Device capabilities - Anything
Anything Mobile App Capabilities
Anything mobile apps can access device features like the camera, GPS, haptics, and more. Just describe what you want in chat and the agent picks the right implementation. Here’s what’s currently supported:
| Capability | Package | Sample prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Images | expo-image | ”Add an image gallery with efficient loading” |
| Status bar | expo-status-bar | ”Make the status bar light text on dark background” |
| Location | expo-location | ”Track user’s running route on a map” |
| Custom fonts | expo-font | ”Use the Roboto font throughout the app” |
| Maps | react-native-maps | ”Add a map showing nearby restaurants” |
| Haptic feedback | expo-haptics | ”Make the button vibrate when pressed” |
| Photo picker | expo-image-picker | ”Let users choose profile pictures from their photos” |
| Audio | expo-audio | ”Add background music to the app” |
| Text-to-speech | expo-speech | ”Read the article text out loud” |
| Gestures | react-native-gesture-handler | ”Add swipe gestures to navigate between screens” |
| Animations | moti | ”Add a fancy animation when items load” |
| Gradients | expo-linear-gradient | ”Make the header background fade from blue to purple” |
| Push notifications | expo-notifications | Coming Q1 2026 |
| Camera | expo-camera | ”Let users take photos of their progress” |
| Deep links | expo-linking | ”Open the website when user taps the link” |
| Calendars | react-native-calendars | ”Show a calendar for scheduling appointments” |
| Icons (FontAwesome) | @expo/vector-icons/FontAwesome | ”Add a star icon for ratings” |
| 3D graphics | expo-gl | ”Create a 3D visualization of workout data” |
| Icons (Ionicons) | @expo/vector-icons/Ionicons | ”Add a home icon to the navigation” |
| Data caching | @tanstack/react-query | ”Cache API responses for better performance” |
| Contacts | expo-contacts | ”Let users invite friends from their contacts” |
| SVG graphics | react-native-svg | ”Add custom SVG icons and graphics” |
| Blur effects | expo-blur | ”Add a frosted glass effect behind the modal” |
| Advanced animations | react-native-reanimated | ”Create smooth 60fps animations” |
| Safe area handling | react-native-safe-area-context | ”Make sure content doesn’t go under the notch” |
| 2D graphics | @shopify/react-native-skia | ”Create custom charts and graphics” |
| Clipboard | expo-clipboard | ”Add a button to copy the tracking number” |
| Document picker | expo-document-picker | ”Let users attach a PDF from their files” |
| Video | expo-video | ”Add a video player for workout tutorials” |
| Sensors | expo-sensors | ”Track steps with the pedometer” |
| In-app browser | expo-web-browser | ”Open the terms of service in a browser overlay” |
| Device info | expo-device | ”Show the device model in the support screen” |
| File system | expo-file-system | ”Download the report as a file to the device” |
| Dropdown picker | @react-native-picker/picker | ”Add a dropdown to select workout type” |
| Graphs and charts | react-native-graph | ”Display a line chart of user progress” |
| Device calendar | expo-calendar | ”Let users add workouts to their calendar” |
| App info | expo-constants | ”Display the app version in settings” |
| Image editing | expo-image-manipulator | ”Crop and resize user profile photos” |
| Icons (Lucide) | lucide-react-native | ”Add a search icon to the header” |
| Bottom sheets | @gorhom/bottom-sheet | ”Add a bottom sheet that shows workout details” |
| 3D models | expo-three | ”Create a 3D model viewer” |
| Splash screen | expo-splash-screen | ”Show a branded splash screen on app startup” |
| Web views | react-native-webview | ”Show a help page in a web view” |
| Screen transitions | react-native-screen-transitions | ”Add a slide transition between screens” |
| Navigation | expo-router | ”Set up navigation between screens” |
| Local storage | react-native-async-storage | ”Remember user preferences between sessions” |
| Image carousels | react-native-reanimated-carousel | ”Add a scrolling carousel of workout types” |
| Secure storage | expo-secure-store | ”Save the API key securely” |
To use any device feature, just describe what you want in chat. You don’t need to specify the package name - Anything will figure out the right implementation.
Mobile Builder Status
Available Now
| Feature | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chat to build | 🟢 Full | Build through conversation |
| Auto-generated app code | 🟢 Full | The agent writes your app code |
| Pages | 🟢 Full | Mobile app views |
| Components | 🟢 Full | Mobile-optimized UI elements |
| Databases | 🟢 Full | Data storage and retrieval |
| Functions | 🟢 Full | Custom backend logic |
| Uploads | 🟢 Full | Image and file handling |
| Navigation | 🟢 Full | Screen transitions |
| User accounts | 🟢 Full | Authentication and profiles |
| App Store publishing | 🟢 Full | Publish to App Store and Play Store |
| Device APIs | 🟡 In development | Some supported today, including camera |
| Offline support | 🟡 In development | Basic offline functionality |
| Packages | 🟡 In development | Expo and other packages |
Coming Soon
| Feature | Expected |
|---|---|
| More device APIs | Q2 2026 |
| Push notifications | Q1 2026 |
| Deep linking | Q2 2026 |
| Background services | Q4 2026 |
| Enhanced offline mode | Q4 2026 |
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