Does this skill support both iOS and Android?

Yes, it covers Expo patterns applicable to both platforms, though it includes specific advanced optimizations for Apple Human Interface Guidelines and iOS 18+ features.

When does it recommend using custom builds over Expo Go?

It provides logic for using Expo Go by default, recommending custom builds only when using local native modules, Apple targets (widgets/clips), or specific native configurations.

What is the Building Native UI skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that provides implementation patterns and best practices for creating native-quality mobile apps using the Expo ecosystem.

How does it handle styling in React Native?

The skill promotes modern inline styles using boxShadow and flexbox while discouraging legacy shadow styles or third-party CSS/Tailwind for native components.

Does it include navigation guidance?

Yes, it provides detailed structures for Expo Router, including Stacks, NativeTabs, Link previews, and shared group route organization.

Expo Native UI Builder

Name: Expo Native UI Builder
Author: lingxling

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Mobile Development

Architects high-performance, native-feeling mobile applications using Expo Router and modern React Native implementation patterns.

The building-native-ui skill provides comprehensive guidance for creating polished, production-grade mobile applications with Expo Router. It covers essential development areas including advanced navigation patterns like NativeTabs and Stacks, high-performance animations with Reanimated, and platform-specific UI controls for iOS and Android. This skill ensures developers adhere to Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Expo best practices, helping them optimize app structure for responsiveness, implement modern visual effects like liquid glass, and correctly choose between Expo Go and custom native builds.

Key Features

01Modern styling patterns for native shadows, blur effects, and responsiveness

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03Native UI component integration including SF Symbols and Haptics

04Platform-specific optimization for iOS 18+ features like Apple Zoom transitions

05High-performance animation and layout guidance using Reanimated

06Advanced Expo Router navigation patterns (NativeTabs, Stacks, Shared Groups)

Use Cases

01Building a production-ready mobile app with a native iOS look and feel

02Migrating legacy React Native navigation to modern Expo Router patterns

03Implementing complex UI interactions like context menus and link previews

Key Features

01Modern styling patterns for native shadows, blur effects, and responsiveness

0261 GitHub stars

03Native UI component integration including SF Symbols and Haptics

04Platform-specific optimization for iOS 18+ features like Apple Zoom transitions

05High-performance animation and layout guidance using Reanimated

06Advanced Expo Router navigation patterns (NativeTabs, Stacks, Shared Groups)

Use Cases

01Building a production-ready mobile app with a native iOS look and feel

02Migrating legacy React Native navigation to modern Expo Router patterns

03Implementing complex UI interactions like context menus and link previews