upgrading-expo

Name: upgrading-expo
Availability: InStock
Author: Matt

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

Updated Jan 17, 2026

Search Tags:#dependencies #diagnostics #expo #prebuild #sdk-upgrade #cache-cleanup #expo-upgrades

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Skill: upgrading-expo
Source: https://github.com/mattppal/matty-stack/tree/main/.claude/skills/upgrading-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattppal/matty-stack --skill upgrading-expo-mattppal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Upgrading Expo SDKs and managing dependency changes can introduce breaking changes, flaky caches, and misconfigurations. This guide provides a structured approach to perform upgrades safely and consistently.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided upgrades: Step-by-step process to upgrade Expo SDKs with minimal manual intervention.
Diagnostics & fixes: Run checks to align React Native, React, and related dependencies.
Native changes & cleanup: Prebuild when required, refresh native projects, and clear caches to ensure clean builds.

Quick Start

Upgrade your Expo project to the latest SDK and fix common dependency issues by following this guide.

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 safely upgrade my Expo SDK to the latest version without breaking dependencies?▼

To safely upgrade your Expo SDK, follow a guided process that applies version pinning for dependencies, runs diagnostics to align React and React Native versions, and executes cache clearing to prevent build failures.

What steps are needed for Expo prebuild and cache cleanup after an SDK upgrade?▼

After an Expo SDK upgrade, run prebuild commands to refresh native projects, clear project caches to ensure clean builds, and remove outdated patches while documenting any breaking changes for housekeeping.

Does this Expo upgrade guide support projects using the new architecture and React 19?▼

Yes, this guide applies to Expo projects using SDK 53 and later, specifically guiding upgrades across the new architecture, React 19 changes, and related tooling to ensure compatibility.

Why is dependency version pinning necessary when upgrading Expo SDKs?▼

Dependency version pinning is necessary during Expo SDK upgrades to ensure compatibility across React Native, React, and related tooling, preventing unexpected breaking changes from mismatched package versions.

When should I remove patches during an Expo SDK upgrade?▼

You should remove existing patches during an Expo SDK upgrade after running prebuild and clearing caches, as new SDK versions often resolve previously patched issues, making outdated patches obsolete.

What is the best way to fix dependency misconfigurations after updating Expo?▼

The best way to fix dependency misconfigurations after an Expo update is to run diagnostics that align React and React Native versions, apply version pinning, and clear flaky caches for a clean build.