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Upgrading React Native

Name: Upgrading React Native: AI Agent Skill
Rating: 6 (1 reviews)
Author: callstackincubator

SKILL + PLUGINClaude Code PluginsIntermediate

React Native upgrade workflow covering updated templates, dependencies, and common pitfalls. Use when migrating a React Native app to a newer release.

by @callstackincubator0Updated 1 weeks ago

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Well-organized upgrade workflow with clear problem mapping and modular reference structure

+Provides clear router pattern mapping problems to specific reference docs
+Covers full upgrade surface: templates, dependencies, Expo SDK, and verification
+Includes monorepo/single-repo scoping for command targeting
-References external files not visible, making actionable instructions unclear
-Shell execution permission not justified by visible router-only content

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1---
2name: upgrading-react-native
3description: React Native upgrade workflow covering updated templates, dependencies, and common pitfalls. Use when migrating a React Native app to a newer release.
4license: MIT
5metadata:
6  author: Callstack
7  tags: react-native, upgrade, upgrade-helper, npm, changelog, cocoapods, ios, android
8---
9 
10# Upgrading React Native
11 
12## Overview
13 
14Covers the full React Native upgrade workflow: template diffs via Upgrade Helper, dependency updates, Expo SDK steps, and common pitfalls.
15 
16## When to Apply
17 
18Reference these guidelines when:
19- Moving a React Native app to a newer version
20- Reconciling native config changes from Upgrade Helper
21- Validating release notes for breaking changes
22 
23## Quick Reference
24 
25| File | Description |
26|------|-------------|
27| [upgrading-react-native.md][upgrading-react-native] | Router: choose the right upgrade path |
28| [upgrade-helper-core.md][upgrade-helper-core] | Core Upgrade Helper workflow and reliability gates |
29| [upgrading-dependencies.md][upgrading-dependencies] | Dependency compatibility checks and migration planning |
30| [react.md][react] | React and React 19 upgrade alignment rules |
31| [expo-sdk-upgrade.md][expo-sdk-upgrade] | Expo SDK-specific upgrade layer (conditional) |
32| [upgrade-verification.md][upgrade-verification] | Manual post-upgrade verification checklist |
33| [monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md][monorepo-singlerepo-targeting] | Monorepo and single-repo app targeting and command scoping |
34 
35## Problem → Skill Mapping
36 
37| Problem | Start With |
38|---------|------------|
39| Need to upgrade React Native | [upgrade-helper-core.md][upgrade-helper-core] |
40| Need dependency risk triage and migration options | [upgrading-dependencies.md][upgrading-dependencies] |
41| Need React/React 19 package alignment | [react.md][react] |
42| Need workflow routing first | [upgrading-react-native.md][upgrading-react-native] |
43| Need Expo SDK-specific steps | [expo-sdk-upgrade.md][expo-sdk-upgrade] |
44| Need manual regression validation | [upgrade-verification.md][upgrade-verification] |
45| Need repo/app command scoping | [monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md][monorepo-singlerepo-targeting] |
46 
47[upgrading-react-native]: references/upgrading-react-native.md
48[upgrade-helper-core]: references/upgrade-helper-core.md
49[upgrading-dependencies]: references/upgrading-dependencies.md
50[react]: references/react.md
51[expo-sdk-upgrade]: references/expo-sdk-upgrade.md
52[upgrade-verification]: references/upgrade-verification.md
53[monorepo-singlerepo-targeting]: references/monorepo-singlerepo-targeting.md
54

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