Does it assist with replacing deprecated Expo packages?

Yes, it provides specific replacement paths for legacy packages such as expo-av, expo-permissions, and @expo/vector-icons.

How does it handle native project directories?

It identifies if a project uses Continuous Native Generation (CNG) or a bare workflow and provides tailored instructions for prebuilding or clearing native caches like CocoaPods and Gradle.

Can it help with the React 19 upgrade?

Yes, it provides guidance for React 19 changes including the migration from useContext to the 'use' hook and handling the removal of forwardRef.

Does this skill handle the New Architecture migration?

Yes, it includes specific references and configurations to enable the New Architecture by default as required in SDK 53 and later.

Expo SDK Upgrade Assistant

Name: Expo SDK Upgrade Assistant
Author: expo

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Guides developers through upgrading Expo SDK versions and resolving complex dependency conflicts.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for upgrading Expo applications across major SDK versions, including specific support for SDK 53, 54, and 55. It assists with running diagnostics via expo-doctor, clearing native caches, and managing the transition between Continuous Native Generation (CNG) and bare workflows. It specifically addresses breaking changes in React 19, the New Architecture, and the migration of deprecated packages like expo-av to modern alternatives like expo-audio and expo-video, ensuring projects remain performant and up-to-date with the latest Expo Application Services (EAS) features.

Key Features

01Dependency conflict resolution and expo-doctor integration

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03Configuration support for React Compiler and the New Architecture

04Automated migration of deprecated packages like expo-av and expo-permissions

05Native build cache management for iOS and Android

06Step-by-step SDK version migration for React Native and Expo

Use Cases

01Troubleshooting native build failures after an Expo SDK version bump

02Upgrading an existing Expo project to the latest stable or beta SDK version

03Migrating legacy media implementations from expo-av to expo-video and expo-audio

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add expo/skills upgrading-expo

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