upgrading-react-native

Plan React Native upgrades using rn-diff-purge diffs and dependency triage.

28|1|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#verification #upgrade #react-native #gradle #expo #cocoapods #rn-diff-purge

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npx skills add https://github.com/bidah/react-native-hifi --skill upgrading-react-native-bidah

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Skill: upgrading-react-native
Source: https://github.com/bidah/react-native-hifi/tree/main/skills/upgrading-react-native
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bidah/react-native-hifi --skill upgrading-react-native-bidah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

React Native upgrades require reconciling template diffs, dependency shifts, native build updates, and Expo alignments, so this Skill collapses those steps into a deterministic workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Deterministic Upgrade Plan: Acquire rn-diff-purge diffs, route through Upgrade Helper steps, and publish ordered phases before making versioned edits.
Dependency & React Alignment: Evaluate risky packages, align React companion libraries, and layer Expo-specific guidance when the app depends on Expo SDK.
Verification & Platform Checks: Sync CocoaPods and Gradle, rebuild iOS/Android, and follow manual regression gates plus Expo doctor checks to prove stability.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to plan the React Native upgrade by applying rn-diff-purge diffs, dependency triage, and Expo-aware verification instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-react-native

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

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How do I upgrade React Native to a new version without breaking native builds?▼

React Native upgrades use rn-diff-purge diffs to identify template changes, dependency shifts, and native build updates. You reconcile Gradle and CocoaPods configurations while aligning React companion packages to ensure iOS and Android builds remain stable.

What is the best way to plan a React Native version bump in a monorepo?▼

Planning a React Native version bump in a monorepo requires fetching template diffs and routing them through an ordered upgrade workflow. This process evaluates risky packages and aligns dependencies across the workspace before applying versioned edits.

Does this React Native upgrade workflow support Expo SDK projects?▼

Yes, this React Native upgrade workflow supports Expo SDK projects by layering Expo-specific guidance into the upgrade plan. It aligns Expo SDK steps with dependency migrations and includes Expo doctor checks during release verification.

How do I use rn-diff-purge to update dependencies during a React Native upgrade?▼

You use rn-diff-purge to acquire template diffs that highlight required dependency shifts. The upgrade process evaluates risky packages, aligns React companion libraries, and produces ordered phases for applying these dependency updates.

What steps are needed to verify iOS and Android builds after a React Native version bump?▼

Verifying builds after a React Native version bump requires syncing CocoaPods and Gradle, rebuilding iOS and Android projects, and running manual regression gates. This ensures native configuration changes did not introduce instability.