How does this skill help with Expo SDK upgrades?

It provides automated command sequences for installing the latest versions, runs diagnostics via expo-doctor, and provides a checklist for handling breaking changes in core modules.

Does it support the New Architecture migration?

Yes, it includes specific guidelines for SDK 53 and later where the New Architecture is enabled by default, helping you remove legacy flags like newArchEnabled.

Can it resolve dependency issues automatically?

It uses npx expo install --fix to align versions and provides instructions for clearing watchman, node_modules, and native caches to ensure a clean slate.

What happens to deprecated packages like expo-av or expo-permissions?

The skill identifies these deprecated packages and suggests their modern replacements, such as moving to individual permission APIs or expo-audio/video.

Is this suitable for both managed and bare workflows?

Yes, it includes specific housekeeping steps for app.json in managed projects and detailed cache-clearing commands for CocoaPods and Gradle in bare workflows.

Upgrading Expo SDK

Name: Upgrading Expo SDK
Author: gigs-slc

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Guides the process of upgrading Expo SDK versions while resolving dependency conflicts and implementing architectural best practices.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for transitioning between Expo SDK versions, with specific focus on modern releases like SDK 53 and 54. It streamlines the upgrade workflow by automating dependency installations, identifying breaking changes in core APIs, and facilitating migrations to React 19 and the New Architecture. By auditing project files, the skill helps developers remove redundant configurations in app.json, Metro, and Babel, ensuring the project aligns with the latest Expo standards for both managed and bare workflows.

Key Features

01Step-by-step Expo SDK upgrade workflows and dependency resolution

02Migration guidance for React 19, React Compiler, and the New Architecture

03Housekeeping rules for cleaning up redundant config files and packages

04Comprehensive cache-clearing commands for iOS, Android, and Metro

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06Automated identification of deprecated packages and modern replacements

Use Cases

01Upgrading legacy Expo applications to the latest SDK version with minimal downtime

02Cleaning up project technical debt by removing deprecated configuration files and patches

03Migrating existing projects to support React 19 features and the React Compiler

What are Skills?·How to Install

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