What breaks without openclaw mobile app expo
No mobile presence. Web-only chat UI. Manual React Native setup from scratch.
→
Native iOS and Android chat app × pre-built Expo chat UI ÷ 1-hour setup ÷ no custom UI from scratch = branded mobile bot.
Security check — openclaw mobile app expo
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Expo SDK ≥50; iOS ≥16; Android ≥9; OpenClaw with WebSocket adapter compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw mobile app expo in 1–2 hours for initial setup; longer for app store submission
Setup time: 1–2 hours for initial setup; longer for app store submission
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You need:
- OpenClaw core running and accessible
- Expo CLI
- Node.js ≥18
- Xcode (iOS) or Android Studio
Install the package:
git clone https://github.com/brunobar79/expo-openclaw-chat
cd expo-openclaw-chat && npm install
npx expo start
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Set OPENCLAW_API_URL in app.config.js
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Scan QR code with Expo Go
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Customise theme colours and bot name in config
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Build for production with eas build
Compatibility & status
Works with: Expo SDK ≥50; iOS ≥16; Android ≥9; OpenClaw with WebSocket adapter
intermediate
Last updated: Sep 2025
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FAQ — openclaw mobile app expo
Does this require a special OpenClaw adapter?
Yes — your OpenClaw instance needs the WebSocket server adapter enabled.
Can I submit this to the App Store?
Yes, with your own Apple Developer account and EAS build.
Is dark mode supported?
Yes — the theme follows the system preference.