expo-glass-effect

Implement iOS liquid glass UI effects in React Native with expo-glass-effect.

Updated Oct 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jchaselubitz/drill-app --skill expo-glass-effect
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: expo-glass-effect
Source: https://github.com/jchaselubitz/drill-app/tree/main/.claude/skills/expo-glass-effect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jchaselubitz/drill-app --skill expo-glass-effect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Expo Glass Effect provides a guide to implement iOS native liquid glass UI surfaces using the expo-glass-effect package, enabling developers to achieve sleek, translucent UI components on iOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GlassView for rendering glass surfaces with configurable styles, interactivity, and tint
  • GlassContainer for composing multiple glass elements with merged effects
  • Runtime capability checks (isLiquidGlassAvailable, isGlassEffectAPIAvailable) to gracefully degrade on unsupported devices

Quick Start

Install the expo-glass-effect package and start using GlassView to render glass surfaces in your iOS React Native app.

Frequently Asked Questions about expo-glass-effect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create iOS liquid glass UI effects in React Native?

To create iOS liquid glass UI effects in React Native, install the expo-glass-effect package and use GlassView to render configurable translucent glass surfaces, applying tintColor and glassEffectStyle props for native rendering.

Does the iOS glass UI effect work on older iOS versions?

The iOS glass UI effect requires iOS 26+ environments to function. It includes isLiquidGlassAvailable and isGlassEffectAPIAvailable runtime checks to gracefully degrade UI components on unsupported older iOS versions.

What is the best way to implement translucent glass cards in an Expo app?

The best way to implement translucent glass cards in an Expo app is using the GlassContainer component to compose multiple GlassView elements, merging native UIVisualEffectView rendering for interactive glass surfaces.

Can I make interactive glass surfaces in React Native?

Yes, you can make interactive glass surfaces in React Native by setting the isInteractive prop on the GlassView component, enabling dynamic user interaction with the native iOS liquid glass visual effect.

Why are my React Native glass components not rendering correctly?

React Native glass components may not render correctly if running outside iOS 26+ environments. Ensure you use isGlassEffectAPIAvailable checks for graceful degradation and verify expo-glass-effect is properly installed.