gluestack v5 is here! Our biggest release yet is live today — with support for NativeWind v5 (Tailwind v4), optimized CLI performance, Expo Router first, and state-of-the-art native components.

gluestack-ui: React Native & Expo Components & Patterns

gluestack-ui is a library of copy-pasteable components & patterns crafted with Tailwind CSS (NativeWind).

Introduction

gluestack-ui v5 offers customizable, beautifully designed components for your native projects. Unlike traditional libraries, it's not a pre-packaged dependency. Choose the components you need and copy-paste them directly into your Expo and React Native projects.

Documentation

You can find detailed documentation for each component, including a list of props and examples, in https://gluestack.io/ui/docs website.

Features

• NativeWind v5 / Tailwind v4 Integration: Tailwind CSS support for seamless styling across native platforms.
• Modular Architecture: Pick and choose the components you need without unnecessary bloat.
• Expo Router First: Out-of-the-box integration with the latest Expo Router.
• Flexible Theming: Customize your components with ease using theming tokens and configuration.
• Accessibility: Built with robust accessibility features to ensure inclusivity.
• Frequent updates: We are constantly working on improving the library and adding new components. Follow us on GitHub to stay up-to-date on the latest releases and features.
• Community support: Need help using the library or have a suggestion for a new feature? Join our Discord channel to connect with the community and get support.

Installing gluestack-ui v5

To get started with gluestack-ui v5, you must have an existing Expo or React Native project. Then, simply run the following command:

npx gluestack-ui init

For detailed installation instructions, visit the gluestack-ui v5 installation guide.

Tech Stack

TypeScript, React Native, Expo, Tailwind CSS, NativeWind

Getting Started

• Install gluestack-ui: Follow the installation guide.
• Add Components: Use our CLI to add components to your project, or simply copy-paste from our documentation.
• Customize: Tailor the components to fit your project's needs using theming tokens and configuration.
• Build: Start building your app with a consistent, accessible, and high-performance UI.

Migration from gluestack-ui v3 / v4

If you're migrating from earlier versions, check our migration guide to upgrade to v5.

Created By GeekyAnts

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to the gluestack-ui. If you have an idea for a new component or a bug fix, please read our contributing guide instructions on how to submit a pull request.

License

Licensed under the MIT License, Copyright © 2026 GeekyAnts. See LICENSE for more information.