AI raises the floor. Expo raises the ceiling.
Claude, Codex, and Cursor write the code. Expo gives them builds, Expo Simulators, submission, updates, and monitoring. Your team approves what ships.
The agentic mobile development loop
Develop, test, validate, deploy, and monitor apps with Expo's agentic mobile infrastructure.
Expo MCP
Give your agent real hands in your project: start builds, run workflows, check submissions, and reply to store reviews. A Verified connector in the Anthropic MCP Directory, working from Claude, Codex, Cursor, and VS Code. Even from your phone. Works on the Free plan. Some capabilities need a paid plan.
Expo Simulators
Spin up secure cloud simulators on demand. Your agent installs a build, drives it, verifies its own work, and posts a session recording as proof on the PR. Run as many in parallel as you need. Expo Simulators are in beta for existing Expo customers.
Expo Skills for building mobile apps with agents
Expo Skills are built and maintained by engineers at Expo. They are designed to help builders develop beautiful, modern, production-grade mobile applications.
Learn moreexpo-native-ui
Native UI patterns, Apple HIG styling, semantic colors, SF Symbols, animations, and visual effects.
Learn moreexpo-data-fetching
Network requests, React Query, SWR, caching strategies, error handling, and offline support.
Learn moreeas-hosting
Server-side API routes with Expo Router and Expo Hosting: CRUD, auth, CORS, and databases.
Learn moreexpo-dev-client
Custom development builds for testing native code on physical devices with Expo Build.
Learn moreexpo-tailwind-setup
Configure Tailwind CSS v4 with NativeWind v5 for styling React Native with utility classes.
Learn moreexpo-dom
Run web-only libraries natively via DOM components. Use recharts, syntax highlighters, and more.
Learn moreeas-workflows
Expo Workflows YAML files, build pipelines, and deployment automation for CI/CD.
Learn moreeas-app-stores
Expo Build, App Store, Play Store, TestFlight, and store submission workflows.
Learn moreexpo-upgrade
Step-by-step SDK upgrades, deprecated package replacement, and cache clearing.
Learn moreeas-simulator
Run and control Expo apps on remote iOS and Android simulators hosted in Expo's cloud.
Learn moreExpo Design Systems
This skill provides guidelines for building, maintaining, and extending a consistent design system inside an Expo app using reusable design tokens and structured component conventions. It helps developers enforce uniform styling, prevent design drift, and integrate effectively with libraries like NativeWind, Tamagui, or Unistyles.
How to build real mobile apps with AI in 2026
There are 3 essential tools for building and shipping mobile apps to production with AI: Skills, MCP, and Planning. This video will get you started with a strong foundation.
For AI app builders
Launch
Expo Launch gets your users' apps to stores in minutes. No config or prior knowledge needed.