Skill: docs

On load: Read ../../.claude-plugin/plugin.json from this skill's base directory. Display docs v{version} before proceeding.

Search the official React Native documentation to answer questions accurately.

Docs Location

All documentation lives at:

${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/../../refs/react-native-docs/

Workflow

1. Read ${CLAUDESKILLDIR}/references/manifest.md to find relevant files by title
2. Grep the docs directory for specific terms if the manifest isn't enough
3. Read the matched files to extract the answer
4. Cite the filename when referencing documentation

Search Strategy

File Structure

• Docs are Docusaurus markdown with YAML frontmatter (id, title, description)
• Most files are self-contained API reference pages (~200 lines)
• Subdirectories: the-new-architecture/, releases/, legacy/
• Files starting with _ are partials (imported by other docs)

Tips

• Component docs include props tables — grep for prop names directly
• API docs (e.g., animated.md, layoutanimation.md) cover usage patterns and method signatures
• The the-new-architecture/ subdirectory covers Turbo Modules, Fabric, and the new renderer
• Files with ❌ in the title are deprecated APIs