Expo Orbit

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003cpicture \u003e\n    \u003csource height=\"96\" media=\"(prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"./.github/resources/banner-dark.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg height=\"96\" alt=\"Expo Orbit\" src=\"./.github/resources/banner-light.png\"\u003e\n  \u003c/picture\u003e\n  \u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003eExpo Orbit\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eAccelerate your development workflow with one-click build launches and simulator management\u003c/p\u003e\n\n### Features highlights\n\n* Install and launch apps from local files using file explorer or drag and drop a file into the app.\n* Orbit supports any Android .apk, iOS Simulator compatible .app (on macOS), or ad hoc signed apps.\n* Install and launch builds from [EAS](https://expo.dev/eas) to your simulators and real devices in one click.\n* Install updates on simulators and real Android devices in one click.\n* List and launch simulators, including running Android emulators without audio.\n* Launch [Snack](https://snack.expo.dev/) projects in your simulators in one click.\n* See pinned projects from your EAS dashboard and quickly launch your latest builds.\n\nTry out Expo Orbit now, explore its capabilities, and share your feedback. Your input will shape the future of this tool and guide us on where to take it next.\n\n## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Installation\n\nYou can download the latest version of Orbit for macOS, Linux and Windows from [orbit/releases](https://github.com/expo/eas-menu-bar/releases) page.\n\n### macOS\n\nOn macOS you can also install Orbit via Homebrew:\n\n```sh\nbrew install expo-orbit\n```\n\n\u003e [!note]\n\u003e If you want Orbit to automatically start when you log in, click on the Orbit icon in the menu bar or task bar, then select \"Settings\" and check the \"Launch on Login\" option.\n\n## \ud83d\udc4f Contributing\n\nIf you like Expo Orbit and want to help make it better then check out our [contributing guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)!\n\n## \ud83d\udcc4 License\n\nThe Expo source code is made available under the [MIT license](LICENSE). Some of the dependencies are licensed differently, with the BSD license, for example.\n",
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