Upgrading Expo

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Upgrade your Expo projects seamlessly with the Upgrading Expo skill. This powerful tool simplifies the upgrade process, ensuring your applications stay up-to-date with the latest features and enhancements, ultimately saving you time and resources.

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Beginner15 minutes to implementdevelopment

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Quick InstallView Source

claude install expo/skills/upgrading-expo

Works with:

Claude CodeCursorWindsurfCline

Overview

About This Skill

The Upgrading Expo skill is designed to revolutionize how teams manage their Expo projects. By automating the upgrade process, it ensures that your applications remain current without the usual hassle, allowing your Sales, Marketing, and RevOps teams to focus on what truly matters: driving growth and engagement. With significant time savings and reduced risk of errors, this skill empowers your teams to deliver better products faster, enhancing overall productivity. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, keeping your applications up to date is crucial. The Upgrading Expo skill not only simplifies upgrades but also enhances app performance, ensuring that your users always experience the best features. Say goodbye to lengthy manual upgrades and hello to a more efficient development cycle, ultimately positioning your organization for success in the competitive market.

Use Cases

Automate the upgrade process for existing Expo applications to ensure they are always up-to-date.

Reduce downtime during app updates by implementing a seamless upgrade workflow.

Enhance application performance by integrating the latest features from Expo.

Minimize manual errors in project upgrades through automated checks and balances.

Best For

Developers

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Terminal

claude install expo/skills/upgrading-expo

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/expo/skills

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I'm working on an Expo project for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] industry. Can you guide me through the steps to upgrade my project to the latest version? My current version is [CURRENT_VERSION] and I want to ensure I don't lose any existing features.

Example Output

### Upgrade Guide for Expo Project

**Current Version:** 41.0.0  
**Target Version:** 44.0.0  

To upgrade your Expo project, follow these steps:

1. **Update the `expo` package:** Run `npm install expo@latest` in your project directory to install the most recent version.
2. **Check for breaking changes:** Review the [Expo release notes](https://docs.expo.dev/versions/latest/) for any breaking changes that may affect your app.
3. **Update dependencies:** Ensure all related packages (like `react`, `react-native`, etc.) are also updated to compatible versions.
4. **Run the upgrade command:** Execute `expo upgrade` to automatically handle updates to your project files.
5. **Test your application:** After upgrading, run your app to check for any issues and ensure everything is functioning as expected.

By following these steps, you will have successfully upgraded your Expo project while minimizing potential disruptions.