upgrading-expo

Automate Expo SDK upgrades and dependency fixes for React Native apps.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
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Skill: upgrading-expo
Source: https://github.com/marcoodignoti/couple-diary/tree/main/.claude/skills/upgrading-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcoodignoti/couple-diary --skill upgrading-expo-marcoodignoti

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Upgrading Expo SDKs and aligning dependencies can be error-prone and time-consuming; this Skill provides a guided, repeatable process to migrate, diagnose, and stabilize projects during Expo upgrades.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step upgrade workflow for Expo SDK versions, including diagnostics with expo-doctor and prebuild when native changes are required.
  • Cache management and cleanup instructions to ensure clean builds across platforms (iOS and Android).
  • Breaking changes and housekeeping checks to minimize regressions and surface migration notes for Expo SDK updates.

Quick Start

Follow the upgrade plan: upgrade Expo and dependencies, run diagnostics, prebuild if needed, and clear caches to complete 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 and resolve dependency issues in React Native?

To upgrade your Expo SDK and resolve dependencies, follow a guided workflow that applies version updates, runs diagnostics, executes prebuild for native changes, and clears caches to ensure a clean migration.

What is the best way to diagnose breaking changes when updating an Expo SDK?

Diagnosing Expo SDK breaking changes involves running diagnostics like expo-doctor, reviewing release migration notes, and performing housekeeping checks to minimize regressions and stabilize your React Native project.

Do I need to run prebuild when upgrading my Expo SDK to a new architecture?

You need to run prebuild during an Expo SDK upgrade when native code changes are required, ensuring your React Native app properly migrates to the new architecture without manual native project errors.

Can I automate cache clearance for iOS and Android builds during an Expo migration?

You can automate cache management and cleanup for iOS and Android builds during an Expo migration, applying cache clearance instructions to ensure clean builds across both platforms.

Does this Expo upgrade workflow support SDK versions below 53?

This Expo upgrade workflow applies specifically to projects using Expo SDKs 53 and above, targeting migrations to the new architecture and handling associated breaking changes.

Why are my React Native dependencies misaligned after an Expo SDK upgrade?

React Native dependencies become misaligned after an Expo SDK upgrade due to breaking changes, requiring a guided process of dependency fixes, diagnostics, and housekeeping checks to stabilize the project.