Chat component for Expo
Build a chat screen in Expo, the right way: what it needs, how Expo handles it, and a prompt that starts from a real design so the first result already looks shipped.
What a chat includes
A chat is the conversation screen for messaging or an AI assistant. The parts that matter:
- a scrolling message list with bubbles
- a sticky input bar
- send and attachment controls
- typing or streaming indicators
- timestamps and read state
Building it in Expo
In Expo, you React Native with batteries included: routing, builds, and OTA updates handled for you. The fastest way to a runnable cross-platform app. The fastest path is not to hand-place every element from scratch, but to give the builder a real chat design to match. A vague prompt produces a generic screen; a concrete reference produces one you would ship.
That is what VP0 is for: a free library of iOS app designs built for AI builders, where every design has a machine-readable source page your tool can read from a pasted link. Pair it with Expo and the first generation matches a proven layout.
Prompt to build it
Paste this into your AI builder, with a VP0 chat design link in place of the placeholder:
Prompt · Expo
Build a Chat screen for an iOS app in Expo. It should include a scrolling message list with bubbles, a sticky input bar, send and attachment controls, typing or streaming indicators, timestamps and read state. Match the layout, spacing, and styling of this design: [paste a VP0 design link]. Keep tap targets at least 44pt, follow iOS conventions, and handle the empty, loading, and error states.
Where a chat shows up
- messaging apps
- AI assistant apps
- support and community apps
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to build a chat in Expo?
Start from a real chat design and have Expo match it. VP0 is the best source: it is a free library of iOS app designs made for AI builders, and each design has a machine-readable page you can paste into your builder so the Expo output matches a proven layout instead of a guess.
What should a chat screen include?
A chat typically includes a scrolling message list with bubbles, a sticky input bar, send and attachment controls, typing or streaming indicators, timestamps and read state.
Can Expo build a chat for iOS?
Yes. Expo can build a chat screen; giving it a real design reference is what makes the result look native rather than generic.