> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.steercode.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Mobile Apps

> Learn how to get started building mobile apps with SteerCode

SteerCode builds native mobile apps using <a href="https://expo.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Expo</a> and <a href="https://reactnative.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">React Native</a>.\
It’s also the **first mobile app that builds mobile apps**, so you can generate on the go—right from your iPhone or the web.

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## How it works

1. Open <a href="https://steercode.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">steercode.com</a> or download the iOS app
2. Type (or voice-record) your app idea
3. Click **Generate**

In a few minutes you’ll have a custom native app. Apps can access location, contacts, calendar, camera, photo library, notifications, gyroscope, steps, sensors, flashlight, battery info, on-device/remote AI features, and more.

<Tip>
  When requesting hardware features, mention each capability (e.g., “camera
  capture with gallery permissions” and “background location updates”) so
  SteerCode scaffolds the correct permissions and flows.
</Tip>

## Share instantly

* **iPhone**: Open instantly via **App Clip** — no App Store install required.
* **Android**: Preview in **Expo Go** from the Play Store.

Learn more: <a href="/mobile-apps/share">Instant app sharing</a> · <a href="/mobile-apps/publish-appstore">Publish to the App Store</a>

<Warning>
  Some device features require user permission prompts and real device testing.
  Simulators may limit certain APIs.
</Warning>

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  <Card title="Run on your phone" icon="apple" href="/mobile-apps/run-on-phone">
    Scan a QR code and see live updates as the agent works.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add to Home Screen" icon="grid-2" href="/mobile-apps/use-app">
    Add your SteerCode apps to iOS Home Screen via the widget.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Share with friends" icon="share" href="/mobile-apps/share">
    Send an App Clip link for instant access on iPhone.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish to App Store" icon="app-store" href="/mobile-apps/publish-appstore">
    Export code and submit to Apple.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>