Expo UI Jetpack Compose

Integrate Jetpack Compose components and Material Design 3 into Expo SDK 55 Android builds.

2|Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emilyLi2020/WAVE --skill expo-ui-jetpack-compose-emilyli2020
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Skill: Expo UI Jetpack Compose
Source: https://github.com/emilyLi2020/WAVE/tree/main/.agents/skills/expo-ui-jetpack-compose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emilyLi2020/WAVE --skill expo-ui-jetpack-compose-emilyli2020

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the friction of building native Android user interfaces in Expo apps by letting developers use familiar Jetpack Compose components and Material Design 3 patterns instead of working around cross-platform UI limitations or learning Expo-specific Android UI APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Native Jetpack Compose Integration: Directly import and use standard Jetpack Compose components like LazyColumn, Host, and Icon, along with their corresponding modifiers, in your Expo Android project.
  • Material Design 3 Support: Leverage built-in Material 3 components and theming to build consistent, native-feeling Android interfaces that follow Google's latest design guidelines.
  • Use Case: For example, if you need a high-performance scrollable list of native Android items in your Expo app, you can use the provided LazyColumn component instead of a cross-platform ScrollView to get better performance and native Compose behavior.

Quick Start

Use the Expo UI Jetpack Compose skill to add a native, high-performance scrollable list of items to your Expo Android app using the LazyColumn component.

Frequently Asked Questions about Expo UI Jetpack Compose

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use Jetpack Compose components in an Expo Android app?

You can use Jetpack Compose components in an Expo Android app by importing standard UI elements like LazyColumn and applying their native modifiers directly within your project to achieve native Android UI performance without custom native module configuration.

Can I use Material Design 3 components with Expo?

Yes, you can leverage built-in Material Design 3 components and theming in Expo to build consistent, native-feeling Android interfaces that follow Google's latest design guidelines.

Does Expo SDK 55 support native Jetpack Compose views?

Yes, Expo SDK 55 projects support native Jetpack Compose views, allowing you to integrate unmodified Compose components, modifiers, and Material 3 design patterns directly into your Android builds.

What is the best way to build high-performance scrollable lists in Expo for Android?

The best way to build high-performance scrollable lists in Expo for Android is using the native Jetpack Compose LazyColumn component instead of a cross-platform ScrollView to get better performance and native Compose behavior.

Why use Jetpack Compose instead of cross-platform UI components in Expo?

Use Jetpack Compose instead of cross-platform UI components in Expo to bypass cross-platform UI limitations, access platform-specific Compose features, and ensure Material Design 3 compliance without learning Expo-specific Android UI APIs.