Install and configure start-expo-kit

Follow the source instructions for start-expo-kit. Read the prerequisites and configuration steps before running an example.

Get started

• 🔐 Complete Authentication System
  • Email/password authentication
  • Social authentication (Google, etc.)
  • Protected routes with auto-redirect
  • Session management with SecureStore
• 🎨 Organized Structure
  • Route groups: (auth) and (home)
  • Custom hooks: useAuth, useSession
  • Reusable auth components
  • Clean folder organization
• 🚀 Modern Stack
  • Expo Router for file-based routing
  • Better Auth for authentication
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • React Native with Expo

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• MongoDB database (configured in start-kit backend)
• Start-kit backend running

Quick Start

1. Install Dependencies

1bun install
2# or
3npm install

2. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root:

1EXPO_PUBLIC_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000

For physical devices, use your computer's local IP:

1EXPO_PUBLIC_AUTH_URL=http://192.168.1.100:3000

3. Configure Start-Kit Backend

See SETUP.md for detailed backend configuration instructions.

4. Start the App

1bun start
2# or
3npm start

Then:

• Press a for Android
• Press i for iOS
• Press w for web
• Scan QR code for Expo Go

Check the installation

After setup, continue with the first example. If a command fails, compare the runtime version, working directory, and required configuration with the original README before changing dependencies.

Source and help

• GitHub repository
• Original README
• Issues and existing reports

The catalog identifies the license as MIT. Read the repository license before redistributing source or assets.