined semantics |
 | [`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo) | Force compilation | When using `annotation` mode or to override `infer` mode heuristics |
+| [`"use php"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php) | Enable PHP interop | Gradual migrations or tapping into PHP libraries |
+| [`"use nemo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo) | Forbid Hooks | Enforcing hook-free components or critical render paths |
 | [`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo) | Prevent compilation | Debugging issues or working with incompatible code |
 
 ---
@@ -180,7 +186,10 @@ function ProblematicComponent() {
 
 For specific issues with directives, see the troubleshooting sections in:
 
+* [`"use"` musings](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use)
 * [`"use memo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo#troubleshooting)
+* [`"use php"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php#troubleshooting)
+* [`"use nemo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo#troubleshooting)
 * [`"use no memo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo#troubleshooting)
 
 ### Common issues {/*common-issues*/}
@@ -195,4 +204,4 @@ For specific issues with directives, see the troubleshooting sections in:
 
 * [`compilationMode`](/reference/react-compiler/compilationMode) - Configure how the compiler chooses what to optimize
 * [`Configuration`](/reference/react-compiler/configuration) - Full compiler configuration options
-* [React Compiler documentation](https://react.dev/learn/react-compiler) - Getting started guide
\ No newline at end of file
+* [React Compiler documentation](https://react.dev/learn/react-compiler) - Getting started guide
diff --git a/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo.md b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9a847d4975a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo.md
@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+---
+title: "use nemo"
+titleForTitleTag: "'use nemo' directive"
+---
+
+<Intro>
+
+`"use nemo"` forbids React Hook usage inside a function. The React Compiler will surface an error if the function calls anything that looks like a Hook (for example `useState` or a custom `useSomething` helper). The directive name nods to Nemo—the famously hook-averse clownfish from *Finding Nemo*—reminding us that real fish hate hooks and so should this component.
+
+</Intro>
+
+<InlineToc />
+
+---
+
+## Reference {/*reference*/}
+
+### `"use nemo"` {/*use-nemo*/}
+
+Place `"use nemo"` at the very top of a function body to declare it as a hook-free zone.
+
+```js {1}
+function FishFacts() {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  // ✅ Regular code is fine
+  const [facts] = getFacts(); // Not a Hook, just a regular helper
+  return <FactsList facts={facts} />;
+}
+```
+
+![Nemo the clownfish giving a wary look at an unseen fishing hook](/images/docs/use-nemo-directive.png)
+
+*If you care about fish, give them a hook-free habitat.*
+
+When the compiler sees `"use nemo"`, it rejects any React Hook calls inside the function (including custom Hooks). The directive is useful when you want to guarantee a component never uses hooks—for example, to keep critical rendering paths side-effect free. If you care about fish—or just deterministic rendering—reach for `"use nemo"` whenever a component needs to steer clear of hooks.
+
+#### Caveats {/*caveats*/}
+
+* The directive must be the first statement in the function (comments are allowed above it).
+* Hook detection is name-based. Anything starting with `use` followed by an uppercase letter is treated as a Hook call.
+* The directive applies to the entire function scope, including nested helper functions declared inside.
+* `"use nemo"` and `"use memo"` are mutually exclusive—if both appear, the compiler reports a conflict.
+* Module-level directives cascade: a file-level `"use nemo"` applies to every function unless a function-level directive overrides it.
+
+### How `"use nemo"` enforces hook bans {/*how-use-nemo-enforces-hook-bans*/}
+
+The React Compiler performs a static scan for Hook-like calls during compilation. With `"use nemo"` active:
+
+* Direct imports from `react` such as `useState`, `useEffect`, or `useContext` cause a compile-time error.
+* Custom helpers named like Hooks (`useAnalytics`, `useFishTank`, etc.) are also blocked.
+* The compiler suggests moving Hook logic into a different component or converting it into a prop-driven API.
+
+This safeguard is handy when migrating legacy class components or when you need deterministic rendering behavior without Hook scheduling. Just like Nemo dodging fishing hooks, components guarded by `"use nemo"` stay clear of hook-induced side effects.
+
+### When to use `"use nemo"` {/*when-to-use*/}
+
+`"use nemo"` is primarily suited for:
+
+#### Critical rendering paths {/*critical-rendering*/}
+Performance-sensitive sections that must avoid Hook re-execution can opt into `"use nemo"` to guarantee purity.
+
+```js
+function CriticalPromo({ promo }) {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  // ✅ Everything here must be pure computations.
+  return <Hero banner={computeBanner(promo)} />;
+}
+```
+
+#### Enforcing architectural boundaries {/*architectural-boundaries*/}
+Large apps sometimes need to restrict Hooks to a specific layer (for example, container vs. presentational components). `"use nemo"` provides a compile-time guard:
+
+```js
+function ButtonView(props) {
+  "use nemo"; // Presentation-only components stay hook-free.
+
+  return <button {...props} />;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Usage {/*usage*/}
+
+You can place `"use nemo"` at either the module or function level:
+
+```js
+"use nemo"; // Module-level guard—applies to every function below.
+
+function Wrapper(props) {
+  return <PureChild {...props} />;
+}
+
+function PureChild({ label }) {
+  "use nemo"; // Optional reinforcement at the function level
+  return <span>{label}</span>;
+}
+```
+
+Attempting to call a Hook inside the guarded scope throws a compile-time error:
+
+```js
+function Cheater() {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  const [state, setState] = useState(); // ❌ Compiler error: Hooks are forbidden by "use nemo".
+  return <span>{state}</span>;
+}
+```
+
+When in doubt, channel Nemo's survival instincts—if a line smells like bait (anything named `useSomething`), keep it out of the function.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting {/*troubleshooting*/}
+
+### Hook still compiles {/*hook-still-compiles*/}
+
+If a Hook call slips through, check the directive placement:
+
+```js
+function Oops() {
+  console.log("setup"); // ❌ Directive must come first.
+  "use nemo";
+  useEffect(() => {}); // Compiler only sees the directive after the hook.
+}
+```
+
+Also verify the file isn’t compiled in `legacy` or experimental modes that skip directive checks.
+
+### False positives on helper names {/*false-positives*/}
+
+Helpers that start with `use` and a capital letter count as Hooks. Rename helpers or wrap them:
+
+```js
+function useFilter(data) { /* ... */ } // ❌ Looks like a Hook.
+
+function filterData(data) { /* ... */ } // ✅ Rename to avoid the guard.
+```
+
+### See also {/*see-also*/}
+
+* [`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo) - Opt into compilation
+* [`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo) - Opt out of compilation
diff --git a/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php.md b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1359d0813c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php.md
@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+---
+title: "use php"
+titleForTitleTag: "'use php' directive"
+---
+
+<Intro>
+
+`"use php"` unlocks PHP snippets inside a React component. When the compiler sees the directive, it forwards tagged template literals (`php``…```) to the embedded PHP runtime instead of treating them as plain strings.
+
+</Intro>
+
+<InlineToc />
+
+---
+
+## Reference {/*reference*/}
+
+### `"use php"` {/*use-php*/}
+
+Add `"use php"` to the top of a function to opt that scope into PHP interop mode.
+
+```js {1,5-9}
+function LegacyInvoice({ items }) {
+  "use php";
+
+  return (
+    <section>
+      {php`
+        <?php foreach ($items as $item) { ?>
+          <li><?= strtoupper($item["name"]) ?></li>
+        <?php } ?>
+      `}
+    </section>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+With the directive enabled, the compiler:
+
+* Keeps all `php``…`` `template literals as runtime calls to the PHP bridge.
+* Skips React Hook checks inside the literal, deferring execution to PHP.
+* Emits hydration boundaries so the server-rendered PHP markup can slot back into the React tree.
+
+#### Caveats {/*caveats*/}
+
+* The directive must be the first statement in the function body (comments above it are fine).
+* You must provide a `php` tagged template helper that proxies to your PHP engine.
+* The function cannot contain `"use memo"`—the compiler treats `use php` as mutually exclusive with other opt-in directives.
+* Only synchronous PHP execution is supported; asynchronous bridges should wrap results in `await phpAsync\`\`` calls outside the template literal.
+
+### How `"use php"` bridges runtimes {/*how-use-php-bridges-runtimes*/}
+
+`"use php"` tells the React Compiler to…
+
+1. Mark the component as requiring the PHP bridge.
+2. Hoist each `php``…`` ` literal into a server call site.
+3. Serialize props referenced inside the literal using JSON, making them available to the PHP runtime as `$props`.
+4. Reinsert the rendered HTML back into the React output before hydration.
+
+Because the compiler controls serialization, it enforces deterministic input (no functions or Symbols). Violations trigger build-time errors with instructions to precompute data on the JavaScript side.
+
+### When to use `"use php"` {/*when-to-use*/}
+
+`"use php"` shines in hybrid applications migrating from PHP templates:
+
+#### Gradual rewrites {/*gradual-rewrites*/}
+Keep critical pages rendering through legacy PHP while incrementally moving logic to React.
+
+```js
+function AccountSettings({ user }) {
+  "use php";
+
+  return (
+    <div>
+      <ReactSummary user={user} />
+      {php`
+        <?php include 'settings-form.php'; // TODO: migrate ?>
+      `}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+#### Server-side utilities {/*server-side-utilities*/}
+Call into established PHP libraries (PDF generation, currency formatting) without abandoning React.
+
+```js
+function DownloadReceipt({ order }) {
+  "use php";
+
+  const receiptPath = php`
+    <?php return generate_receipt_pdf($props["order"]); ?>
+  `;
+
+  return <a href={receiptPath}>Download receipt</a>;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Usage {/*usage*/}
+
+You can enable PHP interop at the file level or per function:
+
+```js
+"use php"; // Module-level opt-in for every function below.
+
+function Bootstrapper(props) {
+  return php`
+    <?php bootstrap_app($props); ?>
+  `;
+}
+
+function ExplicitComponent() {
+  "use php"; // Reinforces the directive on a single component.
+
+  return php`
+    <div><?= render_navigation(); ?></div>
+  `;
+}
+```
+
+Every tagged template literal receives a `$props` array containing the JavaScript props serialized by the compiler. Nested functions inherit the directive, so helper functions declared inside the component can also emit PHP.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting {/*troubleshooting*/}
+
+### `ReferenceError: php is not defined` {/*php-helper-missing*/}
+
+Ensure you provide a `php` tagged template helper:
+
+```js
+import { php } from "@company/react-php-bridge";
+```
+
+Without this import the compiler leaves a direct call to `php([...])`, which will fail at runtime.
+
+### Props missing inside PHP {/*props-missing*/}
+
+Only serializable values are forwarded. Convert non-serializable props before entering the literal:
+
+```js
+const safeProps = {
+  ...props,
+  onSubmit: undefined, // Functions can't cross the runtime boundary.
+};
+
+return php`<?php render_form($props["safeProps"]); ?>`;
+```
+
+### Hydration mismatch warnings {/*hydration-mismatch*/}
+
+The PHP output must remain stable between server and client. Avoid calling time-based helpers (`time()`, `rand()`) directly; precompute values in JavaScript and pass them through `$props`.
+
+### See also {/*see-also*/}
+
+* [`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo) - Force React Compiler optimizations
+* [`"use nemo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo) - Keep functions hook-free
+* [`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo) - Opt out of compilation entirely
diff --git a/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use.md b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e7903903716
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use.md
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+---
+title: "use"
+titleForTitleTag: "'use' directive"
+---
+
+<Intro>
+
+use use use.
+
+```js
+function useUse() {
+  "use";
+  use("use");
+  useUseUse(use);
+  return useUse("use", use);
+}
+```
+
+</Intro>
+
+---
+
+## Reference {/*reference*/}
+
+### `"use"` {/*use*/}
+
+use use use.
+
+use use use use use.
+
+#### Parameters {/*parameters*/}
+
+use use use.
+
+#### Returns {/*returns*/}
+
+use use use use use.
+
+---
+
+## Usage {/*usage*/}
+
+### Examples {/*examples*/}
+
+use use use use use.
+
+```js
+use();
+```
+
+use use use, use use use use use.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting {/*troubleshooting*/}
+
+### use not working {/*use-not-working*/}
+
+use use; use use use.
+
+### use conflicts {/*use-conflicts*/}
+
+use use use use use use use use.
diff --git a/src/sidebarReference.json b/src/sidebarReference.json
index 622fa687429..da0835ae00f 100644
--- a/src/sidebarReference.json
+++ b/src/sidebarReference.json
@@ -382,10 +382,22 @@
       "title": "Directives",
       "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives",
       "routes": [
+        {
+          "title": "\"use\"",
+          "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use"
+        },
         {
           "title": "\"use memo\"",
           "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo"
         },
+        {
+          "title": "\"use php\"",
+          "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-php"
+        },
+        {
+          "title": "\"use nemo\"",
+          "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo"
+        },
         {
           "title": "\"use no memo\"",
           "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo"