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Simek @simek.dev · 24/09/2026

🔍The React Native Directory CLI can now inspect package bundle contents, helping you spot unnecessary files. It uses the same matching patterns as the React Native Directory code browser. More checks are planned, any feedback is welcome! 📦bunx rn-directory checkBundle

Screenshot of Terminal including example output of React Native Directory CLI bundle check.

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Simek @simek.dev · 03/08/2026

React Native Directory platform support badges are now available on Shields.io! 🎉 Add a badge to your README and automatically show the platforms your library supports. 🌐 shields.io/badges/react...

Image announcing React Native Directory platform support badges availability at Shields.io, with an example badge included.

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Simek @simek.dev · 20/04/2026

📦 React Native Directory now lets you browse package code directly on library pages - available in beta. Useful for quickly understanding what’s inside a package bundle and catching publishing workflow mistakes. 🌐 reactnative.directory

Screenshot showing new package bundle explorer page on React Native Directory.

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Simek @simek.dev · 15/04/2026

🎥 React Native Directory update: videos embedded in package READMEs now display correctly and can be played directly on the package page. 🌐 reactnative.directory

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Simek @simek.dev · 09/04/2026

Finally, the @npmjs.bsky.social registry website has dark theme support! I’ve been waiting for this for years - thanks for saving my eyes. 😄

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Simek @simek.dev · 05/04/2026

🔎 New on React Native Directory: quick search is now available right on the home page. Start discovering packages faster, with less clicking and less scrolling. 🌐 reactnative.directory

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Simek @simek.dev · 23/03/2026

✨ A few new things on React Native Directory this week: • library metadata now includes the package manager used • package overview pages now show a new Contributors section powered by GitHub repository data • package analysis links now includes node-modules.dev

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Simek @simek.dev · 19/03/2026

📦 React Native Directory update: dependency versions are now compared with the latest release for packages listed in the directory. A faster way to understand package freshness at a glance, and instant feedback for maintainers. 🌐 Check it out: reactnative.directory

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Simek @simek.dev · 17/03/2026

📖 More package docs, less jumping around. Besides the Readme, React Native Directory now lets you view the Changelog, Contributing Guide, and Code of Conduct files without leaving the package overview page. 🌐Check it out: reactnative.directory

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Simek @simek.dev · 13/03/2026

✨ Small update: the Top Versions download chart can now also be aggregated by minor or major SemVer.

A screenshot of React Native Directory package version download chart with added minor and major SemVer data aggregation modes.

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Simek @simek.dev · 12/03/2026

📊 New on React Native Directory: package version pages now show a Top Versions download chart. Quickly see which versions were installed most in the last week and how adoption of new releases is looking. 🌐 Start exploring: reactnative.directory

Screenshot of React Native Directory package version page including a top downloaded version chart.

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Simek @simek.dev · 08/02/2026

Just shipped a new GitHub Action - bun-lock-changes 🎉 Review Bun dependency updates with a clean, readable lockfile diff in GitHub PRs. If you used yarn-lock-changes, you'll feel at home. 🌐 github.com/marketplace/...

Screenshot showing bun-lock-changes action comment on GitHub Pull Request.

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Simek @simek.dev · 27/01/2026

🛠️ React Native Directory VS Code extension update: you can now see metadata for installed libraries directly in package.json files, with even more details on hover. Let me know what you think! And yes, if inline hints aren’t your thing, you can turn them off in Settings.

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Simek @simek.dev · 25/01/2026

Vercel finally refactored the dashboard navigation - much more intuitive than the nested tabs. Enable it via the "Experience the new navigation" opt-in on the dashboard home page.

Screenshot showing new Vercel dashboard navigation.

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Simek @simek.dev · 13/01/2026

🚀 Just shipped: a new React Native Directory home page built for better package discovery. Designed to help you find the right libraries faster, right from the start! 🌐 Start exploring: reactnative.directory

Screenshot of new React Native Directory home page focused on easier libraries discoverability.

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Simek @simek.dev · 11/01/2026

✨ New on React Native Directory: package overview pages now include a section with other libraries by the same author. Great for discovering related packages from publishers you trust 🔥 Better UX for users, more visibility for maintainers: reactnative.directory

Screenshot showing the new section including other packages from the same author on React Native Directory website.

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Simek @simek.dev · 28/08/2025

Wow, we just crossed 2,000+ entries on ReactNative.directory! 🥳 A massive THANK YOU to our incredible community. You build, you share, you inspire. This milestone is yours! 🙌

Image celebrating 2,000+ entries on ReactNative.directory

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Simek @simek.dev · 28/12/2024

As the year wraps up, it's time for a bit of retrospective. 🔍 Hard to believe, but I have made nearly 10 commits a day, 3,750+ contributions overall, and a 146-day streak - what a ride! 🎢 Can I top that next year? Let’s aim high - I’m ready to try! 🤞

Git Wrapped 2024 Year in Code for @simek

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