Expo dependency error, "Cannot find native module 'ExpoCrypto'", in Non-Expo React Native Projects

[mighty6ft5max]

I encountered an issue while integrating the cloudinary-react-native package version 0.2.0 into my bare React Native project. The problem arises due to the package's dependency on ExpoCrypto and other Expo modules, which are not available in a non-Expo (bare) React Native environment.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Create a new bare React Native project using npx react-native init MyProject.
2. Install the cloudinary-react-native package using npm install cloudinary-react-native.
3. Attempt to use the package according to the provided documentation.
4. Encounter an error related to the missing ExpoCrypto module when running the app.

Expected Behavior

I expected that the cloudinary-react-native package could be used in a bare React Native project without dependencies on Expo-specific modules, or that there would be clear documentation on how to handle such dependencies in a non-Expo environment.

import {Cloudinary} from '@cloudinary/url-gen';
import {upload} from 'cloudinary-react-native';

async function uploadImageToCloudinarySDK(payload: any) {
  const {folder, upload_preset, uri} = payload;

  const cld = new Cloudinary({
    cloud: {cloudName: Config.CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME },
    url: {secure: true},
  });

  const options = {folder, upload_preset, unsigned: true};

  await upload(cld, {
    file: uri,
    options,
    callback: (error: any, response: any) => {
      if (error) {
        console.error('Upload Error:', error);
      } else {
        console.log('Upload Successful:', response);
      }
    },
  }).catch((error: any) => console.log('ERROR CLD UPLOAD', error?.message));
}

Actual Behavior

The application throws an error indicating that the ExpoCrypto native module cannot be found. This suggests that the package relies on Expo modules, which are not present in bare React Native environments. The exact error message is:

Cannot find native module 'ExpoCrypto', js engine: hermes

Environment

• React Native version: 0.73.2
• Cloudinary React Native SDK version: 0.2.0
• Operating System: iOS
• Device details: iPhone 15 Pro Max

Additional Context

I am not using Expo in my project and prefer to keep it as a bare React Native application. I noticed that the package-lock.json file lists several Expo-related dependencies, which might be causing this issue.

Given the package's potential utility for React Native developers looking to integrate Cloudinary, finding a solution to make it compatible with both Expo and non-Expo environments would be greatly beneficial.

Potential Solutions or Workarounds

I am seeking guidance on how to resolve this issue. Possible solutions could include:

• Instructions on how to remove or bypass the Expo dependencies in a non-Expo environment.
• Updates to the package to support bare React Native projects without requiring Expo modules.
• Any other recommended approaches for using cloudinary-react-native in non-Expo React Native projects.

Thank you for looking into this issue. I appreciate any feedback or solutions you can provide.

[tommyg-cld]

@mighty6ft5max i'm afraid our react native sdk is supported with expo only, we will be updating our docs to make sure this is clarified soon as well (see: #17)

[longnguyen2508]

Cloudinary only supports Expo. Don't use it

[wissam-khalili]

Yes, we support only Expo for the moment.
Thanks!