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React Native macOS

Build OS X desktop apps using React Native and Cocoa.

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Price Open sourceLast updated October 7, 2026

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What is React Native macOS?

Build OS X desktop apps using React Native and Cocoa.

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Type: developer toolEditorially reviewed
Platform: macOS
Pricing: Open sourceDeveloper-stated
Open source: Yes
Relationship to Nuanyue: Third-party product — not published by NuanyueEditorially reviewed
Licence: MIT
Current version: 0.14.0Developer-stated
Official website: github.com/ptmt/react-native-desktop

Last updated October 7, 2026. Facts marked developer-stated come from the developer and are not independently confirmed; editorially reviewed marks a Nuanyue judgement.

Overview

Build OS X desktop apps using React Native and Cocoa.

React Native macOS runs on macOS and is listed on Nuanyue in the developer tools category.

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