expo-api-routes

Implement Expo Router API routes on EAS Hosting with server-side handlers.

Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erenisiklar/Pusula --skill expo-api-routes-erenisiklar
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Skill: expo-api-routes
Source: https://github.com/erenisiklar/Pusula/tree/main/.claude/skills/expo-api-routes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erenisiklar/Pusula --skill expo-api-routes-erenisiklar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers need structured guidance to implement server-side API routes in Expo Router when hosting with EAS, ensuring secrets stay on the server, proper routing patterns, and reliable deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File structure and routing patterns for app/api, including basic and dynamic routes.
  • Environment variable usage, CORS handling, error handling, and testing/deployment guidance for EAS Hosting.
  • Guidance on proxying external APIs and implementing authentication middleware for secure serverside logic.

Quick Start

Create a basic API route at app/api/hello+api.ts and start the local Expo server to test it.

Frequently Asked Questions about expo-api-routes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create server-side API routes with Expo Router?

You create server-side API routes by defining files in the app/api directory, such as app/api/hello+api.ts, to handle HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE while keeping secrets on the server.

Can I deploy Expo API routes to Cloudflare Workers using EAS Hosting?

Yes, Expo API routes can be deployed to Cloudflare Workers via EAS Hosting, utilizing structured deployment workflows that support server-side routing and environment variable management.

What is the file structure for dynamic API routes in Expo Router?

Dynamic API routes in Expo Router use specific file structure patterns within the app/api directory to handle dynamic URL segments, enabling flexible request parsing and HTTP method handling for varying route parameters.

How do I test Expo API routes locally before EAS deployment?

You test Expo API routes locally by starting the local Expo server after creating a route file like app/api/hello+api.ts, allowing you to verify server-side logic, CORS handling, and request parsing before deployment.

How do you handle authentication and CORS in Expo API routes?

Authentication and CORS in Expo API routes are handled by implementing authentication middleware for secure serverside logic and configuring CORS to control cross-origin requests, ensuring secure API access.