upgrading-react-native

Q: How do I install upgrading-react-native?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill upgrading-react-native in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/upgrading-react-native/ (personal) or .claude/skills/upgrading-react-native/ (project).

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Upgrades React Native apps to newer versions by applying rn-diff-purge template diffs, updating package.json dependencies, migrating native iOS and Android configuration, resolving CocoaPods and Gradle changes, and handling breaking API updates. Use when upgrading React Native, bumping RN version, updating from RN 0.x to 0.y, or migrating Expo SDK alongside a React Native upgrade.

Installs: 12.8K
Last 24h: +87
Trending rank: #2186
Security: Warn

Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

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

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads upgrading-react-native automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill provides a standard and reliable workflow for upgrading React Native applications by applying template diffs from the community-maintained Upgrade Helper and rn-diff-purge resources. It includes comprehensive environment checks, dependency risk assessment, and platform-specific build verification steps using established ecosystem tools.

Socket PassNo alerts

Snyk PassLOW ·Risk: LOW · No issues

Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·7/9 files flagged

ZeroLeaks PassNONE ·Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

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

Route: Choose the right upgrade path via upgrading-react-native.md
Diff: Fetch the canonical template diff using Upgrade Helper via upgrade-helper-core.md
Dependencies: Assess and update third-party packages via upgrading-dependencies.md
React: Align React version if upgraded via react.md
Expo (if applicable): Apply Expo SDK layer via expo-sdk-upgrade.md
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	Post-upgrade verification checklist, including agent-device-assisted checks
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 or agent-assisted regression validation	upgrade-verification.md
Need repo/app command scoping	monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md

FAQ

What does the upgrading-react-native skill do?

How do I install upgrading-react-native?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill upgrading-react-native in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/upgrading-react-native/ (personal) or .claude/skills/upgrading-react-native/ (project).

Which AI agents can use upgrading-react-native?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is upgrading-react-native safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains upgrading-react-native?

It is published by callstackincubator in callstackincubator/agent-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 12,758 recorded installs.