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name: expo-dev-client\ndescription: Build Expo app for development\nrisk: critical\nsource: https://github.com/expo/skills/tree/main/plugins/expo/skills/expo-dev-client\nsource_repo: expo/skills\nsource_type: official\ndate_added: 2026-07-01\nlicense: MIT\nlicense_source: https://github.com/expo/skills/blob/main/LICENSE

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Use EAS Build to create development clients for testing native code changes on physical devices. Use this for creating custom Expo Go clients for testing branches of your app.

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Important: When Development Clients Are Needed

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Development clients are the recommended setup for any real or production app. Expo Go is a playground for learning and quick experiments with the native libraries it bundles; most apps outgrow it and move to a development client. See Expo Go vs. development builds for the full reasoning.

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You need a dev client ONLY when using:

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EAS Configuration

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Ensure eas.json has a development profile:

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{\n  \"cli\": {\n    \"version\": \">= 16.0.1\",\n    \"appVersionSource\": \"remote\"\n  },\n  \"build\": {\n    \"production\": {\n      \"autoIncrement\": true\n    },\n    \"development\": {\n      \"autoIncrement\": true,\n      \"developmentClient\": true\n    }\n  },\n  \"submit\": {\n    \"production\": {},\n    \"development\": {}\n  }\n}\n
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Key settings:

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Building for TestFlight

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Build iOS dev client and submit to TestFlight in one command:

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eas build -p ios --profile development --submit\n
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This will:

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  1. Build the development client in the cloud
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  2. Automatically submit to App Store Connect
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  3. Send you an email when the build is ready in TestFlight
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After receiving the TestFlight email:

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  1. Download the build from TestFlight on your device
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  2. Launch the app to see the expo-dev-client UI
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  3. Connect to your local Metro bundler or scan a QR code
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Building Locally

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Build a development client on your machine:

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# iOS (requires Xcode)\n## When to Use\n\nUse this skill when you need build Expo app for development.\n\neas build -p ios --profile development --local\n\n# Android\neas build -p android --profile development --local\n
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Local builds output:

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Installing Local Builds

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Install iOS build on simulator:

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# Find the .app in the .tar.gz output\ntar -xzf build-*.tar.gz\nxcrun simctl install booted ./path/to/App.app\n
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Install iOS build on device (requires signing):

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# Use Xcode Devices window or ideviceinstaller\nideviceinstaller -i build.ipa\n
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Install Android build:

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adb install build.apk\n
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Building for Specific Platform

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# iOS only\neas build -p ios --profile development\n\n# Android only\neas build -p android --profile development\n\n# Both platforms\neas build --profile development\n
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Checking Build Status

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# List recent builds\neas build:list\n\n# View build details\neas build:view\n
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Using the Dev Client

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Once installed, the dev client provides:

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Connect to local development:

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# Start Metro bundler\nnpx expo start --dev-client\n\n# Scan QR code with dev client or enter URL manually\n
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Troubleshooting

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Build fails with signing errors:

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eas credentials\n
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Clear build cache:

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eas build -p ios --profile development --clear-cache\n
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Check EAS CLI version:

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eas --version\neas update\n
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Limitations

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