expo-dev-client
Create custom development clients for Expo apps to test native code changes on physical devices and simulators.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/expo/skills --skill expo-dev-clientStats
| Total installs | 13,398 |
| Weekly installs | 13.3K |
| GitHub stars | 1.6K |
| First seen | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Source | @expo/skills |
Summary
- 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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FAQ
- How many installs does expo-dev-client have?
- expo-dev-client has 13,398 total installs and 13.3K installs this week.
- Where is expo-dev-client hosted?
- expo-dev-client is published by @expo/skills at https://github.com/expo/skills.
- How many GitHub stars does expo-dev-client have?
- expo-dev-client has 1.6K GitHub stars.
- When was expo-dev-client first indexed?
- OrangeBot.AI first indexed expo-dev-client on Jan 19, 2026.
- How do I install expo-dev-client?
- Run: npx skills add https://github.com/expo/skills --skill expo-dev-client