Create a React Native 0.83 Project

This guide shows how to create a React Native v0.83.0 project using the community CLI and highlights the most important setup checks to avoid common installation issues.

In this documentation, you’ll learn how to initialize a brand-new React Native project named magicUI with a fixed React Native version (0.83.0) using the official community CLI command:

Official Documentation

npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init ProjeName --version 0.83.0

What this setup covers

• Creating the project folder and installing dependencies with the correct React Native version

• Ensuring your environment is ready before running the command (Node, package manager, platform tooling)

• Running the project successfully on iOS and Android after installation

• Preventing typical issues such as:

  • wrong Node version / incompatible tooling

  • Metro port conflicts (e.g., 8081 already in use)

  • CocoaPods problems on iOS

  • Gradle / Android SDK configuration mistakes

What you should verify before you start (recommended)

• Node.js: Use a supported LTS version (commonly Node 18+ for modern RN setups).

• Package manager: Prefer npm or yarn consistently (don’t mix lockfiles).

• macOS / iOS: Make sure Xcode, Command Line Tools, and CocoaPods are installed and working.

• Android: Ensure Android Studio, SDK, platform-tools, and a configured emulator/device are ready.

• Clean installs: If you get dependency conflicts, clear caches and reinstall cleanly rather than patching random errors.

Final Step: Import the Source Code

After purchasing the product from ThemeForest, open the downloaded package and locate the source folder.

Simply copy all source files and paste them directly into your newly created React Native project directory.

Once the files are copied, your project will be fully installed and ready to run. You can now start the application on iOS or Android without any additional setup.