expo-asset
npmv57.0.6TypeScriptAn Expo universal module to download assets and pass them into other APIs
Overview
expo-asset is an npm package that an Expo universal module to download assets and pass them into other APIs. It is very popular, with about 6.1M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 57.0.6, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need an Expo universal module to download assets and pass them into other APIs and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (6.1M weekly downloads).
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 57.0.0-canary-20260718-7cbcda5 | 2 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.6latest | 4 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260716-381e806 | 4 days ago | MIT |
| 55.0.18 | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.20 | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.5 | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.4 | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.19 | 14 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.3 | 18 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.16-canary-20260701-9100865 | 19 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.18 | 20 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.2 | 20 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260629-3010085 | 21 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.1 | 24 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0 | 25 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.16-canary-20260624-9d83b81 | 26 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.17 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 56.0.16-canary-20260606-4d4666c | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 56.0.16 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 56.0.16-canary-20260526-6cd5e37 | 1 month ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install expo-asset?
Run `npm install expo-asset` to add expo-asset to your npm project.
What license is expo-asset released under?
expo-asset is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is expo-asset?
expo-asset has approximately 6,122,200 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.