Expo Dev Client

Name: Expo Dev Client
Author: expo

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by expo · vlatest · Repository

Official expo skill covering Expo, client-side for building frontend UIs and user experiences.

Install on your platform

We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.

Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add expo-dev-client npx -- -y @trustedskills/expo-dev-client

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expo-dev-client": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/expo-dev-client"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

The expo-dev-client skill allows developers to run and debug Expo apps directly on a device without needing to install the app from the App Store or Google Play. It provides tools for live reloading, debugging, and inspecting the app's performance in real time.

When to use it

When testing an Expo app on a physical device during development.
When you need to debug JavaScript errors or inspect the app’s runtime behavior.
When using features like hot reload or remote debugging without packaging the app for distribution.

Key capabilities

Live reloading of code changes in real time.
Debugging with Chrome DevTools via a WebSocket connection.
Running apps directly on iOS and Android devices without building a production APK or IPA.
Support for Metro bundler integration.

Example prompts

"Run the Expo app on my phone using expo-dev-client."
"Enable live reload for my Expo project with expo-dev-client."
"Debug JavaScript errors in my Expo app using the dev client."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your development machine.
The expo-dev-client requires a Metro bundler instance running on your local machine.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: expo
Installs: 8.7k

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