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skevy/react-native-linear-gradient — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2015-08-10

Objective-CAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

tl;dr

A React Native component that adds smooth, blended color gradients to app backgrounds instead of flat colors.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Gradient backgrounds
      Blends multiple colors
      Replaces flat colors
    Tech stack
      React Native
      Objective-C
      Xcode setup
    Use cases
      Gradient buttons
      Card backgrounds
      Hero sections
    Audience
      iOS React Native devs
      JS-only developers
    Customization
      Start and end points
      Color stops
      Animated gradients

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Add a gradient background to a sign-in or call-to-action button.

VIBE 2

Give a card or hero section a blended-color look instead of a flat fill.

VIBE 3

Animate a gradient so its colors shift over time for a dynamic UI.

what's the stack?

React NativeObjective-CXcode

how it stacks up fr

skevy/react-native-linear-gradientkrausefx/eigenskevy/react-native-fbsdk
LanguageObjective-CObjective-CObjective-C
Last pushed2015-08-102017-02-182015-10-12
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderate—
Complexity2/54/5—
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 30min

Requires manual Xcode project linking steps beyond a plain npm install.

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Show me how to install react-native-linear-gradient and set it up in an Xcode project.
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Write a React Native component using react-native-linear-gradient for a button with a blue-to-purple gradient.
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How do I control the start and end points of a gradient with react-native-linear-gradient?
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Help me animate the colors of a linear gradient in React Native using this library.

Frequently asked questions

what is react-native-linear-gradient fr?

A React Native component that adds smooth, blended color gradients to app backgrounds instead of flat colors.

What language is react-native-linear-gradient written in?

Mainly Objective-C. The stack also includes React Native, Objective-C, Xcode.

Is react-native-linear-gradient actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2015-08-10).

How hard is react-native-linear-gradient to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is react-native-linear-gradient for?

Mainly developer.

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