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@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Run the following command to create a new React Native project called "AwesomePr
 <TabItem value="npm">
 
 ```shell
+npm i expo-template-blank
+
 npx create-expo-app AwesomeProject
 
 cd AwesomeProject