Use when implementing or debugging ANY network request, API call, or data fetching. Covers fetch API, React Query, SWR, error handling, caching, offline support, and Expo Router data loaders (useLoaderData).
SkillScore100Maintained
Automatic
◆Frontend / UI pack
Last verified 8/28/2026
What it changes
Passed 23 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 21 of 23 without it.
Without skill91%
With skill100%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
advises against installing axios
states Expo Router loaders are for web
recommends using standard fetch over third-party HTTP clients
2 fixed21 passed either way0 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+9 pp
Tokens
+150%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-2%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/28/2026v123 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
I'm setting up an Expo React Native application and need an HTTP client for backend REST API requests. Should I install axios or use something native to the Expo ecosystem?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
recommends using standard fetch over third-party HTTP clients
Missed
Passed
advises against installing axios
Missed
Passed
case-01 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/28/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md504 linessingle file
Expo Networking
You MUST use this skill for ANY networking work including API requests, data fetching, caching, or network debugging.
References
Consult these resources as needed:
references/
expo-router-loaders.md Route-level data loading with Expo Router loaders (web, SDK 55+)
When to Use
Use this skill when:
Implementing API requests
Setting up data fetching (React Query, SWR)
Using Expo Router data loaders (useLoaderData, web SDK 55+)