What is the recommended approach for responsive safe areas?

Instead of using the legacy SafeAreaView, this skill recommends using ScrollView, FlatList, or SectionList with the contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior='automatic' prop for smarter inset handling.

How does this skill handle mobile navigation?

It utilizes Expo Router's file-based system, emphasizing the use of Native Stacks and the NativeTabs API to ensure the navigation feels identical to built-in system apps.

Should I use Expo Go or a custom development build?

The skill recommends starting with Expo Go for most features. Custom builds are only necessary when using local native modules, Apple targets like widgets, or third-party modules not supported by Expo Go.

Does this skill support Tailwind CSS or standard CSS files?

No, this skill follows Expo's native styling guidelines which favor inline styles for performance and reliability; CSS and Tailwind are not supported.

Expo Native UI Design

Name: Expo Native UI Design
Author: expo

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Mobile Development

Builds high-quality, performant native mobile interfaces using Expo Router and modern platform-specific patterns.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for developers building mobile applications within the Expo ecosystem, focusing on achieving a premium, native-first look and feel. It covers essential implementation patterns ranging from file-based routing and directory organization to advanced UI techniques like SF Symbols integration, haptic feedback, and fluid animations using Reanimated. By aligning with Apple Human Interface Guidelines and utilizing the latest Expo modules, this skill helps developers create production-grade applications that feel indistinguishable from native platform experiences while maintaining responsive, clean, and maintainable codebases.

Key Features

Responsive layout strategies using automatic scroll view insets and window dimensions
Interactive UI elements with Reanimated animations, gestures, and haptic feedback
Advanced styling techniques including modern boxShadow and liquid glass effects
651 GitHub stars
Native navigation patterns using Expo Router, Stacks, and Native Tabs
Integration of native platform controls and SF Symbols via expo-symbols

Use Cases

Implementing advanced iOS-specific features like context menus, link previews, and dynamic sheet detents
Building premium iOS and Android applications that require native-feeling navigation and gestures
Migrating legacy React Native navigation structures to modern Expo Router file-based routing

About

Key Features

Responsive layout strategies using automatic scroll view insets and window dimensions
Interactive UI elements with Reanimated animations, gestures, and haptic feedback
Advanced styling techniques including modern boxShadow and liquid glass effects
651 GitHub stars
Native navigation patterns using Expo Router, Stacks, and Native Tabs
Integration of native platform controls and SF Symbols via expo-symbols

Use Cases

Implementing advanced iOS-specific features like context menus, link previews, and dynamic sheet detents
Building premium iOS and Android applications that require native-feeling navigation and gestures
Migrating legacy React Native navigation structures to modern Expo Router file-based routing