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summary

Orchestrates React Native version upgrades with template diffs, dependency resolution, and native platform migration.

  • ›Applies canonical rn-diff-purge template diffs to align native iOS and Android configuration with target React Native versions
  • ›Handles package.json dependency updates, CocoaPods and Gradle changes, and breaking API migrations across major and minor version bumps
  • ›Includes Expo SDK upgrade layer for managed Expo projects and post-upgrade verification checklist
  • ›Provid
skill.md

Upgrading React Native

Overview

Covers the full React Native upgrade workflow: template diffs via Upgrade Helper, dependency updates, Expo SDK steps, and common pitfalls.

Typical Upgrade Sequence

  1. Route: Choose the right upgrade path via upgrading-react-native.md
  2. Diff: Fetch the canonical template diff using Upgrade Helper via upgrade-helper-core.md
  3. Dependencies: Assess and update third-party packages via upgrading-dependencies.md
  4. React: Align React version if upgraded via react.md
  5. Expo (if applicable): Apply Expo SDK layer via expo-sdk-upgrade.md
  6. Verify: Run post-upgrade checks via upgrade-verification.md
# Quick start: detect current version and fetch diff
npm pkg get dependencies.react-native --prefix "$APP_DIR"
npm view react-native dist-tags.latest

# Example: upgrading from 0.76.9 to 0.78.2
# 1. Fetch the template diff
curl -L -f -o /tmp/rn-diff.diff \
  "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/react-native-community/rn-diff-purge/diffs/diffs/0.76.9..0.78.2.diff" \
  && echo "Diff downloaded OK" || echo "ERROR: diff not found, check versions"
# 2. Review changed files
grep -n "^diff --git" /tmp/rn-diff.diff
# 3. Update package.json, apply native changes, then install + rebuild
npm install --prefix "$APP_DIR"
cd "$APP_DIR/ios" && pod install
# 4. Validate: both platforms must build successfully
npx react-native build-android --mode debug --no-packager
xcodebuild -workspace "$APP_DIR/ios/App.xcworkspace" -scheme App -sdk iphonesimulator build

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

  • Moving a React Native app to a newer version
  • Reconciling native config changes from Upgrade Helper
  • Validating release notes for breaking changes

Quick Reference

File Description
upgrading-react-native.md Router: choose the right upgrade path
upgrade-helper-core.md Core Upgrade Helper workflow and reliability gates
upgrading-dependencies.md Dependency compatibility checks and migration planning
react.md React and React 19 upgrade alignment rules
expo-sdk-upgrade.md Expo SDK-specific upgrade layer (conditional)
upgrade-verification.md Manual post-upgrade verification checklist
monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md Monorepo and single-repo app targeting and command scoping

Problem → Skill Mapping

Problem Start With
Need to upgrade React Native upgrade-helper-core.md
Need dependency risk triage and migration options upgrading-dependencies.md
Need React/React 19 package alignment react.md
Need workflow routing first upgrading-react-native.md
Need Expo SDK-specific steps expo-sdk-upgrade.md
Need manual regression validation upgrade-verification.md
Need repo/app command scoping monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md
how to use upgrading-react-native

How to use upgrading-react-native on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add upgrading-react-native
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill upgrading-react-native

The skills CLI fetches upgrading-react-native from GitHub repository callstackincubator/agent-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/upgrading-react-native

Reload or restart Cursor to activate upgrading-react-native. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /upgrading-react-native) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.5★★★★★47 reviews
  • ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 28, 2024

    upgrading-react-native fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Khan· Dec 28, 2024

    Keeps context tight: upgrading-react-native is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Arjun Ramirez· Dec 20, 2024

    upgrading-react-native is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Omar Thompson· Dec 16, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: upgrading-react-native is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 19, 2024

    Registry listing for upgrading-react-native matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Soo Farah· Nov 19, 2024

    upgrading-react-native has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • ★★★★★Henry Chawla· Nov 15, 2024

    I recommend upgrading-react-native for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Noor Garcia· Nov 11, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: upgrading-react-native is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Isabella Choi· Oct 26, 2024

    Keeps context tight: upgrading-react-native is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 10, 2024

    upgrading-react-native reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

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