Do you want to turn your online store into a mobile app? Many developers think building a native app is hard. But with Bagisto Native, it is very simple.
Bagisto Native is a special JavaScript based framework. It helps you connect your website to a real mobile app.
In this guide, we will show you how to do it in simple steps.
What is Bagisto Native?
Bagisto Native is a powerful framework that turns your web store into a real mobile app. It is built for speed and simplicity.
Instead of rebuilding everything, you use your existing React or Next.js skills.
The framework uses a “Native Bridge” to link your website logic to mobile devices.
The result? A professional native app that feels fast, looks great, and is easy to manage from one place.
7 Simple Steps to Build Your App
Follow these steps to start your project and luanch app in minutes.
Step 1: Prepare Your eCommerce Store
First, you need a eCommerce store. You can use the Open Source Headless eCommerce for launching a store in a few minutes.
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Command:
npx -y @bagisto-headless/create your-store-name
Note: It will work with any React or Next.js project. If you already have a React website, you can still use these tools to build your native app.
You can set up Bagisto Headless Commerce by following this guide.
Step 2: Install Core Tools
Go to your project folder. You need to install two main packages from npm.
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Run:
npm install @bagisto-native/core -
Run:
npm install @bagisto-native/react
Step 3: Add the React Wrappers
The package @bagisto-native/react helps your React code talk to the mobile app. You need to add these wrappers to your web project.
This makes features like “Add to Cart”, “Search”, and “theme mode” work on mobile.
Note: Follow these steps to integrate the component of BagistoNative into your project
Step 4: Get the iOS Code
Now, you need the actual mobile app code. You can find the iOS repository on GitHub.
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Use
git cloneto download the BagistoNative_iOS project to your computer.
Step 5: Open Your Project in Xcode
If you are building for iPhone, open the file named BagistoNative.xcodeproj. You will need a Mac and the Xcode app for this part.
Step 6: Link Your Website URL
The mobile app needs to know where your store is.
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Find the file for settings in the iOS project.
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Change the
base_urlto your website address (example:https://yourstore.com).
Step 7: Build and Run
Click the “Run” button in Xcode. Your app will start! You can now see your products, search for items, and check out just like a professional native app.
Why Should You Use It?
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It is Fast: The app feels smooth because it is native.
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Easy to Update: When you change your website, the app updates too.
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Ready for Business: It handles carts, toasts, and navigation automatically.
Conclusion
Building a mobile app does not have to be a big headache. By using @bagisto-native/core and the iOS bridge, you can launch a native mobile app quickly.
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