What network engines does this skill configure for KMP?

It uses the OkHttp engine for Android and the Darwin engine for iOS to ensure the networking layer uses the most optimized native components for each platform.

Does it support offline functionality?

Yes, it includes templates for an OfflineCapableApi that utilizes TTL-based caching and database integration to provide data when the network is unavailable.

Does this skill handle API authentication?

Yes, it provides a standardized pattern for the Ktor Auth plugin, supporting Bearer tokens and automated token refresh logic.

How does it handle network errors across platforms?

It includes a comprehensive mapping system that converts Ktor's internal exceptions into domain-specific exceptions like UnauthorizedException or NetworkUnavailableException.

KMP Networking with Ktor

Name: KMP Networking with Ktor
Author: ahmed3elshaer

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Mobile Development

Configures and implements a robust, shared networking layer for Kotlin Multiplatform mobile applications using Ktor.

This skill empowers Claude to architect production-ready networking layers for Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) projects. It streamlines the setup of Ktor clients by providing standardized configurations for platform-specific engines—OkHttp for Android and Darwin for iOS. Beyond basic setup, it guides the implementation of advanced networking patterns, including secure bearer token authentication, automated retry logic, comprehensive error mapping, and offline-first caching strategies. This ensures a consistent, reliable, and type-safe API interface across both iOS and Android platforms using a single shared codebase.

Key Features

01Centralized HttpClient factory with Auth, Logging, and ContentNegotiation

02Comprehensive network exception mapping and automated retry logic

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04Platform-optimized engine configuration (OkHttp for Android, Darwin for iOS)

05Type-safe API service patterns with standardized Result wrappers

06Offline-first support with integrated database caching patterns

Use Cases

01Scaffolding a shared networking module for new KMP mobile applications

02Adding resilience to mobile apps with offline caching and network retry strategies

03Implementing secure JWT/Bearer token authentication and refresh flows across platforms

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ahmed3elshaer/everything-claude-code-mobile kmp-networking

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