upgrading-expo

Guides Expo SDK upgrades and fixes dependency issues in React Native projects.

Updated Jan 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/IlyaKukarkin/bee_bloom --skill upgrading-expo-ilyakukarkin
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Skill: upgrading-expo
Source: https://github.com/IlyaKukarkin/bee_bloom/tree/main/.agents/skills/upgrading-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IlyaKukarkin/bee_bloom --skill upgrading-expo-ilyakukarkin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guidelines for upgrading Expo SDK versions and fixing dependency issues across Expo projects, helping teams avoid breaking changes and build failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step upgrade workflow covering upgrading SDKs, dependencies, and tools.
  • Breaking changes checklist, migration notes, and prebuild considerations.
  • Diagnostics, cache management, and post-upgrade verification to ensure a stable build.

Quick Start

Upgrade your Expo SDK to the target version and run diagnostics (expo-doctor) to verify a clean migration.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-expo

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

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

To upgrade your Expo SDK version and fix dependency issues, follow a step-by-step workflow covering SDK installation, dependency updates, breaking changes checklists, and prebuild considerations to ensure a stable build.

What are the common breaking changes when migrating across Expo SDK versions?

Common breaking changes when migrating across Expo SDK versions include deprecated packages, modified prebuild steps, and dependency incompatibilities that require specific migration notes and diagnostics to resolve.

Can I use expo-doctor to verify a clean migration after an SDK upgrade?

Yes, you can use expo-doctor to run diagnostics and verify a clean migration after an Expo SDK upgrade, helping you catch dependency issues and validate post-upgrade stability.

What is the best way to prepare for an Expo SDK upgrade?

The best way to prepare for an Expo SDK upgrade involves reviewing breaking changes checklists, managing caches, and addressing deprecated packages before executing the migration to prevent build failures.

Why does my Expo build fail after a dependency upgrade?

Your Expo build may fail after a dependency upgrade due to unresolved breaking changes, deprecated packages, or incomplete prebuild steps that require targeted diagnostics and cache management to fix.