Instrument Product Analytics
PostHogOfficialCreated by PostHog
- Skill
- Tool integration
- Data and AI
- MIT
- Low risk
AutoGineer summary
Written by AutoGineer from the skill’s own files, not by the author
This skill provides a structured, multi-step workflow to integrate PostHog product analytics into a wide variety of software projects. It guides the user through detecting the project's framework, installing the appropriate SDK, initializing the service, and strategically placing event capture calls. The skill emphasizes non-intrusive implementation, requiring that new analytics code be added alongside existing logic without altering the project's fundamental architecture. It also covers user identification, error tracking, and secure environment variable management.
What it does
- Detects the project's framework and language to determine the correct PostHog SDK.
- Handles initial SDK installation and initialization based on framework-specific patterns.
- Identifies key user actions and business-critical events for tracking.
- Implements event capture calls and user identification logic.
- Configures environment variables securely for API tokens and host URLs.
- Verifies the integration and performs targeted linting on modified files.
When to use it
- After implementing new features that require tracking for product analytics.
- When reviewing pull requests to ensure meaningful user behaviors are captured.
- During the initial setup of a new project that needs product analytics.
- When migrating or adding analytics to an existing application.
Advantages
- Supports a broad range of frontend, backend, and mobile frameworks.
- Ensures consistent event naming and property usage across the codebase.
- Prioritizes non-breaking changes and minimal impact on existing code structure.
- Automates the complex setup of environment variables and SDK initialization.
Usage examples
- “Add PostHog analytics to my Next.js project.”
- The agent will analyze the project structure, install the PostHog SDK, initialize it in the appropriate client/server files, and prompt you to identify key events to track.
- “I need to track user signups and errors in my Django backend.”
- The agent will locate your authentication logic, add identify calls, implement exception capture, and ensure the PostHog project tokens are managed via environment variables.
Install
Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/posthog/instrument-product-analytics/downloadUnzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:
mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip instrument-product-analytics.zip -d .agents/skills
Documentation by PostHog
Add PostHog product analytics events
Use this skill to add product analytics events (capture calls) that track meaningful user actions in new or changed code. Use it after implementing features or reviewing PRs to ensure key user behaviors are captured. If PostHog is not yet installed, this skill also covers initial SDK setup. Supports any framework or language.
Supported frameworks and languages: Next.js, React Router, Nuxt, Vue, TanStack Start, SvelteKit, Astro, Angular, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Laravel, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Go, Elixir, Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, Expo, and more.
Instructions
Follow these steps IN ORDER:
STEP 1: Analyze the codebase and detect the platform.
Look for dependency files (package.json, pubspec.yaml, Podfile, Package.swift, requirements.txt, Gemfile, composer.json, go.mod, mix.exs, etc.) to determine the framework and language.
Look for lockfiles (pnpm-lock.yaml, package-lock.json, yarn.lock, bun.lockb, go.sum, pubspec.lock, Podfile.lock, Package.resolved, mix.lock) to determine the package manager.
Check for existing PostHog setup. If PostHog is already installed and initialized, skip to STEP 5.
STEP 2: Research integration. (Skip if PostHog is already set up.) 2.1. Find the reference file below that matches the detected framework — it is the source of truth for SDK initialization, provider setup, and event capture patterns. Read it now. 2.2. If no reference matches, fall back to your general knowledge and web search. Use posthog.com/docs as the primary search source.
STEP 3: Install the PostHog SDK. (Skip if PostHog is already set up.)
Add the PostHog SDK package for the detected platform. Do not manually edit package.json — use the package manager's install command.
STEP 4: Initialize PostHog. (Skip if PostHog is already set up.)
Follow the framework reference for where and how to initialize. This varies significantly by framework (e.g., instrumentation-client.ts for Next.js 15.3+, AppConfig.ready() for Django, create_app() for Flask).
STEP 5: Plan event tracking.
From the project's file list, select between 10 and 15 files that might have interesting business value for event tracking, especially conversion and churn events.
Also look for files related to login that could be used for identifying users, along with error handling.
Find any existing
posthog.capture()code. Make note of event name formatting. Don't duplicate existing events; supplement them.Track actions only, not pageviews (those can be captured automatically). Exceptions can be made for "viewed"-type events at the top of a conversion funnel.
Server-side events are REQUIRED if the project includes any instrumentable server-side code (API routes, server actions, webhook handlers, payment/checkout completion, authentication endpoints).
STEP 6: Implement event capture.
For each planned event, add
posthog.capture()calls with useful properties.If a file already has existing integration code for other tools or services, don't overwrite or remove that code. Place PostHog code below it.
Do not alter the fundamental architecture of existing files. Make additions minimal and targeted.
You must read a file immediately before attempting to write it.
STEP 7: Identify users.
Add PostHog
identify()calls on the client side during login and signup events. Use the contents of login and signup forms to identify users on submit.If both frontend and backend exist, pass the client-side session and distinct ID using
X-POSTHOG-DISTINCT-IDandX-POSTHOG-SESSION-IDheaders to the server-side code. On the server side, make sure events have a matching distinct ID.
STEP 8: Add error tracking.
Add PostHog exception capture error tracking to relevant files, particularly around critical user flows and API boundaries.
STEP 9: Set up environment variables.
Check if the project already has PostHog environment variables configured (e.g. in
.env,.env.local, or framework-specific env files). If valid values already exist, skip this step.If the PostHog project token is missing, use the PostHog MCP server's
projects-gettool to retrieve the project'sapi_token. If multiple projects are returned, ask the user which project to use. If the MCP server is not connected or not authenticated, ask the user for their PostHog project token instead.For the PostHog host URL: check the
projects-getMCP response for aregionfield —USmaps tohttps://us.i.posthog.com,EUmaps tohttps://eu.i.posthog.com. If the region is not available from the MCP response or from existing project configuration, ask the user: "Are you on PostHog US Cloud or EU Cloud?" Do not assume US Cloud.Write these values to the appropriate env file using the framework's naming convention.
Reference these environment variables in code instead of hardcoding them.
STEP 10: Verify and clean up.
Check the project for errors. Look for type checking or build scripts in package.json.
Ensure any components created were actually used.
Run any linter or prettier-like scripts found in the package.json, but ONLY on the files you have edited or created during this session. Never run formatting or linting across the entire project's codebase.
Reference files
references/EXAMPLE-next-app-router.md- next-app-router example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-next-pages-router.md- next-pages-router example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-6.md- react-react-router-6 example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-framework.md- react-react-router-7-framework example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-data.md- react-react-router-7-data example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-declarative.md- react-react-router-7-declarative example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-nuxt-3-6.md- nuxt-3-6 example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-nuxt-4.md- nuxt-4 example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-vue-3.md- vue-3 example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-tanstack-router-file-based.md- react-tanstack-router-file-based example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-tanstack-router-code-based.md- react-tanstack-router-code-based example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-tanstack-start.md- tanstack-start example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-sveltekit.md- sveltekit example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-astro-static.md- astro-static example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-astro-view-transitions.md- astro-view-transitions example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-astro-ssr.md- astro-ssr example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-astro-hybrid.md- astro-hybrid example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-angular.md- angular example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-django.md- django example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-flask.md- flask example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-fastapi.md- fastapi example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-python.md- python example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-laravel.md- laravel example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-php.md- php example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-ruby-on-rails.md- ruby-on-rails example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-ruby.md- ruby example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-android.md- android example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-swift.md- swift example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-react-native.md- react-native example project codereferences/EXAMPLE-expo.md- expo example project codereferences/next-js.md- Next.jsreferences/react-router-v6.md- React router v6references/react-router-v7-framework-mode.md- React router v7 framework mode (remix v3)references/react-router-v7-data-mode.md- React router v7 data modereferences/react-router-v7-declarative-mode.md- React router v7 declarative modereferences/nuxt-js-3-6.md- Nuxt.js (v3.0 to v3.6)references/nuxt-js.md- Nuxt.jsreferences/vue-js.md- Vue.jsreferences/tanstack-start.md- Tanstack startreferences/svelte.md- Sveltereferences/astro.md- Astroreferences/angular.md- Angularreferences/django.md- Djangoreferences/flask.md- Flaskreferences/python.md- Pythonreferences/posthog-python.md- PostHog python SDKreferences/dotnet.md- .netreferences/elixir.md- Elixirreferences/go.md- Goreferences/laravel.md- Laravelreferences/php.md- Phpreferences/ruby-on-rails.md- Ruby on railsreferences/ruby.md- Rubyreferences/android.md- Androidreferences/ios.md- Iosreferences/usage.md- Ios SDK usagereferences/configuration.md- Ios SDK configurationreferences/flutter.md- Flutterreferences/react-native.md- React nativereferences/identify-users.md- Identify usersreferences/COMMANDMENTS.md- Framework-specific rules the integration must follow
Each framework reference contains SDK-specific installation, initialization, and usage patterns. Find the one matching the user's stack.
Key principles
Environment variables: Always use environment variables for PostHog keys. Never hardcode them.
Minimal changes: Add PostHog code alongside existing integrations. Don't replace or restructure existing code.
Match the docs: Follow the framework reference's initialization and capture patterns exactly.
Files
- ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer970 B
- LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer1.0 KiB
- SKILL.md9.6 KiB
- references/COMMANDMENTS.md1.5 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-android.md49.8 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-angular.md23.1 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-astro-hybrid.md27.5 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-astro-ssr.md27.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-astro-static.md19.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-astro-view-transitions.md23.3 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-django.md30.7 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-expo.md35.1 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-fastapi.md40.9 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-flask.md32.4 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-laravel.md59.3 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-next-app-router.md17.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-next-pages-router.md19.1 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-nuxt-3-6.md22.3 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-nuxt-4.md28.9 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-php.md13.0 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-python.md11.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-native.md46.0 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-6.md13.5 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-data.md20.1 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-declarative.md15.0 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-react-router-7-framework.md32.5 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-tanstack-router-code-based.md19.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-react-tanstack-router-file-based.md18.3 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-ruby-on-rails.md38.0 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-ruby.md10.0 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-sveltekit.md18.6 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-swift.md18.8 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-tanstack-start.md29.9 KiB
- references/EXAMPLE-vue-3.md17.9 KiB
- references/android.md33.3 KiB
- references/angular.md16.5 KiB
- references/astro.md15.8 KiB
- references/configuration.md17.2 KiB
- references/django.md14.9 KiB
- references/dotnet.md25.8 KiB
- references/elixir.md17.6 KiB
- references/flask.md8.1 KiB
- references/flutter.md42.8 KiB
- references/go.md20.1 KiB
- references/identify-users.md12.2 KiB
- references/ios.md8.0 KiB
- references/laravel.md13.1 KiB
- references/next-js.md18.3 KiB
- references/nuxt-js-3-6.md11.4 KiB
- references/nuxt-js.md15.1 KiB
- references/php.md23.7 KiB
- references/posthog-python.md69.3 KiB
- references/python.md52.2 KiB
- references/react-native.md59.9 KiB
- references/react-router-v6.md13.6 KiB
- references/react-router-v7-data-mode.md13.5 KiB
- references/react-router-v7-declarative-mode.md13.7 KiB
- references/react-router-v7-framework-mode.md20.2 KiB
- references/ruby-on-rails.md19.7 KiB
- references/ruby.md25.5 KiB
- references/svelte.md14.6 KiB
- references/tanstack-start.md12.8 KiB
- references/usage.md29.2 KiB
- references/vue-js.md13.4 KiB
references/EXAMPLE-expo.md
PostHog expo Example Project
Repository: https://github.com/PostHog/context-mill Path: example-apps/expo
README.md
Burrito Consideration App (Expo)
A React Native Expo app demonstrating PostHog product analytics integration with modern React Native best practices.
Features
Product Analytics: Full PostHog integration with event tracking
Autocapture: Touch events and screen tracking
Error Tracking: Manual exception capture with
captureExceptionUser Authentication: Demo login with PostHog user identification
Session Persistence: AsyncStorage for session management
Modern React: React 19 with React Compiler for automatic memoization
File-based Routing: Expo Router for navigation
New Architecture: Enabled by default for better performance
Project Structure
example-apps/expo/
├── app/ # Expo Router screens (file-based routing)
│ ├── _layout.tsx # Root layout with PostHogProvider + AuthProvider
│ ├── index.tsx # Home screen (login/welcome)
│ ├── burrito.tsx # Burrito consideration screen
│ └── profile.tsx # User profile screen
├── src/
│ ├── config/
│ │ └── posthog.ts # PostHog client configuration
│ ├── contexts/
│ │ └── AuthContext.tsx # Authentication context with PostHog
│ ├── services/
│ │ └── storage.ts # AsyncStorage wrapper
│ └── styles/
│ └── theme.ts # Shared style constants
├── app.json # Expo configuration
├── babel.config.js # Babel config with React Compiler
├── eslint.config.js # ESLint flat config
├── package.json # Dependencies
├── tsconfig.json # TypeScript strict configuration
└── .env.example # Environment variables templateGetting Started
Prerequisites
Node.js 18+
iOS: Xcode (for iOS Simulator)
Android: Android Studio with emulator
For Android builds: Set environment variables (required):
Add to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc:
# Java from Android Studio (required for Gradle)
export JAVA_HOME="<path-to-android-studio-jdk>"
# Android SDK location
export ANDROID_HOME="$HOME/Library/Android/sdk"Examples:
export JAVA_HOME="/Applications/Android Studio.app/Contents/jbr/Contents/Home"export ANDROID_HOME="$HOME/Library/Android/sdk"
Then run source ~/.zshrc to apply.
Installation
Install dependencies:
cd example-apps/expo npm installConfigure PostHog (optional):
cp .env.example .env # Edit .env with your PostHog project tokenStart the development server:
npx expo start
Running the App
# Start development server
npx expo start
# Run on iOS Simulator
npx expo run:ios
# Run on Android Emulator
npx expo run:androidPostHog Integration
Configuration
PostHog is configured in src/config/posthog.ts using environment variables from app.json:
import Constants from 'expo-constants'
const projectToken = Constants.expoConfig?.extra?.posthogProjectTokenEvent Tracking
Events are captured with properties:
posthog.capture('burrito_considered', {
total_considerations: count,
username: user.username,
})User Identification
Users are identified on login:
posthog.identify(username, {
$set: { username },
$set_once: { first_login_date: new Date().toISOString() },
})Screen Tracking
Manual screen tracking with Expo Router:
useEffect(() => {
posthog.screen(pathname, {
previous_screen: previousPathname.current,
})
}, [pathname])Error Tracking
Manual exception capture:
posthog.captureException(error)Modern React Features
React Compiler
Automatic memoization is enabled via babel-plugin-react-compiler. No need for manual useMemo, useCallback, or React.memo.
React 19 use API
The useAuth hook uses the new use API for context:
export function useAuth() {
const context = use(AuthContext)
if (context === undefined) {
throw new Error('useAuth must be used within an AuthProvider')
}
return context
}New Architecture
Enabled in app.json for better performance:
{
"expo": {
"newArchEnabled": true
}
}Building for Production
Use EAS Build for production builds:
# Install EAS CLI
npm install -g eas-cli
# Configure EAS
eas build:configure
# Build for iOS
eas build --platform ios
# Build for Android
eas build --platform androidPerformance Debugging
Press
Jin Expo CLI to open Chrome DevToolsGo to: Profiler > [Gear icon] > "Highlight updates when components render"
Interact with your app to see which components re-render
Tech Stack
Expo SDK 54 - Managed workflow
React 19 - Latest React with Compiler support
React Native 0.81 - Latest stable
Expo Router 6 - File-based navigation
PostHog - Product analytics
TypeScript - Strict mode enabled
React Native Reanimated - Smooth animations
React Native Gesture Handler - Native gestures
License
MIT
.env.example
POSTHOG_PROJECT_TOKEN=phc_your_project_token_here
POSTHOG_HOST=https://us.i.posthog.com
.npmrc
legacy-peer-deps=true
min-release-age=7
app.config.js
export default {
expo: {
name: 'BurritoApp',
slug: 'burrito-app',
version: '1.0.0',
orientation: 'portrait',
icon: './assets/icon.png',
userInterfaceStyle: 'light',
newArchEnabled: true,
experiments: {
reactCompiler: true,
},
splash: {
image: './assets/splash-icon.png',
resizeMode: 'contain',
backgroundColor: '#333333',
},
ios: {
supportsTablet: true,
bundleIdentifier: 'com.posthog.burritoapp',
},
android: {
adaptiveIcon: {
foregroundImage: './assets/adaptive-icon.png',
backgroundColor: '#333333',
},
package: 'com.posthog.burritoapp',
edgeToEdgeEnabled: true,
},
web: {
favicon: './assets/favicon.png',
},
scheme: 'burritoapp',
extra: {
posthogProjectToken: process.env.POSTHOG_PROJECT_TOKEN,
posthogHost: process.env.POSTHOG_HOST || 'https://us.i.posthog.com',
},
plugins: ['expo-router', 'expo-localization'],
},
}
app/_layout.tsx
import { Stack, usePathname, useGlobalSearchParams } from 'expo-router'
import { useEffect, useRef } from 'react'
import { StatusBar } from 'expo-status-bar'
import { PostHogProvider } from 'posthog-react-native'
import { SafeAreaProvider } from 'react-native-safe-area-context'
import { GestureHandlerRootView } from 'react-native-gesture-handler'
import { AuthProvider } from '../src/contexts/AuthContext'
import { posthog } from '../src/config/posthog'
import { colors } from '../src/styles/theme'
export default function RootLayout() {
const pathname = usePathname()
const params = useGlobalSearchParams()
const previousPathname = useRef<string | undefined>(undefined)
// Manual screen tracking for Expo Router
// @see https://docs.expo.dev/router/reference/screen-tracking/
// React Compiler will auto-optimize this effect
useEffect(() => {
if (previousPathname.current !== pathname) {
posthog.screen(pathname, {
previous_screen: previousPathname.current ?? null,
// Include route params for analytics (filter sensitive data if needed)
...params,
})
previousPathname.current = pathname
}
}, [pathname, params])
return (
<GestureHandlerRootView style={{ flex: 1 }}>
<SafeAreaProvider>
<StatusBar style="light" backgroundColor={colors.headerBackground} />
<PostHogProvider
client={posthog}
autocapture={{
captureScreens: false, // Manual tracking with Expo Router
captureTouches: true,
propsToCapture: ['testID'],
maxElementsCaptured: 20,
}}
>
<AuthProvider>
<Stack
screenOptions={{
headerStyle: { backgroundColor: colors.headerBackground },
headerTintColor: colors.headerText,
headerTitleStyle: { fontWeight: 'bold' },
animation: 'slide_from_right',
}}
>
<Stack.Screen name="index" options={{ title: 'Burrito App' }} />
<Stack.Screen name="burrito" options={{ title: 'Burrito Consideration' }} />
<Stack.Screen name="profile" options={{ title: 'Profile' }} />
</Stack>
</AuthProvider>
</PostHogProvider>
</SafeAreaProvider>
</GestureHandlerRootView>
)
}
app/burrito.tsx
import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
import { View, Text, TouchableOpacity, StyleSheet } from 'react-native'
import { useRouter } from 'expo-router'
import { usePostHog } from 'posthog-react-native'
import { useAuth } from '../src/contexts/AuthContext'
import { colors, spacing, typography, borderRadius, shadows } from '../src/styles/theme'
/**
* Burrito Consideration Screen
*
* Demonstrates PostHog event tracking with custom properties.
* Each time the user considers a burrito, an event is captured.
*
* @see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#capturing-events
*/
export default function BurritoScreen() {
const { user, incrementBurritoConsiderations } = useAuth()
const router = useRouter()
const posthog = usePostHog()
const [hasConsidered, setHasConsidered] = useState(false)
// Redirect to home if not logged in
useEffect(() => {
if (!user) {
router.replace('/')
}
}, [user, router])
if (!user) {
return null
}
const handleConsideration = async () => {
const newCount = user.burritoConsiderations + 1
// Update state first for immediate feedback
await incrementBurritoConsiderations()
setHasConsidered(true)
// Hide success message after 2 seconds
setTimeout(() => setHasConsidered(false), 2000)
// Capture custom event in PostHog with properties
// We recommend using a [object] [verb] format for event names
// @see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#capturing-events
posthog.capture('burrito_considered', {
total_considerations: newCount,
username: user.username,
})
}
return (
<View style={styles.container}>
<View style={styles.card}>
<Text style={styles.title}>Burrito Consideration Zone</Text>
<Text style={styles.text}>
Take a moment to truly consider the potential of burritos.
</Text>
{/*
testID is captured by PostHog autocapture for touch events
This helps identify the button in analytics
@see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#autocapture
*/}
<TouchableOpacity
style={styles.burritoButton}
onPress={handleConsideration}
activeOpacity={0.8}
testID="consider-burrito-button"
>
<Text style={styles.burritoButtonText}>Consider Burrito</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
{hasConsidered && (
<View style={styles.successContainer}>
<Text style={styles.success}>Thank you for your consideration!</Text>
<Text style={styles.successCount}>Count: {user.burritoConsiderations}</Text>
</View>
)}
<View style={styles.stats}>
<Text style={styles.statsTitle}>Consideration Stats</Text>
<Text style={styles.statsText}>Total considerations: {user.burritoConsiderations}</Text>
</View>
</View>
</View>
)
}
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
container: {
flex: 1,
backgroundColor: colors.background,
padding: spacing.md,
},
card: {
backgroundColor: colors.cardBackground,
borderRadius: borderRadius.md,
padding: spacing.lg,
...shadows.md,
},
title: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.xl,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.sm,
},
text: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.lg,
lineHeight: 24,
},
burritoButton: {
backgroundColor: colors.burrito,
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
padding: spacing.lg,
alignItems: 'center',
marginVertical: spacing.md,
...shadows.sm,
},
burritoButtonText: {
color: colors.white,
fontSize: typography.sizes.lg,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
},
successContainer: {
alignItems: 'center',
marginVertical: spacing.sm,
},
success: {
color: colors.success,
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
fontWeight: typography.weights.medium,
},
successCount: {
color: colors.success,
fontSize: typography.sizes.lg,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
marginTop: spacing.xs,
},
stats: {
backgroundColor: colors.statsBackground,
padding: spacing.md,
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
marginTop: spacing.lg,
},
statsTitle: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.lg,
fontWeight: typography.weights.semibold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.xs,
},
statsText: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
},
})
app/index.tsx
import { useState } from 'react'
import {
View,
Text,
TextInput,
TouchableOpacity,
StyleSheet,
ScrollView,
KeyboardAvoidingView,
Platform,
} from 'react-native'
import { useRouter } from 'expo-router'
import { useAuth } from '../src/contexts/AuthContext'
import { colors, spacing, typography, borderRadius, shadows } from '../src/styles/theme'
export default function HomeScreen() {
const { user, login, logout } = useAuth()
const router = useRouter()
const [username, setUsername] = useState('')
const [password, setPassword] = useState('')
const [error, setError] = useState('')
const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false)
const handleSubmit = async () => {
setError('')
if (!username.trim() || !password.trim()) {
setError('Please provide both username and password')
return
}
setIsSubmitting(true)
try {
const success = await login(username, password)
if (success) {
setUsername('')
setPassword('')
} else {
setError('An error occurred during login')
}
} catch {
setError('An error occurred during login')
} finally {
setIsSubmitting(false)
}
}
// Logged in view
if (user) {
return (
<ScrollView style={styles.scrollView} contentContainerStyle={styles.scrollContent}>
<View style={styles.card}>
<Text style={styles.title}>Welcome back, {user.username}!</Text>
<Text style={styles.text}>You are logged in. Feel free to explore:</Text>
<View style={styles.buttonGroup}>
<TouchableOpacity
style={[styles.button, styles.burritoButton]}
onPress={() => router.push('/burrito')}
activeOpacity={0.8}
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>Consider Burritos</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
<TouchableOpacity
style={[styles.button, styles.primaryButton]}
onPress={() => router.push('/profile')}
activeOpacity={0.8}
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>View Profile</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
<TouchableOpacity
style={[styles.button, styles.logoutButton]}
onPress={logout}
activeOpacity={0.8}
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>Logout</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
</View>
</View>
</ScrollView>
)
}
// Login view
return (
<KeyboardAvoidingView
style={styles.container}
behavior={Platform.OS === 'ios' ? 'padding' : 'height'}
>
<ScrollView
style={styles.scrollView}
contentContainerStyle={styles.scrollContent}
keyboardShouldPersistTaps="handled"
>
<View style={styles.card}>
<Text style={styles.title}>Welcome to Burrito Consideration App</Text>
<Text style={styles.text}>Please sign in to begin your burrito journey</Text>
<View style={styles.form}>
<Text style={styles.label}>Username:</Text>
<TextInput
style={styles.input}
value={username}
onChangeText={setUsername}
placeholder="Enter any username"
placeholderTextColor={colors.textLight}
autoCapitalize="none"
autoCorrect={false}
autoComplete="username"
editable={!isSubmitting}
/>
<Text style={styles.label}>Password:</Text>
<TextInput
style={styles.input}
value={password}
onChangeText={setPassword}
placeholder="Enter any password"
placeholderTextColor={colors.textLight}
secureTextEntry
autoComplete="password"
editable={!isSubmitting}
/>
{error ? <Text style={styles.error}>{error}</Text> : null}
<TouchableOpacity
style={[styles.button, styles.primaryButton, isSubmitting && styles.buttonDisabled]}
onPress={handleSubmit}
disabled={isSubmitting}
activeOpacity={0.8}
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>{isSubmitting ? 'Signing In...' : 'Sign In'}</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
</View>
<Text style={styles.note}>
Note: This is a demo app. Use any username and password to sign in.
</Text>
</View>
</ScrollView>
</KeyboardAvoidingView>
)
}
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
container: {
flex: 1,
backgroundColor: colors.background,
},
scrollView: {
flex: 1,
backgroundColor: colors.background,
},
scrollContent: {
flexGrow: 1,
padding: spacing.md,
justifyContent: 'center',
},
card: {
backgroundColor: colors.cardBackground,
borderRadius: borderRadius.md,
padding: spacing.lg,
...shadows.md,
},
title: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.xl,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.sm,
},
text: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.md,
lineHeight: 24,
},
form: {
marginTop: spacing.md,
},
label: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
fontWeight: typography.weights.medium,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.xs,
},
input: {
backgroundColor: colors.inputBackground,
borderWidth: 1,
borderColor: colors.border,
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
padding: spacing.sm,
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.md,
},
buttonGroup: {
marginTop: spacing.md,
gap: spacing.sm,
},
button: {
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
padding: spacing.md,
alignItems: 'center',
marginTop: spacing.sm,
},
primaryButton: {
backgroundColor: colors.primary,
},
burritoButton: {
backgroundColor: colors.burrito,
},
logoutButton: {
backgroundColor: colors.danger,
},
buttonDisabled: {
opacity: 0.6,
},
buttonText: {
color: colors.white,
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
fontWeight: typography.weights.semibold,
},
error: {
color: colors.danger,
marginBottom: spacing.sm,
fontSize: typography.sizes.sm,
},
note: {
marginTop: spacing.lg,
color: colors.textSecondary,
fontSize: typography.sizes.sm,
textAlign: 'center',
lineHeight: 20,
},
})
app/profile.tsx
import { useEffect } from 'react'
import { View, Text, TouchableOpacity, StyleSheet, Alert } from 'react-native'
import { useRouter } from 'expo-router'
import { usePostHog } from 'posthog-react-native'
import { useAuth } from '../src/contexts/AuthContext'
import { colors, spacing, typography, borderRadius, shadows } from '../src/styles/theme'
/**
* Profile Screen
*
* Displays user information and demonstrates PostHog error tracking.
* The test error button shows how to capture exceptions manually.
*
* @see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#error-tracking
*/
export default function ProfileScreen() {
const { user } = useAuth()
const router = useRouter()
const posthog = usePostHog()
// Redirect to home if not logged in
useEffect(() => {
if (!user) {
router.replace('/')
}
}, [user, router])
if (!user) {
return null
}
/**
* Triggers a test error and captures it in PostHog
*
* This demonstrates manual exception capture via captureException.
* In production, you would typically set up automatic exception capture
* or use the before_send callback for customization.
*
* @see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#error-tracking
*/
const triggerTestError = () => {
try {
throw new Error('Test error for PostHog error tracking')
} catch (err) {
const error = err as Error
// @see https://posthog.com/docs/error-tracking
posthog.captureException(error, {
username: user.username,
screen: 'Profile',
})
console.error('Captured error:', error)
Alert.alert('Error Captured', 'The test error has been sent to PostHog!', [{ text: 'OK' }])
}
}
const getJourneyMessage = () => {
const count = user.burritoConsiderations
if (count === 0) {
return "You haven't considered any burritos yet. Visit the Burrito Consideration page to start!"
} else if (count === 1) {
return "You've considered the burrito potential once. Keep going!"
} else if (count < 5) {
return "You're getting the hang of burrito consideration!"
} else if (count < 10) {
return "You're becoming a burrito consideration expert!"
} else {
return 'You are a true burrito consideration master!'
}
}
return (
<View style={styles.container}>
<View style={styles.card}>
<Text style={styles.title}>User Profile</Text>
<View style={styles.stats}>
<Text style={styles.statsTitle}>Your Information</Text>
<View style={styles.infoRow}>
<Text style={styles.infoLabel}>Username:</Text>
<Text style={styles.infoValue}>{user.username}</Text>
</View>
<View style={styles.infoRow}>
<Text style={styles.infoLabel}>Burrito Considerations:</Text>
<Text style={styles.infoValue}>{user.burritoConsiderations}</Text>
</View>
</View>
{/*
testID is captured by PostHog autocapture for touch events
@see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native#autocapture
*/}
<TouchableOpacity
style={styles.errorButton}
onPress={triggerTestError}
activeOpacity={0.8}
testID="trigger-error-button"
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>Trigger Test Error (for PostHog)</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
<View style={styles.journey}>
<Text style={styles.journeyTitle}>Your Burrito Journey</Text>
<Text style={styles.journeyText}>{getJourneyMessage()}</Text>
</View>
</View>
</View>
)
}
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
container: {
flex: 1,
backgroundColor: colors.background,
padding: spacing.md,
},
card: {
backgroundColor: colors.cardBackground,
borderRadius: borderRadius.md,
padding: spacing.lg,
...shadows.md,
},
title: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.xl,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.md,
},
stats: {
backgroundColor: colors.statsBackground,
padding: spacing.md,
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
},
statsTitle: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.lg,
fontWeight: typography.weights.semibold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.sm,
},
infoRow: {
flexDirection: 'row',
marginBottom: spacing.xs,
},
infoLabel: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
fontWeight: typography.weights.bold,
color: colors.text,
marginRight: spacing.xs,
},
infoValue: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
},
errorButton: {
backgroundColor: colors.danger,
borderRadius: borderRadius.sm,
padding: spacing.md,
alignItems: 'center',
marginTop: spacing.lg,
},
buttonText: {
color: colors.white,
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
fontWeight: typography.weights.semibold,
},
journey: {
marginTop: spacing.lg,
},
journeyTitle: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.lg,
fontWeight: typography.weights.semibold,
color: colors.text,
marginBottom: spacing.sm,
},
journeyText: {
fontSize: typography.sizes.md,
color: colors.text,
lineHeight: 24,
},
})
babel.config.js
module.exports = function (api) {
api.cache(true)
return {
presets: ['babel-preset-expo'],
plugins: [
['babel-plugin-react-compiler'],
'react-native-reanimated/plugin', // Must be last
],
}
}
src/config/posthog.ts
import PostHog from 'posthog-react-native'
import Constants from 'expo-constants'
// Configuration loaded from app.config.js extras via expo-constants
// Environment variables are read at build time in app.config.js
const projectToken = Constants.expoConfig?.extra?.posthogProjectToken as string | undefined
const host = (Constants.expoConfig?.extra?.posthogHost as string) || 'https://us.i.posthog.com'
const isPostHogConfigured = projectToken && projectToken !== 'phc_your_project_token_here'
if (__DEV__) {
console.log('PostHog config:', {
projectToken: projectToken ? `SET` : 'NOT SET',
host,
isConfigured: isPostHogConfigured,
})
}
if (!isPostHogConfigured) {
console.warn(
'PostHog project token not configured. Analytics will be disabled. ' +
'Set POSTHOG_PROJECT_TOKEN in your .env file to enable analytics.'
)
}
/**
* PostHog client instance for Expo
*
* Configuration loaded from app.config.js extras via expo-constants.
* Required peer dependencies: expo-file-system, expo-application,
* expo-device, expo-localization
*
* For React Native Web targets, use @react-native-async-storage/async-storage
* instead of expo-file-system (Web and macOS targets not supported by expo-file-system).
*
* @see https://posthog.com/docs/libraries/react-native
*/
export const posthog = new PostHog(projectToken || 'placeholder_key', {
// PostHog API host
host,
// Enable PostHog only when a project token is configured
disabled: !isPostHogConfigured,
// Capture app lifecycle events:
// - Application Installed, Application Updated
// - Application Opened, Application Became Active, Application Backgrounded
captureAppLifecycleEvents: true,
// Enable debug mode in development for verbose logging
debug: __DEV__,
// Batching: queue events and flush periodically to optimize battery usage
flushAt: 20, // Number of events to queue before sending
flushInterval: 10000, // Interval in ms between periodic flushes
maxBatchSize: 100, // Maximum events per batch
maxQueueSize: 1000, // Maximum queued events (oldest dropped when full)
// Feature flags
preloadFeatureFlags: true, // Load flags on initialization
sendFeatureFlagEvent: true, // Track getFeatureFlag calls for experiments
featureFlagsRequestTimeoutMs: 10000, // Timeout for flag requests (prevents blocking)
// Network settings
requestTimeout: 10000, // General request timeout in ms
fetchRetryCount: 3, // Number of retry attempts for failed requests
fetchRetryDelay: 3000, // Delay between retries in ms
})
export const isPostHogEnabled = isPostHogConfigured
src/contexts/AuthContext.tsx
import React, { createContext, useState, useEffect, use } from 'react'
import type { ReactNode } from 'react'
import { usePostHog } from 'posthog-react-native'
import { storage } from '../services/storage'
import type { User } from '../services/storage'
interface AuthContextType {
user: User | null
isLoading: boolean
login: (username: string, password: string) => Promise<boolean>
logout: () => Promise<void>
incrementBurritoConsiderations: () => Promise<void>
}
const AuthContext = createContext<AuthContextType | undefined>(undefined)
interface AuthProviderProps {
children: ReactNode
}
export function AuthProvider({ children }: AuthProviderProps) {
const posthog = usePostHog()
const [user, setUser] = useState<User | null>(null)
const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true)
useEffect(() => {
const restoreSession = async () => {
try {
const storedUsername = await storage.getCurrentUser()
if (storedUsername) {
const existingUser = await storage.getUser(storedUsername)
if (existingUser) {
setUser(existingUser)
posthog.identify(storedUsername, {
$set: { username: storedUsername },
})
}
}
} catch (error) {
console.error('Failed to restore session:', error)
} finally {
setIsLoading(false)
}
}
restoreSession()
}, [posthog])
// React Compiler auto-memoizes these callbacks - no useCallback needed!
const login = async (username: string, password: string): Promise<boolean> => {
if (!username.trim() || !password.trim()) {
return false
}
try {
const existingUser = await storage.getUser(username)
const isNewUser = !existingUser
const userData: User = existingUser || {
username,
burritoConsiderations: 0,
}
await storage.saveUser(userData)
await storage.setCurrentUser(username)
setUser(userData)
posthog.identify(username, {
$set: { username },
$set_once: { first_login_date: new Date().toISOString() },
})
posthog.capture('user_logged_in', {
username,
is_new_user: isNewUser,
})
return true
} catch (error) {
console.error('Login error:', error)
return false
}
}
const logout = async () => {
posthog.capture('user_logged_out')
posthog.reset()
await storage.removeCurrentUser()
setUser(null)
}
const incrementBurritoConsiderations = async () => {
if (user) {
const updatedUser: User = {
...user,
burritoConsiderations: user.burritoConsiderations + 1,
}
setUser(updatedUser)
await storage.saveUser(updatedUser)
}
}
return (
<AuthContext
value={{
user,
isLoading,
login,
logout,
incrementBurritoConsiderations,
}}
>
{children}
</AuthContext>
)
}
/**
* React 19: Use the `use` API instead of useContext
* - Can be called conditionally (unlike useContext)
* - Enables more flexible component composition
*/
export function useAuth() {
const context = use(AuthContext)
if (context === undefined) {
throw new Error('useAuth must be used within an AuthProvider')
}
return context
}
src/services/storage.ts
import AsyncStorage from '@react-native-async-storage/async-storage'
const CURRENT_USER_KEY = 'currentUser'
const USERS_KEY = 'users'
export interface User {
username: string
burritoConsiderations: number
}
/**
* Storage service for persisting user data
* Uses AsyncStorage (React Native's async key-value storage)
*/
export const storage = {
/**
* Get the currently logged in user's username
*/
getCurrentUser: async (): Promise<string | null> => {
try {
return await AsyncStorage.getItem(CURRENT_USER_KEY)
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error getting current user:', error)
return null
}
},
/**
* Set the currently logged in user's username
*/
setCurrentUser: async (username: string): Promise<void> => {
try {
await AsyncStorage.setItem(CURRENT_USER_KEY, username)
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error setting current user:', error)
}
},
/**
* Remove the current user (logout)
*/
removeCurrentUser: async (): Promise<void> => {
try {
await AsyncStorage.removeItem(CURRENT_USER_KEY)
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error removing current user:', error)
}
},
/**
* Get all stored users
*/
getUsers: async (): Promise<Record<string, User>> => {
try {
const data = await AsyncStorage.getItem(USERS_KEY)
return data ? JSON.parse(data) : {}
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error getting users:', error)
return {}
}
},
/**
* Get a specific user by username
*/
getUser: async (username: string): Promise<User | null> => {
try {
const users = await storage.getUsers()
return users[username] || null
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error getting user:', error)
return null
}
},
/**
* Save a user to storage
*/
saveUser: async (user: User): Promise<void> => {
try {
const users = await storage.getUsers()
users[user.username] = user
await AsyncStorage.setItem(USERS_KEY, JSON.stringify(users))
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error saving user:', error)
}
},
/**
* Clear all stored data (for testing/debugging)
*/
clearAll: async (): Promise<void> => {
try {
await AsyncStorage.multiRemove([CURRENT_USER_KEY, USERS_KEY])
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error clearing storage:', error)
}
},
}
src/styles/theme.ts
/**
* Theme constants for consistent styling across the app
* Matches the color scheme from the TanStack Start web version
*/
export const colors = {
// Primary colors
primary: '#0070f3',
primaryDark: '#0051cc',
// Status colors
success: '#28a745',
successDark: '#218838',
danger: '#dc3545',
dangerDark: '#c82333',
// Feature colors
burrito: '#e07c24',
burritoDark: '#c96a1a',
// Neutral colors
background: '#f5f5f5',
white: '#ffffff',
text: '#333333',
textSecondary: '#666666',
textLight: '#999999',
border: '#dddddd',
borderLight: '#eeeeee',
// Component-specific
statsBackground: '#f8f9fa',
headerBackground: '#333333',
headerText: '#ffffff',
inputBackground: '#ffffff',
cardBackground: '#ffffff',
}
export const spacing = {
xs: 4,
sm: 8,
md: 16,
lg: 24,
xl: 32,
xxl: 48,
}
export const typography = {
sizes: {
xs: 12,
sm: 14,
md: 16,
lg: 18,
xl: 24,
xxl: 32,
},
weights: {
normal: '400' as const,
medium: '500' as const,
semibold: '600' as const,
bold: '700' as const,
},
}
export const borderRadius = {
sm: 4,
md: 8,
lg: 12,
full: 9999,
}
export const shadows = {
sm: {
shadowColor: '#000',
shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 1 },
shadowOpacity: 0.05,
shadowRadius: 2,
elevation: 1,
},
md: {
shadowColor: '#000',
shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 2 },
shadowOpacity: 0.1,
shadowRadius: 4,
elevation: 3,
},
lg: {
shadowColor: '#000',
shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 4 },
shadowOpacity: 0.15,
shadowRadius: 8,
elevation: 5,
},
}
Requirements and compatibility
Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta
“Works with” means the tool reads the open Agent Skills format; a skill written for one tool may use features others lack.
Needs: Needs an MCP server, Needs Python, Needs Node.js
Security
What our scanner noticed· Low risk
- Instructions that use the network
A static scan is not a guarantee. Skills are third-party content: review a skill before you let an agent use it.
Attribution and licence
- Created by
- PostHog
- Publisher
- PostHog (Official)
- Source
- PostHog/skills · skills/omnibus/instrument-product-analytics · commit a5d30e7
- Licence
- MIT License (redistribution allowed)
- LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
- ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
- Synced
AutoGineer is not affiliated with or endorsed by PostHog or PostHog.
Download ZIP
The ZIP holds the skill’s files, its licence files and an ATTRIBUTION.md. Download instrument-product-analytics.zip