Valdi Framework Development Skill

Specialized guidance for developing cross-platform applications with Valdi, Snapchat's native UI framework that compiles TypeScript/TSX to native iOS, Android, and macOS views.

Overview

Valdi is NOT a WebView-based framework. It compiles TypeScript components directly into native platform code, delivering native performance without JavaScript bridges. The framework has been used in Snap's production apps for over 8 years.

When to Use This Skill

Invoke this skill when:

• Working on any Valdi framework project
• Creating new Valdi components or modules
• Configuring Bazel build files for Valdi
• Implementing native bindings (CppModule, NativeModule)
• Debugging cross-platform rendering issues
• Setting up Valdi development environment
• Understanding Valdi's TSX element system