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expo-dev-client

Build and distribute Expo development clients locally or via TestFlight for internal testing. For production TestFlight releases and store submission, use the eas-app-stores skill.

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Installation

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Summary

  • Build custom Expo development clients for testing native code on physical devices via EAS Build or locally.
  • Only needed when using custom native modules, Apple targets (widgets, app clips), or third-party native code not in Expo Go; try Expo Go first with npx expo start Supports cloud builds with automatic TestFlight submission or local builds on your machine, outputting .ipa (iOS) or .apk / .aab (Android) files Requires eas.json configuration with a development profile that sets developmentClient: true and autoIncrement: true Once installed, the dev client launcher UI connects to your local Metro bundler via URL or QR code for live development and native code testing

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Analyzed Oct 3, 2026

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Analyzed Oct 3, 2026

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Analyzed Oct 3, 2026

  • license 1
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  • quality 0.9
  • supply chain 1
  • vulnerability 1

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Repository health

Stars 2.5K
License LICENSE
Default branch main
Open issues 21
Status Active

History

  1. First seen on skills.sh
  2. First recorded snapshot · 56,820 installs