Does this support EAS Update channels?

Absolutely. It includes configuration templates for eas.json to manage deployment channels like production, staging, and preview effectively.

How does this skill handle runtime versions?

The skill provides patterns for configuring runtime version policies (like 'appVersion' or 'sdkVersion') to ensure that OTA updates are only delivered to compatible native binary versions.

What are Expo Updates?

Expo Updates (OTA) allow you to push JavaScript and asset changes to your users instantly over the air, bypassing the lengthy app store review process for non-native changes.

Can I use this for silent background updates?

Yes, it includes specific code patterns for 'Silent Updates' where the app checks for and downloads updates in the background, applying them automatically on the next restart.

Expo OTA Updates

Name: Expo OTA Updates
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Mobile Development

Implements over-the-air (OTA) update strategies for Expo and React Native apps to deploy changes without app store reviews.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for integrating Expo Updates into React Native applications, allowing developers to deploy JavaScript and asset updates instantly. It covers everything from initial app.json configuration and EAS Update channel management to advanced implementation patterns like custom React hooks for update checking, silent background downloads, and user-facing update screens. By utilizing this skill, developers can ensure their users always have the latest bug fixes and features while maintaining strict control over runtime version compatibility.

Key Features

01Advanced runtime version management to prevent native compatibility issues

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03Implementation of custom hooks for checking, fetching, and applying updates

04Standardized patterns for UI components like Update Progress screens

05Support for both silent background updates and manual user-prompted flows

06Automated configuration for Expo Updates and EAS environment channels

Use Cases

01Implementing a custom in-app notification system to alert users when a new version is available

02Deploying urgent hotfixes to production users instantly without waiting for store approval

03Managing different update streams for development, preview, and production environments

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thebushidocollective/han expo-updates

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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