The React Native CLI Tool is a command-line interface (CLI) utility designed to streamline the process of setting up and managing React Native projects. It provides commands for project initialization, library installation, folder structure setup, and more.

npm i react-native-sk

Once linked, you can use the CLI tool with the rn-cli command.

Creates a new React Native project.

Options:

• -v <version>: Specify a custom version of React Native.

Example:

rn-cli init MyProject
# or with a specific React Native version
rn-cli init MyProject -v 0.64.0

Installs libraries listed in libraries.json.

Example:

rn-cli install-libs

Updates the version of a library in libraries.json by selecting it from a list.

Example:

rn-cli update-lib

Updates library versions from a custom JSON file.

Example:

rn-cli update-libs-from-file path/to/custom-libraries.json

Creates the initial folder structure for the project.

Example:

rn-cli init-structure

Copies babel.config.js to the project root to enable absolute paths.

Example:

rn-cli absolute-paths

Sets up the project with essential configurations and files, including Redux store, navigation, and theming files.

Example:

rn-cli setup-app

Creates a new navigation stack.

Example:

rn-cli create-stack

Creates a new screen with the necessary configuration.

Example:

rn-cli create-screen

If you want to develop or contribute to this project:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hossein92/react-native-starter-kit.git
   cd react-native-starter-kit

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Link the CLI tool locally:

   npm link

4. Restart the CLI tool after making changes:

   npm run restart

The CLI tool operates on the following file structure within the project:

project-root/
├── src/
    ├── assets/
    ├── components/
    ├── navigation/
    ├── screens/
    ├── store/
    ├── types/
    └── utils/
        ├── hooks/
        ├── common/
        ├── responsive/
        ├── theme/
        ├── languages/
        ├── services/
        └── navigationRef/

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Hossein Yousefi

This documentation provides a detailed guide on using and contributing to the CLI tool, including installation steps, command descriptions, and file structure.