React Native AI Skills

React Native AI Skills

Overview

Example workflow for integrating on-device AI in React Native apps using the @react-native-ai ecosystem. Available provider tracks (can be combined):

• Apple – Apple Intelligence (iOS 26+)
• Llama – GGUF models via llama.rn
• MLC – MLC-LLM models
• NCNN – Low-level NCNN inference wrapper (vision, custom models)

Path Selection Gate (Must Run First)

Before selecting any reference file, classify the user request:

1. Select Apple:
   • if you intend to build with: apple, Apple Intelligence, Apple Foundation Models
   • if you want features: transcription, speech synthesis, embeddings on Apple devices
   • optionally with capabilities: tool calling
2. Select Llama:
   • if you intend to use the following technologies: llama, GGUF, llama.rn, HuggingFace, SmolLM
   • if you want to perform the following operations: embedding model, rerank, speech model
3. Select MLC:
   • if you intend to use a library that allows for custom models and involves build-time model optimizations
4. Select NCNN:
   • if you need to use run low-level inference on bare metal tensors
   • if you intend to run inference of custom models such as convolutional networks, multi-layer perceptrons, low-level inference, etc.
   • DO NOT select NCNN if the prompt mentions LLMs only, this use case is better solved by other providers

Skill Format

Each reference file follows a strict execution format:

• Quick Command
• When to Use
• Prerequisites
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Common Pitfalls
• Related Skills

Use the checklists exactly as written before moving to the next phase.

When to Apply

Reference this package when:

• Integrating on-device AI in React Native apps
• Installing and configuring @react-native-ai providers
• Managing model downloads (llama, mlc)
• Wiring providers with Vercel AI SDK (generateText, streamText)
• Implementing SetupAdapter pattern for multi-provider apps
• Debugging native module or Expo plugin issues

Priority-Ordered Guidelines

Quick Reference

npm install

# Provider-specific install
npm add @react-native-ai/apple
npm add @react-native-ai/llama llama.rn
npm add @react-native-ai/mlc
npm add @react-native-ai/ncnn-wrapper

Route by path:

• Apple: apple-provider
• Llama: llama-provider
• MLC: mlc-provider
• NCNN: ncnn-provider

References

Problem → Skill Mapping