export type SortDirection = 'asc' | 'desc';
export interface SortState<T extends string> {
    field: T;
    dir: SortDirection;
    setField: (field: T) => void;
    toggleDir: () => void;
    set: (field: T, dir: SortDirection) => void;
}
/**
 * A hook that manages sorting state with field and direction.
 * @param initialField Initial sort field
 * @param initialDir Initial sort direction ('asc' or 'desc')
 * @returns Object containing sort state and control functions
 *
 * @example
 * const { field, dir, setField, toggleDir } = useSort('name', 'asc');
 * const sortedItems = items.sort((a, b) => {
 *   return dir === 'asc' ?
 *     a[field].localeCompare(b[field]) :
 *     b[field].localeCompare(a[field]);
 * });
 */
export declare function useSort<T extends string>(initialField: T, initialDir?: SortDirection): SortState<T>;