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React Native Social Share

Author Avatar Theme by Doefler
Updated: 28 Aug 2019
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Use the iOS and Android native Twitter and Facebook share popup with React Native https://github.com/doefler/react-native-social-share

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Overview

The React Native Social Share is a tool that leverages the built-in share view from iOS and Android platforms to facilitate sharing on Facebook and Twitter. By allowing users to utilize their existing accounts without the need for new authorizations, this tool simplifies the sharing process. Users can also pre-set text, image, and link for the share view. The package comes with support for Android and has seen recent improvements to enhance functionality.

Features

  • Built-in Share View: Utilizes the native share view from iOS and Android platforms.
  • Facebook and Twitter Sharing: Enables users to share content seamlessly on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Existing Account Support: Allows users to utilize their current accounts without requiring new authorizations.
  • Pre-setting Options: Users can pre-set text, image, and link for the share view.
  • Android Support: Includes support for Android devices.
  • Recent Updates: Recent improvements have been made to enhance sharing functionality.

Installation

To install the React Native Social Share, follow these steps:

  1. Run npm install react-native-social-share --save in your terminal.
  2. Link the package using react-native link.
  3. In XCode, add KDSocialShare.h and KDSocialShare.m files under Libraries.
  4. Include Social.framework to the Link Binary With Libraries build phase.
  5. Add 'LSApplicationQueriesSchemes' key with items 'fb' and 'twitter' to the Info.plist file.
  6. Run your project by pressing Cmd+R.
  7. Implement share popups in your React Native code.

Summary

The React Native Social Share tool simplifies the sharing process on Facebook and Twitter by leveraging the native share views from iOS and Android platforms. With support for pre-setting text, image, and link, users can easily customize their sharing experience. The recent updates and support for Android devices enhance the functionality and usability of this package. Installation is straightforward, with clear steps provided for seamless integration into your React Native project.