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React Native Mqtt

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MQTT Client native module for react-native

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Overview:

The react-native-mqtt client module is a convenient tool for incorporating MQTT features into your application. It offers support for both IOS and Android platforms, using the MQTT Framework for IOS and the Paho MQTT Client for Android. Although still in the development phase, this library provides essential functionalities such as SSL/TLS integration and native library support for MQTT over TCP.

Features:

  • MQTT Features: Inherit features from native MQTT frameworks.
  • Support for IOS and Android: Utilizes the MQTT Framework for IOS and the Paho MQTT Client for Android.
  • SSL/TLS Integration: Enables secure communication by supporting SSL/TLS.
  • Native Library Support: Provides native library support for MQTT over TCP.

Manual Installation for iOS:

npm install react-native-mqtt@latest --save
  1. In XCode, navigate to the project navigator and right-click on Libraries ➜ Add Files to [your project's name].
  2. Locate the RCTMqtt.xcodeproj file from node_modules ➜ react-native-mqtt and add it in XCode.
  3. Select your project in XCode, add libRCTmqtt.a to your project's Build Phases ➜ Link Binary With Libraries.
  4. In the project navigator, click on RCTMqtt.xcodeproj, go to the Build Settings tab, and ensure 'All' is toggled on. In the Search Paths section, verify that Header Search Paths contain both $(SRCROOT)/../../react-native/React - marked as recursive.
  5. Run your project using Cmd+R.

Android Installation:

npm install react-native-mqtt@latest --save
  1. Modify the ReactInstanceManager.builder() calls chain in android/app/main/java/.../MainActivity.java.
  2. Append necessary lines to android/settings.gradle before include ':app'.
  3. Insert specific lines inside the dependencies block in android/app/build.gradle. Ensure 'java' plugin is applied on top.

Summary:

The react-native-mqtt client module provides an easy way to integrate MQTT functionalities into your mobile applications. Supporting both IOS and Android platforms, it enables secure communication using SSL/TLS and offers essential features inherited from native MQTT frameworks. While still in development, this library shows great promise for adding MQTT capabilities to your projects.