How does the skill handle native compatibility?

It provides guidance on using runtime version policies (like sdkVersion or appVersion) to ensure that updates are only delivered to native binaries capable of running the new code.

What is the Expo Updates skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that provides Claude with the patterns and best practices needed to implement over-the-air (OTA) updates in Expo and React Native apps, enabling JS/asset deployment without store reviews.

Does this skill handle EAS Update configuration?

Yes, it includes patterns for configuring EAS Update channels within eas.json and managing environment-specific deployment strategies like preview and production.

Can I implement silent background updates with this skill?

Absolutely. The skill provides specific code patterns and React hooks for checking and fetching updates silently in the background to ensure a seamless user experience.

Expo Updates Manager

Name: Expo Updates Manager
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Mobile Development

Implements and manages over-the-air (OTA) updates for Expo and React Native applications to deploy changes without app store releases.

The Expo Updates skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge to integrate, configure, and manage over-the-air update cycles in mobile applications. It enables developers to push critical bug fixes and feature enhancements directly to users by managing JS and asset bundles independently of the native binary. The skill covers sophisticated implementation patterns including manual update prompts, silent background fetching, runtime versioning policies to ensure compatibility, and integration with EAS Update channels for multi-environment deployment workflows.

Key Features

01EAS Update channel and environment-specific configuration

02Configuration of app.json and app.config.ts for OTA updates

03Programmatic update checking and manual download triggers

04Custom React hooks for managing update states and event listeners

0595 GitHub stars

06Implementation of silent background update strategies

Use Cases

01Deploying critical hotfixes to production apps instantly without waiting for App Store or Play Store review cycles.

02Implementing custom 'Update Available' UI components that give users control over their application version.

03Managing complex runtime versioning to ensure OTA updates only target compatible native application builds.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thebushidocollective/han expo-updates

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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