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opened on Aug 2, 2024

C:\Users\manis\OneDrive\Documents\React Native>npx react-native init app

Running: npx @react-native-community/cli init

              Welcome to React Native!
             Learn once, write anywhere

warn The directory app contains files that will be overwritten:
.git

√ Do you want to replace existing files? ... yes
⠹ Downloading templateerror Installing pods failed. This doesn't affect project initialization and you can safely proceed.
However, you will need to install pods manually when running iOS, follow additional steps in "Run instructions for iOS" section.

✖ Downloading template

Run instructions for Android:
• Have an Android emulator running (quickest way to get started), or a device connected.
• cd "C:\Users\manis\OneDrive\Documents\React Native\app" && npx react-native run-android

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  1. ANANT-0000
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    changed the title [-]react native template error.[/-] [+]react native template error. [npx react-native init app][/+] on Aug 2, 2024

  3. alexandrersantana commented on Aug 3, 2024

    @alexandrersantana
    alexandrersantana
    on Aug 3, 2024

    Is it not running? Try removing the project from OneDrive folder.

  4. RobertFOConnor commented on Aug 12, 2024

    @RobertFOConnor
    RobertFOConnor
    on Aug 12, 2024

    Hit the same issue, try initialising from an earlier version of react-native.

    npx react-native@0.74.0 init MyApp --skip-install

  5. RNEvok commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @RNEvok
    RNEvok
    on Aug 14, 2024

    Hi! Did you manage to create a new project from template with a newest RN version?

  6. nikandlv commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @nikandlv
    nikandlv
    on Aug 14, 2024

    Same error here

  7. RNEvok commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @RNEvok
    RNEvok
    on Aug 14, 2024

    Same error here

    I feel like it is related to yarn v4. CLI says that node-modules of template are installed, but I dont see them actually appear on my disk. But the problem is I cant create .yarnrc.yml with nodeLinker: node-modules setting because CLI init command rewrites whole folder...
    (I am not sure for now)

  8. nikandlv commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @nikandlv
    nikandlv
    on Aug 14, 2024 via email

  9. thalesaguiar commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @thalesaguiar
    thalesaguiar
    on Aug 14, 2024

    Same error here

    Me too

  10. RNEvok commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @RNEvok
    RNEvok
    on Aug 14, 2024

    Solution that I've found:

    1. Create project from template this way:
      npx react-native@latest init myawesomeproject --version 0.74.5 --pm npm --install-pods false

    2. When project is created, install pods the way you usually do it, for example: cd ios && arch -x86_64 pod install for mac with m1 CPU

    P.S. I guess --install-pods false is the point there, but feel free to explore deeper

  11. RNEvok commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @RNEvok
    RNEvok
    on Aug 14, 2024

    @thalesaguiar @nikandlv Im gonna tag you so you wont waste any more time

  12. stevepartridge commented on Aug 14, 2024

    @stevepartridge
    stevepartridge
    on Aug 14, 2024

    I was having the same issue on macos with @react-native-community/cli and was able to get past the template error by setting specific versions (also using yarn vs npm):

    npx @react-native-community/cli@v13.6.5 init AwesomeProject --version 0.74 --pm yarn

  13. thalesaguiar commented on Aug 15, 2024

    @thalesaguiar
    thalesaguiar
    on Aug 15, 2024

    Nice!! Now it works, thanks :)

    @thalesaguiar @nikandlv Im gonna tag you so you wont waste any more time

  14. boiboif commented on Aug 15, 2024

    @boiboif
    boiboif
    on Aug 15, 2024

    Same issue

  16. thalesaguiar commented on Aug 15, 2024

    @thalesaguiar
    thalesaguiar
    on Aug 15, 2024

    Now the standard command works: npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init AwesomeProject. But why doesn't it work afterward? Could it be an npm issue? 🤔

  17. eldh0se commented on Aug 15, 2024

    @eldh0se
    eldh0se
    on Aug 15, 2024

    Solution that I've found:

    1. Create project from template this way:
      npx react-native@latest init myawesomeproject --version 0.74.5 --pm npm --install-pods false
    2. When project is created, install pods the way you usually do it, for example: cd ios && arch -x86_64 pod install for mac with m1 CPU

    P.S. I guess --install-pods false is the point there, but feel free to explore deeper

    this worked for me after using --install-pods false as suggested by @RNEvok
    Thanks :100

  18. chrischjh commented on Aug 18, 2024

    @chrischjh
    chrischjh
    on Aug 18, 2024

    The trick seems to be --pm npm

  19. jozan commented on Aug 20, 2024

    @jozan
    jozan
    on Aug 20, 2024
    Contributor

    i get similar error on mac when trying to initialize new RN 0.75.2 project.

    npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init App

✖ Downloading template
error Installing pods failed. This doesn't affect project initialization and you can safely proceed.
However, you will need to install pods manually when running iOS, follow additional steps in "Run instructions for iOS" section.

    when i use --pm yarn the command runs successfully.

    full output 
    npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init App

               ######                ######
             ###     ####        ####     ###
            ##          ###    ###          ##
            ##             ####             ##
            ##             ####             ##
            ##           ##    ##           ##
            ##         ###      ###         ##
             ##  ########################  ##
          ######    ###            ###    ######
      ###     ##    ##              ##    ##     ###
   ###         ## ###      ####      ### ##         ###
  ##           ####      ########      ####           ##
 ##             ###     ##########     ###             ##
  ##           ####      ########      ####           ##
   ###         ## ###      ####      ### ##         ###
      ###     ##    ##              ##    ##     ###
          ######    ###            ###    ######
             ##  ########################  ##
            ##         ###      ###         ##
            ##           ##    ##           ##
            ##             ####             ##
            ##             ####             ##
            ##          ###    ###          ##
             ###     ####        ####     ###
               ######                ######


              Welcome to React Native 0.75.2!
                 Learn once, write anywhere

✖ Downloading template
error Installing pods failed. This doesn't affect project initialization and you can safely proceed.
However, you will need to install pods manually when running iOS, follow additional steps in "Run instructions for iOS" section.

info 💡 To enable automatic CocoaPods installation when building for iOS you can create react-native.config.js with automaticPodsInstallation field.
For more details, see https://github.com/react-native-community/cli/blob/main/docs/projects.md#projectiosautomaticpodsinstallation



  Run instructions for Android:
    • Have an Android emulator running (quickest way to get started), or a device connected.
    • cd "/path/to/app/App" && npx react-native run-android

  Run instructions for iOS:
    • cd "/path/to/app/App/ios"

    • Install Cocoapods
      • bundle install # you need to run this only once in your project.
      • bundle exec pod install
      • cd ..

    • npx react-native run-ios
    - or -
    • Open App/ios/App.xcodeproj in Xcode or run "xed -b ios"
    • Hit the Run button

  Run instructions for macOS:
    • See https://aka.ms/ReactNativeGuideMacOS for the latest up-to-date instructions.

  20. Saifijaved47 commented on Aug 24, 2024

    @Saifijaved47
    Saifijaved47
    on Aug 24, 2024

    Facing the same issue but finally i got a solution:- I was facing problem in my rbenv version first i make it global 3.1.2 and then also make changes in my zshrc file Then i use npx react-native init YourAppName --version 0.73.0 --template react-native-template-typescript
    Using this my app with tempalte was build successfully. **Please note that i have downgraded the version. **

  21. NazimMertBilgi commented on Oct 1, 2024

    @NazimMertBilgi
    NazimMertBilgi
    on Oct 1, 2024

    Solution that I've found:

    1. Create project from template this way:
      npx react-native@latest init myawesomeproject --version 0.74.5 --pm npm --install-pods false
    2. When project is created, install pods the way you usually do it, for example: cd ios && arch -x86_64 pod install for mac with m1 CPU

    P.S. I guess --install-pods false is the point there, but feel free to explore deeper

    thank you so much..

  22. Jamal-Ud-Din-hub commented on Jan 1, 2025

    @Jamal-Ud-Din-hub
    Jamal-Ud-Din-hub
    on Jan 1, 2025

    npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init AwesomeProject

    this worked for me, i have npm and yarn both installed

  23. XiaoPangCao commented on Jan 9, 2025

    @XiaoPangCao
    XiaoPangCao
    on Jan 9, 2025

    遇到同样的问题，尝试从早期版本的 react-native 初始化。

    npx react-native@0.74.0 init MyApp --skip-install

    thanks！ Your method helped me solve the problem

  24. navinkris commented on Feb 4, 2025

    @navinkris
    navinkris
    on Feb 4, 2025

    npx @react-native-community/cli@latest init AwesomeProject

    this worked for me, i have npm and yarn both installed

    This worked for me as well, Thanks @Jamal-Ud-Din-hub

  25. dev-zhayk commented on Mar 31, 2025

    @dev-zhayk
    dev-zhayk
    on Mar 31, 2025

    I tried this method and managed to install

    npx @react-native-community/cli init AwesomeProject --version 0.78.1

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