Eas-cli
by expo
EAS CLI: Cloud-Native Build Pipeline for React Native Apps
Command-line tool that streamlines building, submitting, and updating React Native apps with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD integration.
- 1,189+ GitHub stars
- Built with TypeScript
- Cloud-based builds for iOS and Android without local platform dependencies
- MIT License license
About This Project
EAS CLI is Expo's powerful command-line interface that transforms how developers manage React Native application lifecycles. Instead of wrestling with local build configurations and platform-specific toolchains, developers can leverage cloud-based build services to compile iOS and Android apps from any machine, eliminating the need for macOS hardware or complex local setups.
The tool excels at automating deployment workflows by providing seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines, enabling teams to build, test, and release apps continuously. With built-in support for over-the-air (OTA) updates, you can push JavaScript changes directly to users without going through app store review processes, dramatically reducing update turnaround time.
What sets EAS CLI apart is its developer-first approach to mobile DevOps. It handles code signing, credential management, and platform-specific build configurations automatically, while providing granular control when needed. The CLI integrates deeply with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and other popular CI platforms, making it ideal for teams wanting production-grade mobile deployment without infrastructure overhead.
Whether you're an indie developer shipping your first app or a team managing multiple production applications, EAS CLI provides the automation and reliability needed to focus on building features rather than managing build infrastructure.
Key Features
- Cloud-based builds for iOS and Android without local platform dependencies
- Over-the-air (OTA) update delivery for instant JavaScript patches
- Automated credential management and code signing for both platforms
- Native CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and other platforms
- Multi-environment build profiles for development, staging, and production workflows
How You Can Use It
Building iOS apps without owning a Mac by using cloud build servers
Implementing continuous deployment pipelines for React Native apps in CI/CD systems
Pushing instant JavaScript updates to production apps without app store delays
Managing multiple app variants and build profiles across development, staging, and production environments
Automating app store submissions and metadata updates for both iOS and Android platforms
Who Is This For?
React Native and Expo developers, mobile development teams implementing CI/CD, indie developers seeking simplified build infrastructure, and organizations managing multiple mobile applications