Can I use this skill to test on physical devices?

Yes, it includes commands to find your local IP and generate the correct Expo URL for testing via Expo Go or native development builds.

How do I keep the Expo server running after closing my terminal?

The skill includes a 'Persistent Start' command using nohup that redirects logs and keeps the Metro bundler active in the background.

What tech stack does the Sphere mobile app use?

Sphere is built with React Native 0.79.5, Expo 53, NativeWind (Tailwind CSS), Zustand for state, and Supabase for the backend.

Which AI providers are supported by this skill?

It provides configurations for Claude Opus, Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Vercel AI Gateway.

Sphere Mobile App Development

Name: Sphere Mobile App Development
Author: mshuffett

bymshuffett

Mobile Development

Streamlines the development, testing, and management of the Sphere React Native AI chat application.

About

This skill provides a specialized environment for developers working on the Sphere mobile app, a high-performance AI chat client built with React Native and Expo. It centralizes critical workflows including persistent Metro bundler management, multi-provider AI configuration (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI), and real-time resource monitoring. By providing standardized commands for network discovery and environment setup, it ensures a seamless experience when transitioning between local development and physical device testing.

Key Features

Standardized workflows for SSE streaming and Supabase backends
Multi-provider AI model integration and environment configuration
Automated network URL generation for Expo Go and dev builds
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Persistent Expo server management with session survival
Real-time resource usage monitoring for Metro and Tailwind workers

Use Cases

Testing server-sent events (SSE) and streaming responses across multiple LLM providers
Managing complex React Native development environments with consistent terminal commands
Building and debugging cross-platform AI chat interfaces on iOS and Android

About

Key Features

Standardized workflows for SSE streaming and Supabase backends
Multi-provider AI model integration and environment configuration
Automated network URL generation for Expo Go and dev builds
0 GitHub stars
Persistent Expo server management with session survival
Real-time resource usage monitoring for Metro and Tailwind workers

Use Cases

Testing server-sent events (SSE) and streaming responses across multiple LLM providers
Managing complex React Native development environments with consistent terminal commands
Building and debugging cross-platform AI chat interfaces on iOS and Android