How to Use Rock AI to Build a Full React Native App

Overview

In this guide, you’ll learn how to use Rock AI to create a fully functional React Native mobile application. We’ll cover everything from setting up your environment to connecting AI features like chat, image generation, or content creation inside your app.

Content Type: Tutorial

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What Is Rock AI?

Rock AI is an AI platform that provides APIs for tasks like:

• Text generation
• Chatbots
• Image generation
• Content creation
• Code assistance

You can connect Rock AI with your React Native app to build smart, AI-powered features.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Node.js installed
• Android Studio or Expo
• A Rock AI API key
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript & React

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Step 1: Create a React Native App

The easiest way is using Expo:

npx create-expo-app rock-ai-app
cd rock-ai-app
npx expo start

This will create and run your app on your phone or emulator.

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Step 2: Get Your Rock AI API Key

1. Go to the Rock AI website
2. Create an account
3. Copy your API key

Keep it private. Never share it publicly.

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Step 3: Install Required Packages

npm install axios

Axios helps us make API requests to Rock AI.

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Step 4: Create the AI Service File

Create a new file:

/services/rockAI.js

import axios from "axios";

const API_KEY = "YOUR_ROCK_AI_KEY";

export const sendToRockAI = async (prompt) => {
  const response = await axios.post(
    "https://api.rockai.com/v1/chat",
    {
      message: prompt
    },
    {
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
        "Content-Type": "application/json"
      }
    }
  );

  return response.data.reply;
};

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Step 5: Build the App UI

Now update App.js:

import { useState } from "react";
import { View, Text, TextInput, Button, ScrollView } from "react-native";
import { sendToRockAI } from "./services/rockAI";

export default function App() {
  const [input, setInput] = useState("");
  const [messages, setMessages] = useState([]);

  const handleSend = async () => {
    if (!input) return;

    const userMessage = { role: "user", text: input };
    setMessages([...messages, userMessage]);

    const reply = await sendToRockAI(input);

    const aiMessage = { role: "ai", text: reply };
    setMessages((prev) => [...prev, aiMessage]);

    setInput("");
  };

  return (
    <View style={{ padding: 20, flex: 1 }}>
      <ScrollView>
        {messages.map((msg, index) => (
          <Text key={index} style={{ marginVertical: 5 }}>
            {msg.role === "user" ? "You: " : "AI: "}
            {msg.text}
          </Text>
        ))}
      </ScrollView>

      <TextInput
        placeholder="Ask something..."
        value={input}
        onChangeText={setInput}
        style={{
          borderWidth: 1,
          padding: 10,
          marginBottom: 10,
          borderRadius: 5
        }}
      />

      <Button title="Send" onPress={handleSend} />
    </View>
  );
}

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Step 6: Test Your App

Run:

npx expo start

Now you have:

✅ Chat with Rock AI
✅ Real-time AI responses
✅ Mobile-friendly UI
✅ Fully functional React Native app

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Optional Features You Can Add

You can enhance your app with:

• 🎨 AI image generation
• 📝 Blog/content generator
• 🎤 Voice input
• 🌍 Language translation
• 📊 AI analytics

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Security Tips

• Never expose your API key
• Use environment variables
• Add request limits
• Secure your backend

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Final Thoughts

Using Rock AI with React Native allows you to build powerful AI apps easily. Whether you’re creating a chatbot, productivity tool, or content app, AI integration makes your app smarter and more useful.