From c4df664a44ee5f4f708e88c2fd229429feb98cd8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alejo Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 16:40:00 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] docs: fix Metro bundler startup instructions Update getting-started.md to correctly reflect that Metro bundler must be started manually before running the app. This fixes the misleading documentation that stated Metro would open automatically. - Add Metro bundler startup as first step in Quick Start section - Remove incorrect statement about automatic Metro window - Clarify that Metro must be running for the app to load JavaScript code Fixes #2208 --- docsite/docs/getting-started.md | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docsite/docs/getting-started.md b/docsite/docs/getting-started.md index c4c31d35a14667..d0dafd5f57b20e 100644 --- a/docsite/docs/getting-started.md +++ b/docsite/docs/getting-started.md @@ -39,13 +39,21 @@ npx react-native-macos-init ### Quick Start -In your React Native macOS project directory, run: +1. **Start the Metro bundler** in your React Native macOS project directory: + +```bash +npm run start +``` + +Keep this terminal window open. The Metro bundler must be running for your app to load JavaScript code. + +2. **Build and launch your app** in a separate terminal window: ```bash npx react-native run-macos ``` -This will build your app and launch it automatically. A Metro bundler window will also open to serve your JavaScript code. +This will build your app and launch it automatically. ### Alternative Methods