alexander-kastil/upgrading-expo
skills/upgrading-expo/SKILL.md
Upgrade Expo SDK versions
development
Updated Apr 2, 2026
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SKILL.md
- name:
- upgrading-expo
- description:
- Upgrade Expo SDK versions
- source:
- https://github.com/expo/skills/tree/main/plugins/upgrading-expo
- risk:
- safe
Upgrading Expo
Overview
Upgrade Expo SDK versions safely, handling breaking changes, dependencies, and configuration updates.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to upgrade Expo SDK versions.
Use this skill when:
- Upgrading to a new Expo SDK version
- Handling breaking changes between SDK versions
- Updating dependencies for compatibility
- Migrating deprecated APIs to new versions
- Preparing apps for new Expo features
Instructions
This skill guides you through upgrading Expo SDK versions:
- Pre-Upgrade Planning: Review release notes and breaking changes
- Dependency Updates: Update packages for SDK compatibility
- Configuration Migration: Update app.json and configuration files
- Code Updates: Migrate deprecated APIs to new versions
- Testing: Verify app functionality after upgrade
Upgrade Process
1. Pre-Upgrade Checklist
- Review Expo SDK release notes
- Identify breaking changes affecting your app
- Check compatibility of third-party packages
- Backup current project state
- Create a feature branch for the upgrade
2. Update Expo SDK
# Update Expo CLI
npm install -g expo-cli@latest
# Upgrade Expo SDK
npx expo install expo@latest
# Update all Expo packages
npx expo install --fix
3. Handle Breaking Changes
- Review migration guides for breaking changes
- Update deprecated API calls
- Modify configuration files as needed
- Update native dependencies if required
- Test affected features thoroughly
4. Update Dependencies
# Check for outdated packages
npx expo-doctor
# Update packages to compatible versions
npx expo install --fix
# Verify compatibility
npx expo-doctor
5. Testing
- Test core app functionality
- Verify native modules work correctly
- Check for runtime errors
- Test on both iOS and Android
- Verify app store builds still work
Common Issues
Dependency Conflicts
- Use
expo installinstead ofnpm installfor Expo packages - Check package compatibility with new SDK version
- Resolve peer dependency warnings
Configuration Changes
- Update
app.jsonfor new SDK requirements - Migrate deprecated configuration options
- Update native configuration files if needed
Breaking API Changes
- Review API migration guides
- Update code to use new APIs
- Test affected features after changes
Best Practices
- Always upgrade in a feature branch
- Test thoroughly before merging
- Review release notes carefully
- Update dependencies incrementally
- Keep Expo CLI updated
- Use
expo-doctorto verify setup
Resources
For more information, see the source repository.
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