
expo / skills
✓ Official★ 2,200A skill package that teaches your agent 11 capabilities — every one documented and browsable below, no GitHub required · by expo.
Each skill below is one capability this package teaches your agent. Install the whole package, or open a skill to install just that one.
Complete guide for building native Expo apps with routing, styling, components, and platform conventions. Covers Expo Router fundamentals, native tabs, stack navigation, modals, and form sheets with detailed route structure conventions Includes styling rules aligned with Apple Human Interface Guidelines: flexbox layouts, safe area handling, animations, shadows via CSS boxShadow , and responsive design patterns Documents library preferences (expo-image for SF Symbols, expo-audio, expo-video,...
18 files — installable on its own
Check the health of published EAS Updates: crash rates, install/launch counts, unique users, payload size, and the split between embedded and OTA users per…
6 files — installable on its own
API routes in Expo Router for server-side logic, secrets, and third-party integrations on EAS Hosting. Create routes with +api.ts suffix in the app directory; export named functions for HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) Handle query parameters, headers, JSON bodies, and dynamic route segments; add CORS headers for web clients Access server-side secrets via process.env ; set variables locally in .env or via eas env:create for production Deploy to EAS Hosting (Cloudflare Workers) with eas...
3 files — installable on its own
Write and validate EAS CI/CD workflow YAML files for Expo projects. Fetches the latest JSON schema from Expo's API to ensure job types, parameters, triggers, and runner configurations are current Supports dynamic expressions using ${{ }} syntax with contexts for GitHub events, workflow inputs, job outputs, and step results Includes built-in validation script that checks workflow structure against the schema and reports errors before deployment Provides reference documentation for syntax,...
7 files — installable on its own
Automated deployment of Expo apps to iOS App Store, Android Play Store, web hosting, and preview environments. Supports production builds and submissions for iOS (App Store and TestFlight) and Android (Google Play Store) with single commands Includes EAS Hosting for web deployments with automatic PR preview URLs and production domain support Provides CI/CD workflow automation via EAS Workflows for triggered builds and submissions on code pushes Automatic version management with remote...
9 files — installable on its own
Build custom Expo development clients for testing native code on physical devices via EAS Build or locally. Only needed when using custom native modules, Apple targets (widgets, app clips), or third-party native code not in Expo Go; try Expo Go first with npx expo start Supports cloud builds with automatic TestFlight submission or local builds on your machine, outputting .ipa (iOS) or .apk / .aab (Android) files Requires eas.json configuration with a development profile that sets...
3 files — installable on its own
Guide for creating and writing Expo native modules and views using the Expo Modules API (Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript). Covers module definition DSL, native…
10 files — installable on its own
Universal Tailwind CSS v4 styling for Expo apps across iOS, Android, and Web. Integrates Tailwind CSS v4 with react-native-css and NativeWind v5 via Metro transformer, eliminating the need for Babel configuration Provides reusable CSS-wrapped component library (View, Text, ScrollView, Pressable, TextInput, Image, Link) that apply className styles to native elements Supports platform-specific styling through CSS media queries, custom theme variables via @theme blocks, and Apple semantic...
3 files — installable on its own
Network requests, API calls, and data fetching for Expo apps with caching, error handling, and offline support. Covers fetch API, React Query, error handling patterns, token management with expo-secure-store, and retry logic with exponential backoff Includes offline-first strategies using NetInfo and React Query persistence, plus environment variable configuration with EXPO_PUBLIC_ prefix for client-side URLs Supports Expo Router data loaders ( useLoaderData ) for route-level data loading on...
5 files — installable on its own
Structured guidance for upgrading Expo SDK versions and resolving dependency conflicts. Provides step-by-step upgrade process including diagnostics, cache clearing, and prebuild workflows for native changes Covers breaking changes across SDK 53–55, including React 19 migration, New Architecture defaults, React Compiler setup, and native module updates (tabs, audio, video) Includes deprecation map for packages like expo-av, expo-permissions, and AsyncStorage with replacement recommendations...
11 files — installable on its own
Run web-only libraries in Expo apps by rendering them in webviews on native and as-is on web. Supports any React web library (recharts, react-syntax-highlighter, canvas, WebGL) without modification by wrapping it in a DOM component file with the 'use dom'; directive Passes serializable props and async functions from native to webview, enabling bidirectional communication between native and web contexts Includes webview configuration options via the dom prop: scroll control, safe area...
3 files — installable on its own
How It Works
Skills give AI agents focused Expo knowledge: when to use Expo APIs, how to structure common workflows, and which Expo, EAS, React Native, iOS, and Android constraints matter. Expo documentation, Expo CLI, and EAS CLI remain the source of truth; these skills help agents apply them correctly.
Installation
For Claude Code or Codex, install the plugin so updates are handled by the official plugin marketplace. For Cursor, OpenCode, and other AI coding agents, use the skills CLI.
| Path | Best for |
|---|---|
| Plugin install | Claude Code or Codex, with updates handled by their official plugin marketplaces. |
| Skills CLI | Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Gemini, Cline, AMP, Factory Droid, Antigravity, Kiro CLI, and other AI coding agents. |
Skills CLI
Install all Expo skills with the skills CLI:
npx skills@latest add expo/skills --skill '*'This selects every Expo skill without selecting every agent. The CLI will still ask where to install them; to target one agent directly, add --agent <agent>.
For most agents, this is the only install command you need. Run it from the project root, then restart or refresh your agent session so it can discover the installed SKILL.md files.
Claude Code Plugin
Install from the official Claude Code plugin marketplace:
claude plugin install expo@claude-plugins-officialYou can also run /plugin install expo@claude-plugins-official inside Claude Code.
Codex Plugin
Install from the OpenAI-curated Codex marketplace:
codex plugin add expo@openai-curatedYou can also open /plugins in Codex and install expo from the OpenAI-curated marketplace.
Updating
Claude Code and Codex plugin installs are updated through their official plugin marketplaces.
For skills CLI installs, update installed skills with:
npx skills@latest updateTo update a single Expo skill, pass its name:
npx skills@latest update building-native-uiTry It
After installing, ask your agent Expo-specific questions like:
- "Build a native-feeling Expo Router screen with tabs, modals, and animations."
- "Set up Tailwind CSS v4 and NativeWind v5 in this Expo app."
- "Create an EAS workflow that builds previews on pull requests."
- "Help me upgrade this app to the latest Expo SDK."
- "Check whether this EAS Update rollout is healthy."
Agents choose the right skill from the task context and each skill's description.
Skills Included
App Design and Architecture
| Skill | Use it for |
|---|---|
building-native-ui | Expo Router screens, navigation, styling, animations, native tabs, and app UI patterns. |
native-data-fetching | API calls, React Query, SWR, caching, offline support, and Expo Router data loaders. |
expo-api-routes | Expo Router API routes with EAS Hosting. |
expo-tailwind-setup | Tailwind CSS v4, react-native-css, and NativeWind v5 setup. |
use-dom | Expo DOM components for gradually using web code in native apps. |
expo-dev-client | Local and TestFlight development client builds. |
Native and Platform Work
| Skill | Use it for |
|---|---|
expo-module | Expo native modules and views with Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript, config plugins, and autolinking. |
expo-ui-swift-ui | @expo/ui/swift-ui components and modifiers. |
expo-ui-jetpack-compose | @expo/ui/jetpack-compose views and modifiers. |
add-app-clip | iOS App Clip targets, AASA files, associated domains, and Smart App Banners. |
expo-brownfield | Adding Expo or React Native to an existing iOS or Android app. |
Deployment, CI, and Observability
| Skill | Use it for |
|---|---|
expo-deployment | App Store, Play Store, TestFlight, EAS Build, web hosting, and API route deployment. |
expo-cicd-workflows | EAS Workflow YAML files and CI/CD automation. |
expo-observe | EAS Observe setup and launch, route, event, and version metrics. |
eas-update-insights | EAS Update health, crash rates, launch counts, payload size, and rollout gates. |
eas-simulator | Run and drive your app on a remote iOS simulator or Android emulator on EAS cloud — from the CLI or an agent, with a live browser preview (iOS only). |
Maintenance
| Skill | Use it for |
|---|---|
upgrading-expo | Expo SDK upgrades, dependency conflicts, deprecated packages, and cache cleanup. |
Expo MCP Server
Skills teach an agent how Expo work gets done. The Expo MCP server gives it live access to actually do that work: read the latest Expo docs on demand, install compatible dependencies with npx expo install, trigger and monitor EAS builds and workflows, pull crash data from TestFlight, and screenshot a running app in the simulator.
The expo plugin bundles this MCP configuration, so Claude Code and Codex plugin installs wire it up automatically. For other agents, or to add it on its own, follow the Expo MCP setup guide.
FAQ
Which AI coding agents are supported?
Use npx skills@latest add expo/skills --skill '*' for Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Gemini, Cline, AMP, Factory Droid, Antigravity, Kiro CLI, and similar AI coding tools.
Should I install the skills or the plugin?
Use the plugin for Claude Code or Codex; it stays updated through the plugin marketplace. Use npx skills@latest add expo/skills --skill '*' for Cursor, OpenCode, and other AI coding agents.
What is the source of truth?
Expo documentation, Expo CLI, and EAS CLI are the source of truth. These skills teach agents how to apply Expo guidance in real projects.
License
MIT
Install the whole package (11 skills):
npx skills add https://github.com/expo/skillsOr install a single skill:
npx skills add https://github.com/expo/skills --skill <name>Pick the skill name from the Skills tab — each entry there installs independently.