ota

name: ota description: Deploy JavaScript/UI changes via EAS Update without native rebuild (OTA = Over-The-Air). Use for UI components, styling, screen layouts, navigation, business logic, API calls, text/strings, or pure JS dependencies. Use when the user mentions "ota", "EAS Update", "OTA deploy", "JS update", "UI update", or wants to deploy code changes without rebuilding. user-invocable: true

/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:

   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