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build-mobile

Automate Expo/React Native builds for simulators, emulators, and Firebase App Distribution.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#build#mobile#distribution#react-native#expo#eas
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npx skills add https://github.com/reedling78/chicago-transit-tracker --skill build-mobile
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Skill: build-mobile
Source: https://github.com/reedling78/chicago-transit-tracker/tree/main/.claude/skills/build-mobile
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reedling78/chicago-transit-tracker --skill build-mobile

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines building and deploying Expo-based mobile apps across local iOS simulators, Android emulators, and Firebase App Distribution, reducing setup friction and speeding testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end mobile build: from local simulator/emulator to app distribution, covering iOS and Android.
  • Local development parity: supports expo run:ios and expo run:android for swift iteration.
  • Cloud distribution readiness: enables Firebase App Distribution for testers via a unified flow.
  • Version handling: coordinates app.json/version bumps to align builds and releases.
  • Use cases: QA teams can test builds on real devices; developers can validate CI-like workflows locally and in the cloud.

Quick Start

Choose a target (iOS simulator, Android emulator, or Firebase App Distribution) and run the corresponding build command to start the process.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-mobile

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build and deploy a React Native app to Firebase App Distribution?▼

You can deploy React Native apps to Firebase App Distribution by running a unified build flow that orchestrates EAS cloud builds, coordinates app.json version bumps, and integrates release notes for tester delivery.

Can I run Expo builds on local iOS simulators and Android emulators?▼

Yes, you can run Expo builds on local iOS simulators and Android emulators. The workflow applies expo run:ios and expo run:android commands to enable swift iteration and validate local development parity before cloud distribution.

What is the best way to distribute test builds to QA teams using Expo?▼

The best way to distribute test builds to QA teams using Expo is via Firebase App Distribution. This approach provides a unified flow to deliver cloud builds directly to testers, allowing QA to validate builds on real devices.

Does the EAS build workflow handle app version bumps automatically?▼

Yes, the EAS build workflow handles app version bumps automatically. It coordinates app.json version updates to align local simulator builds and cloud releases, ensuring consistent version tracking across iOS and Android distributions.

Why do I need EAS and Firebase for mobile app distribution?▼

You need EAS and Firebase for mobile app distribution to bridge local development and cloud delivery. EAS orchestrates the cloud build process while Firebase App Distribution handles delivering test builds to testers, reducing setup friction and speeding testing.

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