Is it possible to use R3F in React Native for Desktop?

[ldsrogan]

I'm currently trying to build a desktop app that includes 3D views and investigating React Native for Desktops. I know it supports React Native, but not sure for React Native for Windows and macOS. I've tried to use R3F with React Native for macOS, but it seems not working, and I cannot find any documentation or example of using R3F or Three.js in React Native for Desktop. Does anyone know if it's possible? If so, how can I apply it?

[drcmda]

that would be beautiful. i think you have to look if expo-gl supports desktop of if there are alternatives because that's the part that makes three run in openGLES.

[ldsrogan]

expo-gl supports only ios and android versions, and that's why I concluded that the R3F doesn't support React Native for Desktop..

[coada]

You might be able to solve your problem by converting your app into a progressive web app (PWA). It allows you to "install" your web app onto a device and use local storage, caching and other hardware features powered via a Chromium-based browser!

[ldsrogan]

Thanks for sharing your though. The current issue with PWA is that 1. the app cannot access the local file system, and 2. the cache quota has a limit (it is varied based on the browser type).