Setting Up Your BuildWithAI Boilerplate
This is the first step in setting up your React Native app. Complete this guide before moving to the next steps.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, follow our guides to set up the following tools and accounts (if you haven’t already):Required Software
- Node.js
- Git
- Cursor IDE (Recommended)
- Windsurf IDE (Alternative)
Required Account
- Expo Account - Free signup
Setup Process
1
Unpack the Boilerplate
- Locate the downloaded BuildWithAI-Boilerplate.zip file
- Extract the ZIP file to your preferred location
- Open your preferred IDE (Cursor, Windsurf, or any other code editor)
- Open the extracted folder in your IDE
Make sure to extract the ZIP file completely before opening it in your IDE to ensure all files are accessible.
2
Install Dependencies
Open the integrated terminal in your IDE by pressing Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ` and run:
This will download and install all required packages. It may take several minutes to complete.
3
Set Up Environment Variables
Create your environment file by running this in the terminal: