upgrading-react-native

Automates React Native upgrades including template diffs and dependency updates across iOS and Android platforms.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
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Skill: upgrading-react-native
Source: https://github.com/xurenlu/marstaff/tree/main/skills/upgrading-react-native
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xurenlu/marstaff --skill upgrading-react-native

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex process of upgrading React Native applications to newer versions, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Upgrades: Manages the entire upgrade workflow, from dependency updates to native configuration changes.
  • Compatibility Checks: Integrates with tools like Upgrade Helper and rn-diff-purge to apply template diffs and resolve breaking changes.
  • Use Case: When moving a React Native project from version 0.76 to 0.78, this Skill will guide you through updating package.json, migrating native iOS and Android files, and resolving potential conflicts with libraries like Expo.

Quick Start

Use the upgrading-react-native skill to upgrade the React Native app in the current directory to the latest stable version.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-react-native

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade my React Native app to a newer version?

To upgrade a React Native app, you update dependencies, apply template diffs using Upgrade Helper, and migrate native iOS and Android configurations to resolve breaking changes.

What is the best way to handle breaking API changes when upgrading React Native?

Handling breaking API changes during a React Native upgrade involves applying template diffs from rn-diff-purge and migrating native files to ensure compatibility across iOS and Android platforms.

How do I upgrade an Expo SDK in a React Native project?

Upgrading an Expo SDK requires updating dependencies and resolving potential conflicts with native configurations to align with the new React Native version.

Can I automate migrating iOS and Android configurations for a React Native version bump?

Yes, automating iOS and Android configuration migration applies template diffs to update native files seamlessly during a React Native version bump.

Does upgrading React Native resolve dependency conflicts automatically?

Upgrading React Native applies template diffs and updates dependencies to resolve breaking changes, minimizing disruption and ensuring compatibility across the project.