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upgrading-expo

Guide Expo SDK upgrades and fix dependency issues in React Native projects.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#dependencies#migration#upgrade#expo#expo-sdk#prebuild
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npx skills add https://github.com/dcoon/kbms --skill upgrading-expo-dcoon
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Skill: upgrading-expo
Source: https://github.com/dcoon/kbms/tree/main/.gemini/skills/upgrading-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dcoon/kbms --skill upgrading-expo-dcoon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to upgrading Expo SDK versions and resolving dependency issues that arise during migrations, reducing breakages and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided upgrade checklist for Expo SDK versions 53+ and beyond.
  • Prebuild and native configuration guidance to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Dependency migration guidance and deprecation handling across packages.
  • Step-by-step validation process to verify builds after upgrades.

Quick Start

Follow the upgrade checklist to safely upgrade Expo SDK and dependencies in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-expo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade my Expo SDK version and fix dependency issues?▼

To upgrade Expo SDK and fix dependency issues, follow a structured checklist covering version updates, running diagnostics, clearing caches, adjusting configuration files, and validating builds to reduce downtime and breakages.

What is Expo prebuild and how do I handle native configuration changes during an SDK upgrade?▼

Expo prebuild generates native iOS and Android directories. When upgrading Expo SDK, you must adjust native configuration files to ensure smooth transitions and accommodate breaking API removals or deprecated package migrations.

Does this Expo upgrade guide apply to React Native apps built with Expo SDK 53 and above?▼

Yes, this applies to React Native apps built with Expo. It covers guided upgrade checklists for Expo SDK versions 53+ and beyond, including deprecation handling and prebuild changes across packages.

What's the best way to migrate deprecated Expo packages and handle breaking API removals?▼

The best way to migrate deprecated Expo packages is to follow a structured dependency migration guide that identifies breaking API removals, runs diagnostics, and adjusts configuration files to stabilize your project.

Why does my Expo build fail after an SDK upgrade, and how do I clear caches to resolve it?▼

Expo builds may fail after an SDK upgrade due to dependency conflicts or stale cache. Clearing caches, running diagnostics, and adjusting configuration files helps resolve these issues and validate builds successfully.

What steps are needed to validate an Expo project build after upgrading dependencies?▼

Validating an Expo project build after upgrading dependencies involves running recommended diagnostic commands to check for errors, ensuring configuration files are correct, and confirming native builds compile without breakages.

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