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Upgrade an Expo App With Claude Code
Use a focused Claude Code workflow for Expo SDK upgrades, dependency repair, development-client checks and repeatable EAS validation.
Treat an Expo SDK upgrade as a dependency and runtime migration, not a version-number edit.
Expo upgrades often expose several layers at once: package compatibility, native projects, development clients and build pipelines. A staged workflow makes those failures easier to isolate.
Who this guide is for
Existing Expo projects moving to a newer SDK while preserving current routes, native behavior and release paths.
- Record the current project state before dependency changes.
- Resolve Expo and React Native compatibility in a controlled order.
- Rebuild and test the development client before production release work.
Which skills fit this job?
Start with the narrowest option that covers the full output. The package is useful when the workflow regularly crosses several specialisms.
Primary upgrade guide
Expo Upgrade Agent Skill
Focuses on Expo SDK version changes and the dependency issues they create.
Claude Code or a compatible local agent with Node.js and the Expo or EAS toolchain.
Native development check
Expo Dev Client Agent Skill
Rebuilds and distributes development clients after native dependencies change.
£10.00Product details
Pipeline follow-through
Eas Workflows Agent Skill
Updates or reviews EAS workflow YAML when the upgrade affects build automation.
£10.00Product details
Compare the options
| Option | Best use | Price | Contents | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Upgrade Agent Skill | Primary upgrade guide | £10.00 | 15 files | Claude Code or a compatible local agent with Node.js and the Expo or EAS toolchain. |
| Expo Dev Client Agent Skill | Native development check | £10.00 | 8 files | Claude Code or a compatible local agent with Node.js and the Expo or EAS toolchain. |
| Eas Workflows Agent Skill | Pipeline follow-through | £10.00 | 10 files | Claude Code or a compatible local agent with Node.js and the Expo or EAS toolchain. |
A practical workflow
Capture the baseline
Record the current SDK, dependency versions, native configuration and passing commands before editing package files.
Upgrade in a controlled order
Apply the target Expo SDK guidance, align dependencies and resolve project-specific native changes.
Rebuild every affected path
Test the app, regenerate development clients when needed and validate EAS workflows before release.
Where this approach stops
Keep this boundary visible
Do not delete lockfiles, regenerate native projects or accept broad dependency changes without first confirming that the project uses those recovery paths.
Questions before you choose
Does an Expo SDK upgrade require a new development client?
It can when native dependencies or runtime versions change. Rebuild the client whenever the existing binary no longer matches the project.
Is this for new Expo projects?
No. The upgrade skill is for existing apps. Use Project Structure and Expo Overview when starting a new codebase.
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