expo-dev-client - Build and distribute Expo development clients
Create development clients for testing native code changes on physical devices
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Updated: 2026-02-09Capabilities
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What this skill does
- build iOS development client
- build Android development client
- submit to TestFlight
- create local builds
- install on simulators
- install on devices
- check build status
- connect to development servers
Inputs
- EAS configuration
- native code changes
- development profile
- Xcode for iOS builds
- physical devices
- Metro bundler URL
- QR codes
Outputs
- iOS .ipa file
- Android .apk file
- TestFlight submission
- local build files
- development client app
- build status information
Requirements
- EAS CLI version >= 16.0.1
- eas.json configuration file
- development profile setup
- App Store Connect access
- device testing environment
- Metro bundler