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+# AGENTS.md — Square Mobile Payments SDK for React Native
+
+Guidance for coding agents **integrating the Mobile Payments SDK into a React Native app**.
+This repo is the `mobile-payments-sdk-react-native` wrapper plus the Donut Counter sample in `example/`.
+
+Working on the wrapper itself rather than integrating it? See [CONTRIBUTING_AGENTS.md](CONTRIBUTING_AGENTS.md).
+
+Current package version: **2026.8.1**, wrapping native SDK **iOS 2.6.0** / **Android 2.6.1**.
+
+## Install
+
+```sh
+npm install mobile-payments-sdk-react-native
+# or
+yarn add mobile-payments-sdk-react-native
+```
+
+This package contains native code. **It does not work in Expo Go** — you need a development build or a bare workflow. Both the old (bridge) and new (TurboModule) React Native architectures are supported.
+
+## Build constraints
+
+These silently break integrations. Check them before writing any code.
+
+### Android
+
+| Constraint | Value |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| `minSdkVersion` | 28 |
+| `compileSdkVersion` / `targetSdkVersion` | 36 |
+| Android Gradle Plugin | 8.9.1 or later |
+| Gradle | 8.13 or later |
+| Kotlin | 2.2.21 |
+
+In `android/build.gradle`: set those values in `ext { … }` along with `squareSdkVersion = "2.6.1"`, and add Square's Maven repo (it is not on Maven Central) to `allprojects.repositories`:
+
+```gradle
+maven { url 'https://sdk.squareup.com/public/android/' }
+```
+
+Then in `android/app/build.gradle`:
+
+```gradle
+implementation("com.squareup.sdk:mobile-payments-sdk:$squareSdkVersion")
+```
+
+**Proguard / R8 is not supported.** Shrinking strips bytecode the SDK loads reflectively at runtime. In `android/app/build.gradle`:
+
+```gradle
+android {
+    buildTypes {
+        release {
+            minifyEnabled false
+            shrinkResources false
+        }
+    }
+}
+```
+
+This is the most expensive thing to get wrong: the debug build works, the release build compiles, and the failure only appears at runtime. Do not "fix" it by adding keep rules.
+
+The AGP/Gradle floor comes from `androidx.core:core:1.18.0`, which native SDK 2.6.x depends on. Older values fail during dependency resolution, not at runtime.
+
+### Android + Kotlin 2.2.x — patch required on React Native 0.75.x
+
+Native SDK 2.6.0 requires Kotlin 2.2.21. React Native's Gradle plugin (0.75.x and earlier) references `KotlinTopLevelExtension`, which Kotlin 2.2.x removed, and compiles itself with `allWarningsAsErrors = true`, which Gradle 8.13+ deprecation warnings then trip. Both make the Android build fail during Gradle configuration:
+
+```
+Unresolved reference: KotlinTopLevelExtension
+e: warnings found and -Werror specified
+```
+
+The fix is a `patch-package` patch against `@react-native/gradle-plugin`. Full steps and the patch diff: **[docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md](docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md)**. In short — install `patch-package`, add a `postinstall` script, and create `patches/@react-native+gradle-plugin+<your-rn-version>.patch` (the filename must match the installed `react-native` version exactly).
+
+This is a temporary workaround; it can be removed once React Native ships Kotlin 2.2.x support.
+
+### iOS
+
+Minimum deployment target **iOS 16**. Run `pod install` in `ios/`.
+
+**The setup run script is mandatory.** On the app target's **Build Phases** tab, add a **New Run Script Phase**, positioned *after* any `[CP] Embed Pods Frameworks` or `Embed Frameworks` phase:
+
+```sh
+SETUP_SCRIPT=${BUILT_PRODUCTS_DIR}/${FRAMEWORKS_FOLDER_PATH}"/SquareMobilePaymentsSDK.framework/setup"
+if [ -f "$SETUP_SCRIPT" ]; then
+  "$SETUP_SCRIPT"
+fi
+```
+
+Without it the framework is not usable at runtime, and nothing fails at build time.
+
+## Credentials
+
+Three values, from the [Developer Console](https://developer.squareup.com/apps). Toggle **Sandbox** at the top of the Credentials page for test credentials.
+
+| Value | Where it is used |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| Application ID | native initialization, per platform (below) |
+| Access token | `authorize(accessToken, locationId)` from JS |
+| Location ID | same call — from the **Locations** page |
+
+Initialization is **native**, not JS. The application ID must be passed on each platform:
+
+- **Android** — `MobilePaymentsSdk.initialize(applicationId, this)` in `MainApplication.onCreate()`.
+- **iOS** — `[SQMPMobilePaymentsSDK initializeWithApplicationLaunchOptions:launchOptions squareApplicationID:@"…"]` in `AppDelegate`.
+
+Authorization is JS-side and takes the access token and location ID.
+
+In this sample:
+
+| File | Holds |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| [example/android/app/app.properties](example/android/app/app.properties) | `APP_ID`, `LOCATION_ID`, `ACCESS_TOKEN`, surfaced as `BuildConfig` fields |
+| [example-expo/app.json](example-expo/app.json) | the same three, passed through `app.plugin.js` |
+
+The placeholders are `INSERT APP_ID HERE`, `INSERT LOCATION_ID HERE`, `INSERT ACCESS TOKEN HERE`. **Leave them in place** — never commit real credential values to this repo or to the user's. Tell the user to fill them in locally; `app.properties` is gitignored in a fresh checkout for exactly this reason.
+
+A personal access token is acceptable for Sandbox only. Production authorization must use OAuth, and a shipped app must not embed a personal access token.
+
+## Device permissions
+
+The SDK does not request permissions for you. The sample uses `react-native-permissions`.
+
+**Android** — declare in `AndroidManifest.xml` and request at runtime:
+
+| Permission | Purpose |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` | Confirm payments occur in a supported Square location |
+| `BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` | Communicate with contactless and chip readers |
+| `BLUETOOTH_SCAN` | Discover nearby readers |
+| `RECORD_AUDIO` | Receive data from magstripe readers |
+| `READ_PHONE_STATE` | Identify the device to Square servers |
+
+**iOS** — `Info.plist` keys:
+
+| Key | Purpose |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| `NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription` | Connect and communicate with Square readers |
+| `NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription` | Confirm where transactions take place |
+| `NSMicrophoneUsageDescription` | Receive payment card data from magstripe readers |
+
+`READ_PHONE_STATE` has no iOS equivalent; the sample treats that row as already satisfied on iOS. See [example/src/Screens/PermissionsScreen.tsx](example/src/Screens/PermissionsScreen.tsx).
+
+## Ordering rule
+
+The order is not optional:
+
+1. **Initialize** — natively, at app launch (Android `MainApplication`, iOS `AppDelegate`).
+2. **Request permissions** — at runtime, before authorizing.
+3. **Authorize** — `await authorize(accessToken, locationId)`.
+4. Only then call payment, reader, or settings APIs.
+
+Any manager call made before authorization completes rejects with **`NOT_AUTHORIZED`**. It appears in `PaymentError`, `ReaderPairingError`, and `ReaderCardInfoError`. If you see that code, the fix is ordering, not parameters.
+
+```ts
+import {
+  authorize,
+  getAuthorizationState,
+  AuthorizationState,
+} from 'mobile-payments-sdk-react-native';
+
+try {
+  await authorize(accessToken, locationId);
+} catch (e) {
+  console.log('Authorization error:', e);
+}
+```
+
+`getAuthorizationState()` reports the current state, and `observeAuthorizationChanges()` / `stopObservingAuthorizationChanges()` subscribe to the `AuthorizationStatusChange` event. `deauthorize()` tears it down.
+
+## Taking a payment
+
+Everything is exported from the package root — `src/index.tsx` re-exports the four managers, the models, and the error enums.
+
+```ts
+import {
+  startPayment,
+  CurrencyCode,
+  ProcessingMode,
+  PromptMode,
+  AdditionalPaymentMethodType,
+} from 'mobile-payments-sdk-react-native';
+
+const payment = await startPayment(
+  {
+    amountMoney: { amount: 100, currencyCode: CurrencyCode.USD },
+    allowCardSurcharge: false,
+    paymentAttemptId: orderDerivedId,
+    processingMode: ProcessingMode.ONLINE_ONLY,
+  },
+  {
+    additionalMethods: [AdditionalPaymentMethodType.ALL],
+    mode: PromptMode.DEFAULT,
+  }
+);
+```
+
+`ProcessingMode.ONLINE_ONLY` is what Sandbox supports; `AUTO_DETECT` is for production. `cancelPayment()` aborts an in-flight payment.
+
+`paymentAttemptId` must be derived from an order/sale identifier in a real integration, not a fresh UUID per tap — that is what protects against duplicate payments on retry. See [example/src/Screens/HomeScreen.tsx](example/src/Screens/HomeScreen.tsx) for a complete flow, and [docs/REFERENCE.md](docs/REFERENCE.md) for the full type and method reference.
+
+## Testing with mock readers in Sandbox
+
+Physical Square readers do **not** work in Sandbox. Virtual readers come from the mock reader UI.
+
+```ts
+import { showMockReaderUI, hideMockReaderUI } from 'mobile-payments-sdk-react-native';
+
+await showMockReaderUI();
+// …
+hideMockReaderUI();
+```
+
+These reject outside Sandbox — wrap them in `try`/`catch`.
+
+**Known limitation — read this before planning an automated test.** The wrapper exposes only `showMockReaderUI()` and `hideMockReaderUI()`, because that is all the underlying native frameworks expose. There is no API to add a mock reader, select a card brand, or simulate a tap/insert/swipe. Those steps happen only through the floating button the SDK draws over your app, and require a human:
+
+> tap the floater → add a magstripe or contactless & chip reader → start the payment → tap the floater → tap/insert/swipe a card
+
+So an agent **cannot** drive an end-to-end Sandbox payment on its own. If a task requires one, say so and ask the user to perform the taps — do not sit waiting on a payment promise that will never resolve.
+
+Also: after testing an inserted card, remove it through the mock reader UI before starting the next payment.
+
+## Documentation
+
+Fetch the `.md` variants. The HTML pages are iframe shells and return only navigation chrome to a programmatic fetch.
+
+- Overview — https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk.md
+- Build with React Native — https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk/react-native.md
+- Build on Android (native constraints) — https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk/android.md
+- Build on iOS (native constraints) — https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk/ios.md
+- Handling errors — https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk/android/handling-errors.md and https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mobile-payments-sdk/ios/handling-errors.md
+
+In-repo: [docs/README.md](docs/README.md) is the step-by-step setup guide, [docs/REFERENCE.md](docs/REFERENCE.md) is the type and method reference, [docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md](docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md) is the Kotlin 2.2.x patch, and [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) records breaking changes per release.
+
+## Repo layout
+
+```
+src/                            published TypeScript API
+  index.tsx                     re-exports everything
+  managers/                     auth, payment, reader, settings
+  models/                       enums, objects, errors
+docs/                           setup guide, API reference, Kotlin patch
+example/                        Donut Counter sample (bare React Native 0.75)
+  android/app/app.properties    credential placeholders
+example-expo/                   the same sample as an Expo development build
+```
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-# CLAUDE.md
-
-This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
-
-## Project Overview
-
-React Native plugin wrapping Square's Mobile Payments SDK for in-person payments on iOS and Android. Monorepo with the library at root and a "Donut Counter" example app in `example/`.
-
-## Common Commands
-
-```bash
-yarn                        # Install all dependencies (must use yarn, not npm)
-yarn prepare                # Build library (bob build) → outputs to lib/
-yarn test                   # Run Jest tests
-yarn test --testPathPattern=<pattern>  # Run a single test file
-yarn typecheck              # TypeScript type checking
-yarn lint                   # ESLint + Prettier
-yarn lint --fix             # Auto-fix lint issues
-
-# Example app
-yarn example start          # Start Metro bundler
-yarn example ios            # Build & run on iOS
-yarn example android        # Build & run on Android
-
-# CI-style cached builds
-yarn turbo run build:android
-yarn turbo run build:ios
-```
-
-## Architecture
-
-The SDK follows a standard React Native bridge pattern with four feature managers:
-
-**TypeScript layer** (`src/managers/`): `auth.ts`, `payment.ts`, `reader.ts`, `settings.ts` — each wraps `NativeModules.MobilePaymentsSdkReactNative` and provides typed APIs. Entry point is `src/index.tsx` which re-exports everything.
-
-**iOS native** (`ios/`): `MobilePaymentsSdkReactNative.swift` extends `RCTEventEmitter`. `Mappers.swift` converts native objects to JS-compatible dictionaries. `Extensions.swift` has helpers. Bridging header in `.mm` file.
-
-**Android native** (`android/src/main/java/com/mobilepaymentssdkreactnative/`): `MobilePaymentsSdkReactNativeModule.kt` uses `@ReactMethod` annotations. `Utils.kt` has mapping/conversion helpers. Uses Kotlin coroutines for async.
-
-**Events emitted to JS**: `AuthorizationStatusChange`, `ReaderChanged` — both platforms emit these through the RN event system.
-
-**Models** (`src/models/`): `enums.ts` (authorization states, card brands, reader states), `objects.ts` (Location, Money, Payment, Reader types), `errors.ts` (error definitions).
-
-## Platform Constraints
-
-- **iOS**: Min deployment target 16. Depends on `SquareMobilePaymentsSDK ~> 2.6.0` and `MockReaderUI ~> 2.6.0`.
-- **Android**: Min SDK 28, Compile/Target SDK 36 (required by `androidx.core:core:1.18.0`, pulled in by native SDK 2.6.0). AGP 8.9.1+ / Gradle 8.13+. Kotlin 2.2.21. Proguard must be disabled (`minifyEnabled: false`).
-- **Kotlin 2.2.x**: React Native 0.75.x Gradle plugin doesn't natively support Kotlin 2.2.x — requires `patch-package` workaround (see `docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md`).
-- Not compatible with Expo Go (requires native code).
-- Supports both old (bridge) and new (TurboModule) React Native architectures.
-
-## Example App Setup
-
-Square credentials must be configured in platform-specific files:
-- **iOS**: `example/ios/MobilePaymentsSdkReactNativeExample/Config.m`
-- **Android**: `example/android/app/src/main/java/mobilepaymentssdkreactnative/example/MainApplication.kt`
-- **Access Token & Location ID**: `example/src/Screens/PermissionsScreen.tsx`
-
-## Code Style
-
-- ESLint with `@react-native` config + Prettier
-- 2-space indentation, single quotes, trailing commas (es5)
-- TypeScript strict mode enabled
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+# CONTRIBUTING_AGENTS.md
+
+Guidance for coding agents **working on this wrapper** — building it, testing it, and changing the
+bridge between the TypeScript layer and the native SDKs.
+
+> **Integrating the SDK into your own app instead?** Read [AGENTS.md](AGENTS.md). It covers install
+> coordinates, build constraints, credentials, permissions, and the authorization ordering rule.
+> None of the commands below are needed to consume the package from npm.
+
+## Project Overview
+
+React Native plugin wrapping Square's Mobile Payments SDK for in-person payments on iOS and Android. Monorepo with the library at root and a "Donut Counter" example app in `example/`.
+
+## Common Commands
+
+```bash
+yarn                        # Install all dependencies (must use yarn, not npm)
+yarn prepare                # Build library (bob build) → outputs to lib/
+yarn test                   # Run Jest tests
+yarn test --testPathPattern=<pattern>  # Run a single test file
+yarn typecheck              # TypeScript type checking
+yarn lint                   # ESLint + Prettier
+yarn lint --fix             # Auto-fix lint issues
+
+# Example app
+yarn example start          # Start Metro bundler
+yarn example ios            # Build & run on iOS
+yarn example android        # Build & run on Android
+
+# CI-style cached builds
+yarn turbo run build:android
+yarn turbo run build:ios
+```
+
+## Architecture
+
+The SDK follows a standard React Native bridge pattern with four feature managers:
+
+**TypeScript layer** (`src/managers/`): `auth.ts`, `payment.ts`, `reader.ts`, `settings.ts` — each wraps `NativeModules.MobilePaymentsSdkReactNative` and provides typed APIs. Entry point is `src/index.tsx` which re-exports everything.
+
+**iOS native** (`ios/`): `MobilePaymentsSdkReactNative.swift` extends `RCTEventEmitter`. `Mappers.swift` converts native objects to JS-compatible dictionaries. `Extensions.swift` has helpers. Bridging header in `.mm` file.
+
+**Android native** (`android/src/main/java/com/mobilepaymentssdkreactnative/`): `MobilePaymentsSdkReactNativeModule.kt` uses `@ReactMethod` annotations. `Utils.kt` has mapping/conversion helpers. Uses Kotlin coroutines for async.
+
+**Events emitted to JS**: `AuthorizationStatusChange`, `ReaderChanged` — both platforms emit these through the RN event system.
+
+**Models** (`src/models/`): `enums.ts` (authorization states, card brands, reader states), `objects.ts` (Location, Money, Payment, Reader types), `errors.ts` (error definitions).
+
+## Platform Constraints
+
+- **iOS**: Min deployment target 16. Depends on `SquareMobilePaymentsSDK ~> 2.6.0` and `MockReaderUI ~> 2.6.0`.
+- **Android**: Min SDK 28, Compile/Target SDK 36 (required by `androidx.core:core:1.18.0`, pulled in by native SDK 2.6.0). AGP 8.9.1+ / Gradle 8.13+. Kotlin 2.2.21. Proguard must be disabled (`minifyEnabled: false`).
+- **Kotlin 2.2.x**: React Native 0.75.x Gradle plugin doesn't natively support Kotlin 2.2.x — requires `patch-package` workaround (see `docs/KOTLIN_COMPATIBILITY.md`).
+- Not compatible with Expo Go (requires native code).
+- Supports both old (bridge) and new (TurboModule) React Native architectures.
+
+## Example App Setup
+
+Square credentials must be configured in platform-specific files:
+- **iOS**: `example/ios/MobilePaymentsSdkReactNativeExample/Config.m`
+- **Android**: `example/android/app/src/main/java/mobilepaymentssdkreactnative/example/MainApplication.kt`
+- **Access Token & Location ID**: `example/src/Screens/PermissionsScreen.tsx`
+
+## Code Style
+
+- ESLint with `@react-native` config + Prettier
+- 2-space indentation, single quotes, trailing commas (es5)
+- TypeScript strict mode enabled