cometchat-native-theming

Configure CometChat React Native theming and localization with provider components.

74|2|Updated Apr 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-skills --skill cometchat-native-theming
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Skill: cometchat-native-theming
Source: https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-skills/tree/main/skills/cometchat-native-theming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-skills --skill cometchat-native-theming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Theming and localization for the CometChat React Native UI Kit can be complex and error-prone. This skill consolidates color tokens, typography, dark mode handling, and per-component style overrides, while providing built-in localization support to ensure consistent behavior across platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized theming with CometChatThemeProvider to drive color tokens, typography, and component styles across the app.
  • Localization via CometChatI18nProvider with 18 built-in locales, auto-detection, and support for custom translations to reduce manual translation work.
  • Per-component styling to override specific components without touching global styles, enabling brand-consistent UI in native apps and web contexts.

Quick Start

Wrap your app with CometChatI18nProvider and CometChatThemeProvider to enable dark mode and translations across all components.

Frequently Asked Questions about cometchat-native-theming

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

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How do I apply custom theming and dark mode to a React Native chat UI?

Apply custom theming and dark mode to a React Native chat UI by wrapping your app with CometChatThemeProvider to drive color tokens, typography, and component styles globally.

How do I add localization and custom translations to a React Native app?

Add localization to a React Native app by wrapping it with CometChatI18nProvider, which supports 18 built-in locales, auto-detection, and custom translations to reduce manual work.

Can I override styles for individual chat components without changing global styles?

Yes, you can override styles for individual chat components without touching global styles by using per-component style blocks to enable brand-consistent UI in native apps and web contexts.

Does CometChat theming support both light and dark mode switching in React Native?

Yes, CometChat theming supports both light and dark mode switching in React Native by applying color tokens and typography overrides through the CometChatThemeProvider component.

What is the best way to manage typography and color tokens for a React Native chat interface?

The best way to manage typography and color tokens for a React Native chat interface is centralizing them with CometChatThemeProvider to drive consistent component styles across the app.

Why does my React Native chat UI layout break when switching locales?

React Native chat UI layout may break when switching locales if the app lacks proper localization wrapping; CometChatI18nProvider ensures consistent behavior across platforms during translation switches.