/ota - OTA Update Deployment

Run EAS Update to deploy JavaScript/UI changes without native rebuild (OTA = Over-The-Air).

Execution Requirements

IMPORTANT: Execute npx commands from the app root directory (APPNAME directory, not the .git root).

Command

cd APPNAME  # Move to app directory from project root
npx eas update --branch dev --message "OTA update from Claude Code" --non-interactive

Use This For

JavaScript-only changes that don't require native rebuild:

• •UI components, styling
• •Screen layouts, navigation
• •Business logic (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• •API calls, text/strings
• •Pure JS dependencies

When NOT to Use

For native changes, use /dist-dev-client instead:

• •Intent handlers / deep links
• •Permissions
• •Native modules
• •Package name changes
• •App icon or splash screen
• •Build configuration (app.json affecting native)

Instructions for Claude

When this skill is invoked:

1. •Verify current directory: Ensure you're in the app root (APPNAME directory)
2. •Run EAS Update:
   bash

   cd APPNAME
   npx eas update --branch dev --message "OTA update from Claude Code" --non-interactive
   

3. •Inform the user: Explain that the update was deployed and users need to restart the app to see changes
4. •Verify success: Check command output for successful deployment confirmation

Success Indicators

• •"Published" message in output
• •Update ID shown
• •No error messages

Common Issues

• •Not in app directory: Remind user that command must be run from APPNAME directory
• •Not logged in: Run eas login first
• •No EAS project: Run eas init first