react-native-styling
StyleSheet API, Flexbox, theming, and responsive design. Use when implementing React Native styles, theming, Flexbox layouts, or responsive design. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.ts, StyleSheet, style, theme, responsive, flexbox)
Best use case
react-native-styling is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
StyleSheet API, Flexbox, theming, and responsive design. Use when implementing React Native styles, theming, Flexbox layouts, or responsive design. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.ts, StyleSheet, style, theme, responsive, flexbox)
Teams using react-native-styling should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/react-native-styling/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How react-native-styling Compares
| Feature / Agent | react-native-styling | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
StyleSheet API, Flexbox, theming, and responsive design. Use when implementing React Native styles, theming, Flexbox layouts, or responsive design. (triggers: **/*.tsx, **/*.ts, StyleSheet, style, theme, responsive, flexbox)
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# React Native Styling
## **Priority: P1 (OPERATIONAL)**
## Implementation Guidelines
- **StyleSheet.create**: Always use over inline objects (optimized, validated).
- **Flexbox**: Default layout. No CSS Grid.
- **Responsive**: Use `Dimensions`, `useWindowDimensions`, or percentage widths.
- **Theming**: Centralize colors, fonts in `theme/` folder.
- **Platform Styles**: Use `Platform.select` for conditional styles.
- **Dark Mode**: Use React Context + `useColorScheme()`.
## Responsive Design
```tsx
const { width } = useWindowDimensions();
const isSmall = width < 375;
```
## Anti-Patterns
- **No Inline Styles**: Use `StyleSheet.create`.
- **No Magic Numbers**: Use theme constants.
- **No Absolute Positioning**: Avoid unless necessary.
- **No Fixed Widths**: Use flex or percentages.
## References
See [references/theming.md](references/theming.md) for StyleSheet examples, Design Tokens, Theme Systems, Responsive Scaling, and Shadow Helpers.Related Skills
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